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NEET CHEMISTRYCoordination CompoundsHard

Question

Which of the following complexes has the highest paramagnetic behaviour? (where gly = glycine, en = ethylenediamine, ox = oxalate ion and bpy = bipyridyl moieties) (Atomic numbers: Ti = 22, V = 23, Fe = 26, Co = 27)

A

[V(gly)₂(OH)₂(NH₃)₂]⁺

B

[Fe(en)(bpy)(NH₃)₂]²⁺

C

[Co(ox)₂(OH)₂]⁻

D

[Ti(NH₃)₆]³⁺

Step-by-Step Solution

Paramagnetic behaviour depends on the number of unpaired electrons (nn); higher nn leads to a higher magnetic moment (μ=n(n+2)\mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)} B.M.). We analyze the oxidation state, coordination number, and ligand field strength for each central metal ion .

  1. [Fe(en)(bpy)(NH3)2]2+[Fe(en)(bpy)(NH_3)_2]^{2+}: FeFe is in the +2+2 state (3d63d^6). Ligands en,bpy,NH3en, bpy, NH_3 are strong field nitrogen donors . They cause pairing of electrons. Configuration becomes t2g6eg0t_{2g}^6 e_g^0. Unpaired electrons = 0 (Diamagnetic).
  2. [V(gly)2(OH)2(NH3)2]+[V(gly)_2(OH)_2(NH_3)_2]^+: Assuming standard anionic ligands (glygly^-, OHOH^-), the oxidation state is x+2(1)+2(1)+0=+1x=+5x + 2(-1) + 2(-1) + 0 = +1 \Rightarrow x = +5. V5+V^{5+} (3d03d^0) has no d-electrons. Unpaired electrons = 0 (Diamagnetic).
  3. [Ti(NH3)6]3+[Ti(NH_3)_6]^{3+}: TiTi is in the +3+3 state (3d13d^1). With one d-electron, pairing is not relevant. Unpaired electrons = 1.
  4. [Co(ox)2(OH)2][Co(ox)_2(OH)_2]^-: Assuming CoCo is in a typical oxidation state (likely +3 given the context of weak field dominance in this comparison, though the charge balance in the specific typo provided varies). Ligands ox2ox^{2-} (oxalate) and OHOH^- are oxygen donors and act as weak field ligands . For Co3+Co^{3+} (3d63d^6), weak field ligands result in a high spin complex (t2g4eg2t_{2g}^4 e_g^2). Unpaired electrons = 4.

Since the Cobalt complex has the highest number of unpaired electrons (4), it exhibits the highest 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.

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