Coordination CompoundHard
Question
Which one of the following cyano complexes would exhibit lowest paramagnetic behaviour?
Options
A.[Cr(CN)6]3-
B.[Co(CN)6]3-
C.[Fe(CN)6]3-
D.[Mn(CN)6]3-
Solution
Co3+, E.C. = [Ar]3d6

No, unpaired electron is present. Hence, paramagnetism in this complex is zero.

No, unpaired electron is present. Hence, paramagnetism in this complex is zero.
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