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Question

A magnetic moment of 1.73 BM will be shown by one among the following:

A

[Cu(NH3)4]2+[Cu(NH_3)_4]^{2+}

B

[Ni(CN)4]2[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}

C

TiCl4TiCl_4

D

[CoCl6]4[CoCl_6]^{4-}

Step-by-Step Solution

The spin-only magnetic moment (μ\mu) is given by the formula μ=n(n+2)\mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)} BM, where nn is the number of unpaired electrons. For a magnetic moment of 1.73 BM, the number of unpaired electrons must be n=1n=1 (since 1(1+2)=31.73\sqrt{1(1+2)} = \sqrt{3} \approx 1.73).

  1. [Cu(NH3)4]2+[Cu(NH_3)_4]^{2+}: The central metal ion is Cu in the +2 oxidation state. The electronic configuration of Cu2+Cu^{2+} is [Ar]3d9[Ar] 3d^9. It has 1 unpaired electron (n=1n=1). Thus, its spin-only magnetic moment μ=1.73\mu = 1.73 BM .
  2. [Ni(CN)4]2[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}: The central metal ion is Ni in the +2 oxidation state ([Ar]3d8[Ar] 3d^8). The cyanide ion (CNCN^-) is a strong field ligand, which causes the pairing of the two unpaired dd electrons. It has 0 unpaired electrons (n=0n=0), making it diamagnetic. Thus, μ=0\mu = 0 BM .
  3. TiCl4TiCl_4: The central metal ion is Ti in the +4 oxidation state ([Ar]3d0[Ar] 3d^0). It has no dd electrons and hence 0 unpaired electrons (n=0n=0). Thus, μ=0\mu = 0 BM.
  4. [CoCl6]4[CoCl_6]^{4-}: The central metal ion is Co in the +2 oxidation state ([Ar]3d7[Ar] 3d^7). The chloride ion (ClCl^-) is a weak field ligand, so no pairing of electrons takes place. It has 3 unpaired electrons (n=3n=3). Thus, μ=3(3+2)=153.87\mu = \sqrt{3(3+2)} = \sqrt{15} \approx 3.87 BM .

Therefore, [Cu(NH3)4]2+[Cu(NH_3)_4]^{2+} is the complex that shows a magnetic moment of 1.73 BM.

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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