The calculated spin-only magnetic moments B M of the anionic and cationic species of Fe H 2 O 6 + 2 and…

The calculated spin-only magnetic moments BM of the anionic and cationic species of Fe H 2 O 6 +2 and Fe CN64- respectively, are:
  1. 0 and 4.9
  2. 2.84 and 5.92
  3. 4.9 and 0
  4. 0 and 5.92

Solution

In both cases iron exhibits +2 oxidation state.

Electronic configuration of F e +2 ion =[Ar]3d6

In [Fe(H2O)6]2+,H2O is a weak field ligand and hence, no pairing up.

number of unpaired electron n=4

Spin magnetic moment =4(4+2)=24=4.9BM

In [Fe(CN)6]4-, CN- is a strong field ligand and hence, pairing will occur.

number of unpaired electron n=0

spin magnetic moment = zero

Asked in: JEE Main 2019 (08 Apr Shift 2)

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