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NEET CHEMISTRYCoordination CompoundsMedium

Question

Match Column-I with Column-II. Columns I and II represent complexes and magnetic moment (BM) respectively.

Column-I (a) [Fe(CN)6]3[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-} (b) [Fe(H2O)6]3+[Fe(H_2O)_6]^{3+} (c) [Fe(CN)6]4[Fe(CN)_6]^{4-} (d) [Fe(H2O)6]2+[Fe(H_2O)_6]^{2+}

Column-II (i) 5.92 BM (ii) 0 BM (iii) 4.90 BM (iv) 1.73 BM

A

(a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)

B

(a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)

C

(a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

D

(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)

Step-by-Step Solution

The magnetic moment (μ\mu) is calculated using the 'spin-only' formula: μ=n(n+2)\mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)} BM, where nn is the number of unpaired electrons.

(a) [Fe(CN)6]3[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}: FeFe is in +3 oxidation state (3d53d^5). Since CNCN^- is a strong field ligand, electrons pair up, giving a low spin t2g5eg0t_{2g}^5 e_g^0 configuration. Number of unpaired electrons (nn) = 1. μ=1(1+2)=1.73\mu = \sqrt{1(1+2)} = 1.73 BM. (b) [Fe(H2O)6]3+[Fe(H_2O)_6]^{3+}: FeFe is in +3 oxidation state (3d53d^5). Since H2OH_2O is a weak field ligand, electrons do not pair up, giving a high spin t2g3eg2t_{2g}^3 e_g^2 configuration. Number of unpaired electrons (nn) = 5. μ=5(5+2)=5.92\mu = \sqrt{5(5+2)} = 5.92 BM. (c) [Fe(CN)6]4[Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}: FeFe is in +2 oxidation state (3d63d^6). Since CNCN^- is a strong field ligand, electrons pair up completely, giving a low spin t2g6eg0t_{2g}^6 e_g^0 configuration. Number of unpaired electrons (nn) = 0. μ=0\mu = 0 BM. (d) [Fe(H2O)6]2+[Fe(H_2O)_6]^{2+}: FeFe is in +2 oxidation state (3d63d^6). Since H2OH_2O is a weak field ligand, electrons do not pair up, giving a high spin t2g4eg2t_{2g}^4 e_g^2 configuration. Number of unpaired electrons (nn) = 4. μ=4(4+2)=4.90\mu = \sqrt{4(4+2)} = 4.90 BM.

Therefore, the correct match is (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii).

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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