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QJEEM20Ch68fd: JEE Main 2020 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM20Ch68fd Solution: [Pd(F)(Cl)(Br)(I)] 2– has n number of geometrical isomers.…

[Pd(F)(Cl)(Br)(I)]2– has n number of geometrical isomers. Then, the spin-only magnetic moment and crystal field stabilisation energy [CFSE] of [Fe(CN)6]n–6, respectively, are:
[Note : Ignore the pairing energy]

Multiple Choice Options

  • A 1.73 BM and –2.0 Δ0
  • B 5.92 BM and 0
  • C 2.84 BM and –1.6 Δ0
  • D 0 BM and –2.4 Δ0

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Complex [Pd(F)(Cl)(Br)(I)]2– (square planar geometry)-has 3 geometrical isomers.

∴ n = 3

[Fe(CN)6]n–6 becomes [Fe(CN)6]3-

Here Oxidation state of Fe = +3

∴ Fe+3 = [Ar]3d54s0

CN- is strong field ligand so it pairing of electrons happens.

E.C. according to CFT = (t2g5eg0)

∴ No. of unpaired e- = 1

Then Magnetic moment = n(n+2) = 3 = 1.73 B.M

CFSE = [(–0.4 × 5) + (0.6 × 0)] Δ0 = –2.0 Δ0

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