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The spin-only magnetic moments of $\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{6}\right]^{3+}$ and $\left[\mathrm{FeF}_{6}\right]^{3-\text { in }} \mathrm{BM}$ are, respectively,
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsKVPYKVPY 2013 (SB/SX)
Options:
  • A $1.73$ and $1.73$
  • B $5.92$ and $1.73$
  • C $1.73$ and $5.92$
  • D $5.92$ and $5.92$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $1.73$ and $5.92$
$$
\begin{array}{l}
\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}=3 \mathrm{~d}^{5} \\
\end{array}
$$


$\odot$ ${F}$ is $W F L$ so $\mu=5.92$ While $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ is SFL \& pairing of electrons takes place so $\mu=1.73$

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