Asked in PMC Practice Test 23 (2021) 2021Moderate

[Fe(CN)6]4- is called a(n) _.

Correct answer: D. Complex anion

  • A. Complex compound
  • B. Transition element ion
  • C. Anion
  • D. Complex anion

Explanation

[Fe(CN)6)4- is a complex species as it has a central transition metal ion, Fe2+, that is surrounded by 6 anions, CN-, which act as ligands by forming coordinate bonds to it. It is a complex anion because of the overall negative charge.

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