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QJEEM20Ch063c: JEE Main 2020 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM20Ch063c Solution: The electronic spectrum of [Ti(H 2 O) 6 ] 3+ shows a single…

The electronic spectrum of [Ti(H2O)6]3+ shows a single broad peak with a maximum at 20,300 cm-1 . The crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE) of the complex ion, in kJ mol-1, is :

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  • A 83.7
  • B 242.5
  • C 145.5
  • D 97

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[Ti(H2O)6]3+

Ti = [Ar]3d24s2

Ti+3 = [Ar]3d1
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Morning Slot Chemistry - Coordination Compounds Question 197 English Explanation

For octahedral

Crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE)

= (-0.4Δ0) × nt2g + (+0.6Δ0) × neg + np

nt2g = number of electrons in t2g orbital

neg = number of electrons in eg orbital

n = number of extra pairs

p = Pairing energy

Here nt2g = 1

neg = 0

n = 0 ( For weak field ligands n always zero. Here H2O is weak field ligand)

∴ Crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE)

= (-0.4Δ0) × 1 + (+0.6Δ0) × 0 + 0×P

= -0.4Δ0 = –0.4 × 20300 = –8120 cm–1

CFSE (in kJ) = 812083.7 = 97 kJ/mol

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