JEE Main 2016 — Coordination Compounds Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2016 (Offline)
Question
The pair having the same magnetic moment is :
[At. No.: Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27]
[At. No.: Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27]
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Correct answer
A[Cr(H2O)6]2+ and [Fe(H2O)6]2+
Step-by-step explanation
Since and each has unpaired electrons, they will have same magnetic moment.
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