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Amongst the following, the most stable complex is (i) [Fe(H2O)6]3+ (ii) [Fe(NH3)6]3+ (iii) [Fe(C2O4)3]3− (iv) [FeCl6]3−

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Amongst the following, the most stable complex is

(i) [Fe(H2O)6]3+

(ii) [Fe(NH3)6]3+
(iii) [Fe(C2O4)3]3−
(iv) [FeCl6]3−

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answered Dec 25, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) ● 5 ● 10 ● 15
selected Dec 25, 2017 by sforrest072
 
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We know that the stability of a complex increases by chelation. Therefore, the most
stable complex is [Fe(C2O4)3]3−.

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