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Which of the following pairs will show the same magnetic moment ("spin only')?

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a

[Cr(H2O)6] and FeH2O5NO2+

b

Mn(CN)64 and Fe(CN)63

c

All of these

d

Ni(CO)4 and ZnNH342+

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Since they have the same number of electrons in their respective pair they have the same magnetic moment.

(1) Hybridization of  Cr3+,3d3,sp3d2with three unpaired electrons (weak field as well as strong field ligand). hybridization of three unpaired electrons by Fe+,3d7,sp3d2 (one 4s electron jumps to 3d orbitals for the pairing)

(2) After pairing, Mn2+,3d5,d2sp3 hybridises with one unpaired electron (CN is a strong field ligand). After pairing, Fe3+,3d5,d2sp5 hybridises with one unpaired electron (CNis a strong field ligand).

(3) Zn2+,3d10,sp3 hybridization and all electrons are paired.  Ni,3d84s2,sp3 hybridization and all electrons are paired since CO is a strong field ligand (4s- electron hops to 3d-orbitals for the pairing).

Hence, the correct option is D.

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Which of the following pairs will show the same magnetic moment ("spin only')?