write the hybridization and magnetic character of the [Fe (h2o)6]2+
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Hybridization is sp3d2.
In [Fe(H2O)6]2+, central metal atom Fe has atomic no. 26
Therefore, its electronic configuration is
[Ar] 4s2 3d6
And that of Fe2+ is 3d6 4s0.
as H2O is a weak field ligand, no pairing of electrons takes place. To accomodate lone pairs from six H2O, one 4s, three 4p and two 4d orbitals hybridize to give six sp3d2 hybrid orbitals.
Other facts about [Fe(H2O)6]2+ :–
Magnetic behavior:- as it has four unpaired electrons, it is paramagnetic. ( H2O is a weak field ligand)
Geometry:- sp3d2 corresponds to octahedral geometry.
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