Identify the diamagnetic octahedral complex ions from below ; Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- B and C Only
- A and C Only
- B and D Only
- A and D Only
Answer
(1) B and C Only
Solution
A. [Mn(CN)6]3-: Mn3+, 3d4; CN- is a strong field ligand t2g4, 2 unpaired electrons paramagnetic
B. [Co(NH3)6]3+: Co3+, 3d6; d2sp3 (inner orbital), t2g6 diamagnetic
C. [Fe(CN)6]4-: Fe2+, 3d6; CN- strong field, d2sp3, t2g6 diamagnetic
D. [Co(H2O)3F3]: Co3+, 3d6; F- and H2O are weak field sp3d2, t2g4eg2, 4 unpaired electrons paramagnetic (also it is a neutral complex, not an ion)
B and C only.
Answer: (1)