NEET2013ChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
Which among the following is a paramagnetic complex? (At. no. Mo =42, Pt =78, Co =27 )
Options
- A[ Co ( NH ₃ )₆ ]³⁺
- B[ Pt (e n) Cl ₂ ]
- C[ CoBr ₄ ]²⁻
- DMo ( CO )₆
Correct answer
C. [ CoBr ₄ ]²⁻
Step-by-step solution
[ CoBr ₄ ]²⁻ is a paramagnetic complex due to the following reasons: Br is a weak field ligand All tetrahedral complexes are high spin The low spin arrangement has 5 unpaired e ⁻ in d -orbitals