Multiple choice

Which of the following pairs of transition metal complexes have highest magnetic moment?

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

  2. [Zn(H2O)6]+2 and [Pt(Cl)4]-2

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

  4. [Cr(NH3)6]+3 and [Co(NH3)6]+3

  5. [Co(H2O)6]+3 and [Fe(H2O)6]+2
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E Correct answer
Explanation

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

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