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Q.

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 correct and statement-II is incorrect

c

Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct

d

Both statements I and II are incorrect

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Magnetic moment= n((n+2))=5.9 (given) 
 35 = n(n+2) or n=5 
Magnetic moment is 5.9 BM 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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