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QJEEM21Ch11d1: JEE Main 2021 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM21Ch11d1 Solution: The hybridization and magnetic nature of and , respectively are :

The hybridization and magnetic nature of [Mn(CN)6]4−{[Mn{(CN)_6}]^{4 - }} and [Fe(CN)6]3−{[Fe{(CN)_6}]^{3 - }} , respectively are :

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  • A sp3d2 and diamagnetic
  • B d2sp3 and paramagnetic
  • C sp3d2 and paramagnetic
  • D d2sp3 and diamagnetic

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[Mn(CN)6]4−{[Mn{(CN)_6}]^{4 - }}

Mn2+ = 3d5 4s0

CN– is a strong field ligand.

∴\therefore Pairing will occur.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift Chemistry - Coordination Compounds Question 182 English Explanation 1

[Fe(CN)6]3−{[Fe{(CN)_6}]^{3 - }}

Fe3+ = 3d54s0

CN– is a strong field ligand.

∴\therefore Pairing will occur.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 25th February Morning Shift Chemistry - Coordination Compounds Question 182 English Explanation 2

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