Multiple choice

Which one of the following pairs of transition metal complexes has the maximum magnetic moment?

  1. [Fe(CN)6]-4 and [Fe(CN)6]-3

  2. [Co(NCS)6]+3 and [Fe(NCS)6]+2

  3. [Zn(H2O)6]+2 and [Ni(Br)4]-2

  4. [Ni(CN)4]-2 and Co(NH3)6]+2

  5. [Cr(NH3)6]+3 and [Co(NH3)6]+3
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because both the complexes have 4 unpaired electrons and both of these have the maximum magnetic moment.

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