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Question

The complex with inverse-spinel structure is

The correct answer is
$Fe_3O_4$

To determine which complex has an inverse-spinel structure, let's first understand what an inverse-spinel structure entails.

In a spinel structure, the general formula is AB_2O_4. In the standard spinel arrangement, A^{2+} cations occupy one-eighth of the tetrahedral sites, while B^{3+} cations occupy half of the octahedral sites in a close-packed oxygen lattice.

In an inverse-spinel structure, half of the B^{3+} ions occupy the tetrahedral sites, and the remaining B^{3+} ions, along with the A^{2+} ions, occupy the octahedral sites.

Let's evaluate the given options:

  • Co_3O_4: This compound has a normal spinel structure where Co^{2+} is in tetrahedral sites.
  • Fe_3O_4: In this structure, half of the Fe^{3+} ions occupy tetrahedral sites, and the Fe^{2+} and remaining Fe^{3+} occupy octahedral sites, which fits the inverse-spinel format.
  • MgAlO_4: This is also a normal spinel.
  • Mn_3O_4: Possesses a normal spinel structure.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is:

Fe_3O_4 is the complex with an inverse-spinel structure.

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Important Questions from Coordination Chemistry

  1. An aqueous solution of $Co(ClO_4)_2 \cdot 6H_2O$ is light pink in colour. Addition of conc. HCl results in an intense blue coloured solution due to the formation of a new species. The new species among the following is


    [Given: Atomic number of Co = 27]

  2. Among the following, the compound with the lowest CO stretching frequency is
  3. The rates of substitution for the following reaction vary with L in the order 

  4. Identify X in the reaction, $[Pt(NH_3)_4]^{2+} + 2 HCl \rightarrow X$
  5. Among the following octahedral complexes, the one that has the highest enthalpy of hydration is
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