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QJEEM20Chb6a5: JEE Main 2020 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM20Chb6a5 Solution: The species that has a spin-only magnetic moment of 5.9 BM, is…

The species that has a spin-only magnetic moment of 5.9 BM, is :
(Td = tetrahedral)

Multiple Choice Options

  • A [MnBr4]2– (Td)
  • B [NiCl4]2– (Td)
  • C Ni(CO)4 (Td)
  • D [Ni(CN)4]2– (square planar)

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JEE Main 2020 (Online) 6th September Morning Slot Chemistry - Coordination Compounds Question 185 English Explanation

∴\therefore Unpaired electrons = 5

∴\therefore μ\mu = 5(5+2)\sqrt {5\left( {5 + 2} \right)} = 5.9 BM

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