- AB and C Only
- BA and C Only
- CB and D Only
- DA and D Only
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Correct answer: A
- Find oxidation state and -electron count for each complex
We test whether each octahedral complex is diamagnetic (all electrons paired).
- Complex A:
Let oxidation state of Mn be .
So Mn is .
Mn: , ground state
Since is a strong-field ligand, the octahedral complex is low spin:
This still has 2 unpaired electrons, so it is paramagnetic, not diamagnetic.
So, A is not diamagnetic.
- Complex B:
Let oxidation state of Co be .
So Co is .
Co: , ground state
In octahedral field with (and especially for ), the complex is low spin:
All electrons are paired.
So, B is diamagnetic.
- Complex C:
Let oxidation state of Fe be .
So Fe is .
Fe: , ground state
is a strong-field ligand, so octahedral complex is low spin:
All electrons are paired.
So, C is diamagnetic.
- Complex D:
Here is neutral and is each. Since the complex is neutral:
So Co is .
But and are weak-field ligands, so this is high spin octahedral:
This has 4 unpaired electrons, so it is paramagnetic.
So, D is not diamagnetic.
- Conclusion
Only B and C are diamagnetic.
Therefore, the correct option is:
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: A
Our derived answer: A
They agree.
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