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Statement - I : The spin only magnetic moment of [MnBr4]2– is 5.9 BM
Statement - II : [MnBr4]2– is tetrahedral with sp3 hybridisation of Mn2+ having 3d5 configuration

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a

Both statements I and II are correct

b

Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct

c

Both statements I and II are incorrect

d

Statement-I is correct and statement-II is incorrect

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Magnetic moment=  ​nn+2= 5.9 (given)

35 = n(n+2) or n=5

Magnetic moment is 5.9BM means unpaired electrons are 5

Bromine is a type of weak field ligand, so back pairing will not occur.

So, the geometry of the compound is tetrahedral and hybridization is sp3

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