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Question

The correct order of spin-only magnetic moment for the given complexes is:

A

[Co(H2O)6]2+>[MnCl6]3>[Fe(CN)6]3[Co(H_2O)_6]^{2+} > [MnCl_6]^{3-} > [Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}

B

[Fe(CN)6]3>[Co(H2O)6]2+>[MnCl6]3[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-} > [Co(H_2O)_6]^{2+} > [MnCl_6]^{3-}

C

[MnCl6]3>[Fe(CN)6]3>[Co(H2O)6]2+[MnCl_6]^{3-} > [Fe(CN)_6]^{3-} > [Co(H_2O)_6]^{2+}

D

[MnCl6]3>[Co(H2O)6]2+>[Fe(CN)6]3[MnCl_6]^{3-} > [Co(H_2O)_6]^{2+} > [Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}

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. A higher number of unpaired electrons results in a higher magnetic moment.

  1. [MnCl6]3[MnCl_6]^{3-}: The oxidation state of Mn is +3. The electronic configuration of Mn3+Mn^{3+} is 3d43d^4. Since ClCl^- is a weak field ligand, the crystal field splitting energy is small (Δo<P\Delta_o < P), leading to a high-spin complex (t2g3eg1t_{2g}^3 e_g^1). The number of unpaired electrons is n=4n = 4.

  2. [Co(H2O)6]2+[Co(H_2O)_6]^{2+}: The oxidation state of Co is +2. The electronic configuration of Co2+Co^{2+} is 3d73d^7. Since H2OH_2O is a weak field ligand, it forms a high-spin complex (t2g5eg2t_{2g}^5 e_g^2). The number of unpaired electrons is n=3n = 3.

  3. [Fe(CN)6]3[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}: The oxidation state of Fe is +3. The electronic configuration of Fe3+Fe^{3+} is 3d53d^5. Since CNCN^- is a strong field ligand, the crystal field splitting energy is large (Δo>P\Delta_o > P), leading to a low-spin complex (t2g5eg0t_{2g}^5 e_g^0). The number of unpaired electrons is n=1n = 1.

The order of the number of unpaired electrons is 4>3>14 > 3 > 1. Therefore, the correct order for the spin-only magnetic moment is [MnCl6]3>[Co(H2O)6]2+>[Fe(CN)6]3[MnCl_6]^{3-} > [Co(H_2O)_6]^{2+} > [Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}.

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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