JEE Main202313 Apr 2023Evening ShiftChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
Which of the following complexes will exhibit maximum attraction to an applied magnetic field?
Options
- A[ Ni ( H 2 O ) 6 ]   2 +
- B  [ Co ( en ) 3 ]   3 +
- C[ Zn ( H 2 O ) 6 ]   2 +
- D[ Co ( H 2 O ) 6 ]   2 +
Correct answer
D. [ Co ( H 2 O ) 6 ]   2 +
Step-by-step solution
Complex having maximum number of unpaired electrons will exhibit maximum attraction to applied magnetic field. Zn H 2 O 6 2 +   → d 10   system ,   t 6 2 g   eg 4 ,   0   unpaired electrons Co H 2 O 6 2 + → d 7   system ,   t 5 2 g   eg 2 ,   3 unpaired electrons Co ( en ) 3 3 + → d 6   system ,   t 6 2 g   eg 0 ,   0   unpaired electrons   Ni H 2 O 6 2 + → d 8   system ,   t 6 2 g   eg 2 ,