What can be inferred from the magnetic moment values of the following complex species?
Complex Magnetic Moment $(BM)$
$K_4[Mn(CN)_6]$ $2.2$
$[Fe(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$ $5.3$
$K_2[MnCl_4]$ $5.9$

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
The spin-only magnetic moment $(\mu)$ is calculated using the formula $\mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)} \ BM$,where $n$ is the number of unpaired electrons.
$1$. For $K_4[Mn(CN)_6]$: $Mn$ is in the $+2$ oxidation state ($d^5$ configuration). The observed $\mu = 2.2 \ BM$ corresponds to $n \approx 1$. This indicates that $CN^-$ is a strong field ligand causing pairing of electrons.
$2$. For $[Fe(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$: $Fe$ is in the $+2$ oxidation state ($d^6$ configuration). The observed $\mu = 5.3 \ BM$ corresponds to $n \approx 4$. This indicates that $H_2O$ is a weak field ligand and does not cause pairing of electrons.
$3$. For $K_2[MnCl_4]$: $Mn$ is in the $+2$ oxidation state ($d^5$ configuration). The observed $\mu = 5.9 \ BM$ corresponds to $n \approx 5$. This indicates that $Cl^-$ is a weak field ligand and does not cause pairing of electrons.

Explore More

Similar Questions

$[Co(NO_2)(NH_3)_5]Cl_2$ and $[Co(ONO)(NH_3)_5]Cl_2$ are examples of .............

The total number of isomers for a square planar complex $[M(F)(Cl)(SCN)(NO_2)]$ is

The number of geometric isomers for $[Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2]$ is .......

The spin-only magnetic moment of $[Mn(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$ complex is $........ \ B.M.$ (Nearest integer) (Given: Atomic number of $Mn$ is $25$)

The magnetic moment of the central metal ion in $K_2MnO_4$ is ........ $B.M.$

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo