Q.

Correct order of spin-only magnetic moment of the following complex ions is:

(Given At. no. Fe : 26, Co : 27)                              [2023]

1 [CoF6]3->[FeF6]3->[Co(C2O4)3]3-  
2 [FeF6]3->[Co(C2O4)3]3->[CoF6]3-  
3 [Co(C2O4)3]3->[CoF6]3->[FeF6]3-  
4 [FeF6]3->[CoF6]3->[Co(C2O4)3]3-  

Ans.

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Complex Central Metal ion E.C. No. of unpaired electron Magnetic moment μ=n(n+2)BM
[FeF6]3- Fe3+-3d5-t2g1,1,1,eg1,1 5 35BM
[CoF6]3- Co3+-3d6-t2g2,1,1,eg1,1 4 24BM
[Co(C2O4)3]3- Co3+-3d6-t2g2,2,2,eg0,0 0 0 BM