Q.

The correct increasing order of spin-only magnetic moment values of the complex ions [2026]

[MnBr4]2-(A), [Cu(H2O)6]2+(B), [Ni(CN)4]2-(C) and [Ni(H2O)6]2+(D) is:

1 A = B < D < C  
2 A = B < C < D  
3 C = D < B < A  
4 C < B < D < A  

Ans.

(4)

Mn2+ 3d5  n=5

Cu2+ 3d9 t2g2,2,2 eg2,1  n=1

Ni2+ 3d8 square planar  n=0

Ni2+ 3d8 tetrahedral eg2,2 t2g2,1,1  n=2