JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3cc182
Among [Fe(CN)X6]X3−, [FeFX6]X3− (FX− weak-field), [Fe(CN)X6]X4− and low-spin [Co(NHX3)X6]X3+, the largest spin-only magnetic moment is shown by:
A[Fe(CN)X6]X3−
B[FeFX6]X3−
C[Co(NHX3)X6]X3+
D[Fe(CN)X6]X4−
Answer: B
[Fe(CN)X6]X3− is low-spin d5 (n=1, 1.73 BM). [FeFX6]X3− is high-spin d5 (n=5, 35=5.92 BM). [Fe(CN)X6]X4− (d6 low spin) and [Co(NHX3)X6]X3+ (d6 low spin) have n=0. The largest is [FeFX6]X3−.