Q16 / 90 · KVPY 2013 (SB/SX) · Chemistry

The spin-only magnetic moments of $\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{6}\right]^{3+}$ and $\left[\mathrm{FeF}_{6}\right]^{3-\text { in }} \mathrm{BM}$ are, respectively,

  • A
    $1.73$ and $1.73$
  • B
    $5.92$ and $1.73$
  • Correct answer
    C
    $1.73$ and $5.92$
  • D
    $5.92$ and $5.92$

Solution

$$ \begin{array}{l} \mathrm{Fe}^{3+}=3 \mathrm{~d}^{5} \\ \end{array} $$ Figure
$\odot$ ${F}$ is $W F L$ so $\mu=5.92$ While $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ is SFL \& pairing of electrons takes place so $\mu=1.73$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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