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If an iron (III) complex with the formula [ Fe ( NH_3 )_x( CN)_y ]^-has no electron in its e_g orbital, then the value of x+y is

JEE Main 2024 — Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry

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If an iron (III) complex with the formula [Fe(NH3)x(CN)y]−\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_x(\mathrm{CN})_y\right]^{-}[Fe(NH3​)x​(CN)y​]−has no electron in its ege_geg​ orbital, then the value of x+yx+yx+y is

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Held on 4 Apr 2024 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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    4

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    3

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