back to directory
NEET CHEMISTRYCoordination CompoundsMedium

Question

The atomic numbers of Cr and Fe are respectively 24 and 26. Among the following, the one that is paramagnetic with the spin of the electron is:

A

Cr(CO)6Cr(CO)_6

B

Fe(CO)5Fe(CO)_5

C

[Fe(CN)6]4[Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}

D

[Cr(NH3)6]3+[Cr(NH_3)_6]^{3+}

Step-by-Step Solution

Paramagnetic character is due to the presence of unpaired electrons.

  1. In Cr(CO)6Cr(CO)_6, Cr is in 0 oxidation state with the electronic configuration 3d54s13d^5 4s^1. CO is a strong field ligand, forcing the pairing of electrons to give a 3d63d^6 configuration. All electrons are paired, making it diamagnetic.
  2. In Fe(CO)5Fe(CO)_5, Fe is in 0 oxidation state with the electronic configuration 3d64s23d^6 4s^2. Due to the strong field ligand CO, electrons pair up, resulting in a 3d83d^8 configuration. All electrons are paired, so it is diamagnetic.
  3. In [Fe(CN)6]4[Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}, Fe is in the +2 oxidation state with the electronic configuration 3d63d^6. CNCN^- is a strong field ligand, which pairs up all six electrons in the lower energy t2gt_{2g} orbitals (t2g6eg0t_{2g}^6 e_g^0). Thus, it is diamagnetic.
  4. In [Cr(NH3)6]3+[Cr(NH_3)_6]^{3+}, Cr is in the +3 oxidation state with the electronic configuration 3d33d^3. In an octahedral field, these 3 electrons occupy the t2gt_{2g} orbitals singly (t2g3eg0t_{2g}^3 e_g^0) according to Hund's rule. Since there are 3 unpaired electrons, the complex exhibits paramagnetic behaviour.

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.

CHEMISTRYCoordination Compoundsatomicnumbersrespectivelyfollowingparamagnetic

More Coordination Compounds Questions

View all

This neet chemistry practice question is part of the TopperSquare free question bank. TopperSquare offers 15,000+ chapter-wise NEET MCQs across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with detailed step-by-step explanations, full mock tests, NEET PYQs (2010–2024), and an AI-powered performance analytics dashboard. browse all neet practice questions → · practice chemistry sets →