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NEET 2026
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NEET
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2026
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Chemistry
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Coordination Compounds

NEET 2026 · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds

Among the species given below, the spin-only magnetic moment is...

Among the species given below, the spin-only magnetic moment is highest for
(Given : Atomic number of Ti =22=22, Mn =25=25, Fe =26=26 and Co =27=27)

Options

  1. A[Ti(H2O)6]3+[\text{Ti(H}_2\text{O})_6]^{3+}
  2. B[Mn(CN)6]3−[\text{Mn(CN)}_6]^{3-}
  3. C[Fe(CN)6]3−[\text{Fe(CN)}_6]^{3-}
  4. D[Co(NH3)6]3+[\text{Co(NH}_3)_6]^{3+}

Correct answer

B. [Mn(CN)6]3−[\text{Mn(CN)}_6]^{3-}

Step-by-step solution

The spin-only magnetic moment is given by μ=n(n+2)\mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)} BM, where nn is the number of unpaired electrons. We determine nn for each complex:

For [Ti(H2O)6]3+[\text{Ti(H}_2\text{O})_6]^{3+}:
Ti is in +3+3 oxidation state. The electronic configuration of Ti3+^{3+} is [Ar]3d1[\text{Ar}] 3d^1.
Number of unpaired electrons, n=1n = 1.
μ=1(1+2)=3\mu = \sqrt{1(1+2)} = \sqrt{3} BM.

For [Mn(CN)6]3−[\text{Mn(CN)}_6]^{3-}:
Mn is in +3+3 oxidation state. The electronic configuration of Mn3+^{3+} is [Ar]3d4[\text{Ar}] 3d^4.
Since CN−^- is a strong field ligand, pairing of electrons takes place. The configuration in the octahedral field is t2g4eg0t_{2g}^4 e_g^0.
Number of unpaired electrons, n=2n = 2.
μ=2(2+2)=8\mu = \sqrt{2(2+2)} = \sqrt{8} BM.

For [Fe(CN)6]3−[\text{Fe(CN)}_6]^{3-}:
Fe is in +3+3 oxidation state. The electronic configuration of Fe3+^{3+} is [Ar]3d5[\text{Ar}] 3d^5.
CN−^- is a strong field ligand, causing pairing. The configuration is t2g5eg0t_{2g}^5 e_g^0.
Number of unpaired electrons, n=1n = 1.
μ=1(1+2)=3\mu = \sqrt{1(1+2)} = \sqrt{3} BM.

For [Co(NH3)6]3+[\text{Co(NH}_3)_6]^{3+}:
Co is in +3+3 oxidation state. The electronic configuration of Co3+^{3+} is [Ar]3d6[\text{Ar}] 3d^6.
NH3_3 acts as a strong field ligand for Co3+^{3+}, causing complete pairing. The configuration is t2g6eg0t_{2g}^6 e_g^0.
Number of unpaired electrons, n=0n = 0.
μ=0\mu = 0 BM.

Comparing the values, [Mn(CN)6]3−[\text{Mn(CN)}_6]^{3-} has the highest number of unpaired electrons (n=2n=2) and thus the highest spin-only magnetic moment.

Answer: [Mn(CN)6]3−[\text{Mn(CN)}_6]^{3-}
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