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The spin-only magnetic moment value for the complex Co(CN)64- is...... BM. (nearest integer value)
[At. no. of Co=27]
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (20 Jul Shift 1)
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The correct answer is: 2

Co(CN)64-
x+6×(-1)=-4
x=+2
Co2+:[Ar]3 d7 and CN- is a strong field ligand which can pair electron of central atom.

It has one unpaired electron (n) in 4 d-subshell. So spin only magnetic moment (μ)=
n(n+2)B·M
where n= number of unpaired electrons.
μ=3 B.M
μ=1.73 BM 2 BM

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