JEE Main 2022 — Coordination Compounds Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Evening Shift
Question
Amongst FeCl3.3H2O, K3[Fe(CN)6] and [Co(NH3)6]Cl3, the spin-only magnetic moment value of the inner-orbital complex that absorbs light at shortest wavelength is ____________ B.M. [nearest integer]
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Correct answer
3
Step-by-step explanation
Outer-orbital complex
Inner-orbital complex
Since is a strong field ligand than . Hence is the inner-orbital complex that absorbs light at shortest wavelength.
valence shell configuration
Since will do pairing, so unpaired electron
Inner-orbital complex
Since is a strong field ligand than . Hence is the inner-orbital complex that absorbs light at shortest wavelength.
valence shell configuration
Since will do pairing, so unpaired electron
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