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JEE Advanced · Chemistry · 23. Coordination Compounds

Consider the following complex ions, P, Qand R.

The correct order of the complex ions, according to their spin-only magnetic moment values (in B.M.) is

  1. A R < Q < P
  2. B Q < R < P
  3. C R < P < Q
  4. D Q < P < R
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(B) Q < R < P

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F - and H 2 O are weak field ligands so pairing of electrons in metal cations 3d subshell will not take place. now we have to cosider hybridization that is given in following diagram.


μP=nn+2 n=5 =5×7=35BM
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