Coordination Compounds Question 20

Question 20 - 01 February - Shift 2

The spin only magnetic moment of $[Mn(H_2 O)_6]^{2-}$ complexes is B.M. (Nearest integer)

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Answer: (6)

Solution:

Formula: Magnetic moment

(Given : Atomic no. of $Mn$ is 25)

$[Mn(H_2 O)_6]^{2+}$

$Mn^{2+}=3 d^{5}$

$\mu=\sqrt{5(5+2)}=5.91 BM$