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The spin only magnetic moment of [MnBr4]2– is 5.9 BM. The geometry of the complex ion is

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a

Square planar

b

Tetrahedral               

c

Octahedral                

d

 Square pyramidal

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

nn+2=5.9 nn+2=35, n=5 

n=5 means Mg has unpaired electrons are 5. Bromine is a weak field ligand, so back pairing will not occur.

So, the geometry of the compound is tetrahedral.

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The spin only magnetic moment of [MnBr4]2– is 5.9 BM. The geometry of the complex ion is