Multiple choice

Which of the following pairs represents high spin complexes?

  1. [FeF6]3-, [Mn(H2O)6]3+

  2. [Cr(NH3)6]3+, [Mn(CN)6]3-

  3. [CoF6]3-, [Cr(NH3)6]3+

  4. [Co(NH3)6]3+, [Mn(CN)6]3-

  5. [Mn(CN)6]3-, [Mn(H2O)6]3+
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Explanation

[FeF6]3- and [Mn(H2O)6]3+ both have sp3d2 hybridisation, and hence  are outer orbital or high spin complexes.

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