Q.

Which of the following complexes will exhibit maximum attraction to an applied magnetic field                [2023]

1 [Zn(H2O)6]2+  
2 [Ni(H2O)6]2+  
3 [Co(en)3]3+  
4 [Co(H2O)6]2+  

Ans.

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Complex with maximum number of unpaired electron will exhibit maximum attraction to an applied magnetic field.

Complex Electronic configuration No. of unpaired electrons
[Co(en)3]3+ Co3+ : 3d6t2g2,2,2eg0,0 0
[Co(H2O)6]2+ Co2+ : 3d7t2g2,2,1eg1,1 3
[Ni(H2O)6]2+ Ni2+ : 3d8t2g2,2,2eg1,1 2
[Zn(H2O)6]2+ Zn2+ : 3d10t2g2,2,2eg2,2 0