Q26 / 90 · KVPY 2019 (SB/SX) · Chemistry
Among the following, the pair of paramagnetic complexes is
- Correct answerAand
- Band
- Cand
- Dand
Solution
Central metal ion is , which has configuration as free ion. In strong ligand field of , its splits to become .

One unpaired electron will be there, and
It is paramagnetic.
: Central metal ion is .
Free metal ion configuration .
In weak ligand field of , its splits and becomes .

Four unpaired electrons, therefore paramagnetic.
In , central ion is and in , central ion is
In both of them, free metal ion is .
Ligands and are of strong field,
So, splits to

No unpaired electrons, therefore diamagnetic.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.