NEET 2026
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2026
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- 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 , Mn , Fe and Co )
(Given : Atomic number of Ti , Mn , Fe and Co )
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
B.
Step-by-step solution
The spin-only magnetic moment is given by BM, where is the number of unpaired electrons. We determine for each complex:
For :
Ti is in oxidation state. The electronic configuration of Ti is .
Number of unpaired electrons, .
BM.
For :
Mn is in oxidation state. The electronic configuration of Mn is .
Since CN is a strong field ligand, pairing of electrons takes place. The configuration in the octahedral field is .
Number of unpaired electrons, .
BM.
For :
Fe is in oxidation state. The electronic configuration of Fe is .
CN is a strong field ligand, causing pairing. The configuration is .
Number of unpaired electrons, .
BM.
For :
Co is in oxidation state. The electronic configuration of Co is .
NH acts as a strong field ligand for Co, causing complete pairing. The configuration is .
Number of unpaired electrons, .
BM.
Comparing the values, has the highest number of unpaired electrons () and thus the highest spin-only magnetic moment.
Answer:
For :
Ti is in oxidation state. The electronic configuration of Ti is .
Number of unpaired electrons, .
BM.
For :
Mn is in oxidation state. The electronic configuration of Mn is .
Since CN is a strong field ligand, pairing of electrons takes place. The configuration in the octahedral field is .
Number of unpaired electrons, .
BM.
For :
Fe is in oxidation state. The electronic configuration of Fe is .
CN is a strong field ligand, causing pairing. The configuration is .
Number of unpaired electrons, .
BM.
For :
Co is in oxidation state. The electronic configuration of Co is .
NH acts as a strong field ligand for Co, causing complete pairing. The configuration is .
Number of unpaired electrons, .
BM.
Comparing the values, has the highest number of unpaired electrons () and thus the highest spin-only magnetic moment.
Answer: