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 spin-only magnetic moment value.
Options
- A[Mn(CN) 6 ] 3– : 3.87 BM
- B[Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+ : 3.87 BM
- C[Cr(H 2 O) 6 ] 3+ : 0 BM
- D[FeCl 6 ] 4– : 1.73 BM
Correct answer
B. [Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+ : 3.87 BM
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) [Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+ : 3.87 BM