The observed magnetic moment of the complex [Mn(NCS)6]x- is 6.06 B.M. The numerical value of x is ________ . [2023]
(4)
Given magnetic moment value 6.06 B.M indicates that there are 5 unpaired electrons in d-orbitals of Mn.
⇒Mn2+ has five unpaired electrons
Mn2+:[Ar]3d5
∴ In complex [Mn(NCS)6]x-, Mn would be in +2 state only if x=4.