Multiple choice

The compound, which exhibits Jahn-Teller distortion is __________.

  1. [Mn(H2O)6]2+

  2. [Mn(H2O)6]3+

  3. [Cr(H2O)6]3+

  4. [Fe(CN)6]4-

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct, because the [Mn(H2O)6]3+ compound is high spin compound. It is related to the 3d4 configuration and splits into 3t2g symmetrical and 1eg unsymmetrical, which exhibit the strong Jahn – Teller distortion.

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