NEETChemistryCoordination Compounds
Using valence bond theory, explain the following in relation to the complexes given below: [Mn(CN) 6 ] 3– , [Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+ , [Cr(H 2 O) 6 ] 3+ , [FeCl 6 ] 4– Choose the correct option regarding magnetic behavior.
Options
- A[Mn(CN) 6 ] 3– : High spin (paramagnetic)
- B[Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+ : High spin (paramagnetic)
- C[Cr(H 2 O) 6 ] 3+ : Low spin (diamagnetic)
- D[FeCl 6 ] 4– : High spin (paramagnetic)
Correct answer
A. [Mn(CN) 6 ] 3– : High spin (paramagnetic)
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) [Mn(CN) 6 ] 3– : High spin (paramagnetic)