- AK, L, M, N
- BK, M, O, P
- CL, M, O, P
- DL, M, N, O
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Correct answer: C
To determine which of the complexes are diamagnetic, we need to find the number of unpaired electrons in the d-orbitals of the central metal ion in each complex. A complex is diamagnetic if it has zero unpaired electrons. This involves determining the oxidation state of the metal, its d-electron configuration, the geometry of the complex, and the effect of the ligands (strong-field or weak-field) on the electron arrangement.
Let's analyze each complex:
1. K:
- Central metal ion: Iron (Fe).
- Oxidation state: The complex ion is . Let the oxidation state of Fe be . Cyanide () has a charge of -1. So, , which gives . The ion is .
- Electron configuration: Fe (Z=26) is . So, is .
- Ligand and Geometry: is a strong-field ligand. The geometry is octahedral. For a ion with a strong-field ligand, the complex is low-spin. The electrons will pair up in the lower energy orbitals first.
- d-orbital filling: The configuration is . The five electrons in the three orbitals will be arranged as .
- Conclusion: There is one unpaired electron. The complex is paramagnetic.
2. L:
- Central metal ion: Cobalt (Co).
- Oxidation state: The complex ion is . Ammonia () is a neutral ligand. So, the oxidation state of Co is +3. The ion is .
- Electron configuration: Co (Z=27) is . So, is .
- Ligand and Geometry: acts as a strong-field ligand with . The geometry is octahedral. The complex is low-spin.
- d-orbital filling: The configuration is . The six electrons fill the three orbitals, pairing up completely: .
- Conclusion: There are zero unpaired electrons. The complex is diamagnetic.
3. M:
- Central metal ion: Cobalt (Co).
- Oxidation state: The complex ion is . Oxalate () has a charge of -2. Let the oxidation state of Co be . So, , which gives . The ion is .
- Electron configuration: is .
- Ligand and Geometry: Oxalate is a bidentate ligand, so the geometry is octahedral. For , most ligands (including oxalate) cause electron pairing, leading to a low-spin complex.
- d-orbital filling: The configuration is . All six electrons are paired in the orbitals.
- Conclusion: There are zero unpaired electrons. The complex is diamagnetic.
4. N: (assuming the common hexaaqua complex, as is an unusual representation for a monomeric species).
- Central metal ion: Nickel (Ni).
- Oxidation state: The complex ion is . Water () is a neutral ligand. So, the oxidation state of Ni is +2. The ion is .
- Electron configuration: Ni (Z=28) is . So, is .
- Ligand and Geometry: is a weak-field ligand. The geometry is octahedral. The complex is high-spin.
- d-orbital filling: The configuration is . The electrons fill the orbitals as in and in .
- Conclusion: There are two unpaired electrons. The complex is paramagnetic.
5. O:
- Central metal ion: Platinum (Pt).
- Oxidation state: The complex ion is . So, , which gives . The ion is .
- Electron configuration: Pt (Z=78) is a 5d element. Its configuration is . So, is .
- Ligand and Geometry: is a strong-field ligand. For ions of 4d and 5d series, square planar geometry is highly favored. This leads to a low-spin configuration.
- d-orbital filling: In a square planar field, the 8 electrons fill the lower four d-orbitals (), leaving the high-energy orbital empty. All electrons are paired.
- Conclusion: There are zero unpaired electrons. The complex is diamagnetic.
6. P: (assuming standard notation where nitrate is the counter-ion).
- Central metal ion: Zinc (Zn).
- Oxidation state: The complex ion is . So, the oxidation state of Zn is +2. The ion is .
- Electron configuration: Zn (Z=30) is . So, is .
- Ligand and Geometry: The d-subshell is completely filled.
- d-orbital filling: A configuration means all d-orbitals are filled with paired electrons, regardless of the ligand field strength or geometry.
- Conclusion: There are zero unpaired electrons. The complex is diamagnetic.
Summary: The diamagnetic complexes are L, M, O, and P. This corresponds to option C.
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