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Question

A low spin complex of d6d^6-cation in an octahedral field will have the following energy: (Δ0\Delta_0 = Crystal field splitting energy in an octahedral field, PP = Electron pairing energy)

A

125Δ0+3P-\frac{12}{5}\Delta_0 + 3P

B

25Δ0+2P-\frac{2}{5}\Delta_0 + 2P

C

25Δ0+P-\frac{2}{5}\Delta_0 + P

D

125Δ0+P-\frac{12}{5}\Delta_0 + P

Step-by-Step Solution

In an octahedral crystal field, the dd orbitals split into lower energy t2gt_{2g} and higher energy ege_g orbitals. The energy of each electron in the t2gt_{2g} orbital is 0.4Δ0-0.4\Delta_0 (or 25Δ0-\frac{2}{5}\Delta_0) with respect to the barycentre. For a d6d^6 low spin complex, the strong field ligand forces all 6 electrons to pair up and occupy the lower energy t2gt_{2g} orbitals (configuration: t2g6eg0t_{2g}^6 e_g^0).

The Crystal Field Splitting Energy (CFSE) is calculated as: CFSE=6×(0.4Δ0)=2.4Δ0=125Δ0\text{CFSE} = 6 \times (-0.4\Delta_0) = -2.4\Delta_0 = -\frac{12}{5}\Delta_0.

Since all 6 electrons are completely paired in the 3 available t2gt_{2g} orbitals, there are 3 electron pairs. Thus, the total pairing energy is 3P3P. Therefore, the total energy of the complex is 125Δ0+3P-\frac{12}{5}\Delta_0 + 3P.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET CHEMISTRY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Coordination Compounds. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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