Consider the following complex ions, P, Q and R. The correct order of the complex ions, according to their…

Consider the following complex ions, P, Q and R.
 
The correct order of the complex ions, according to their spin-only magnetic moment values (in B.M.) is

  1. R < Q < P
  2. Q < R < P
  3. R < P < Q
  4. Q < P < R

Solution

F - and H 2 O are weak field ligands so pairing of electrons in metal cations 3d subshell will not take place.

now we have to cosider hybridization that is given in following diagram.


μP=nn+2      n=5     =5×7=35BM


μQ=n(n+2)       n=3      =3×5=15BM


μR=n(n+2)      n=4      =4×6=24BM
μ Q < μ R < μ P
Q < R < P

Asked in: JEE Advanced 2013 (Paper 1)

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