NEETChemistryCoordination CompoundsMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following is an outer orbital complex and exhibits paramagnetic behaviour?
- A[Ni(NH3)6]2+
- B[Zn(NH3)6]2+
- C[Cr(NH3)6]3+
- D[Co(NH3)6]3+
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Correct answer: A
Those orbitals which utilizes 3d-orbitals for bonding and exhibit paramagnetic behaviour forms outer orbital complex.
Ni+2 = [Ar] 3d84s0

It forms outer orbital complex.
(b) [Zn(NH3)6]2+ outer orbital complex but diamagnetic
(c) [Cr(NH3)6]3+ inner orbital complex but paramagnetic
(d) [Co(NH3)6]3+ inner orbital complex but diamagnetic
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