Q.

Which one of the following cyano complexes would exhibit the lowest value of paramagnetic behaviour?

(Given: atomic numbers, Cr= 24, Mn= 25, Fe= 26 and Co= 27)

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a

Co(CN)63

b

Cr(CN)63

c

Fe(CN)63

d

Mn(CN)63

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The electronic configurations of the central atoms are as follows:

 26Fe3+ (3d)5;27Co3+(3d)6;24Cr3+(3d)3;25Mn3+

Their configurations in the complexes are as follows:

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The complex Co(CN)63 does not possess any unpaired electrons and hence will be diamagnetic, i.e., it will exhibit the lowest paramagnetism.

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