16. Identify the diamagnetic octahedral complex ions from below:
A. [Mn(CN)_6]³- B. [Co(NH3)_6]^3+ C. [Fe(CN)_6]^4- D. [Co(H2O)3F3] Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
In [Mn(CN)_6]^3- , Mn has 2 unpaired electrons hence, paramagnetic in nature. In [Co (H2O)3 F3] both H2O and F^- are weak field ligands thus, pairing does not take place. Hence, it is also paramagnetic in nature.
In [Mn(CN)_6]^3- , Mn has 2 unpaired electrons hence, paramagnetic in nature. In [Co (H2O)3 F3] both H2O and F^- are weak field ligands thus, pairing does not take place. Hence, it is also paramagnetic in nature.
In [Mn(CN)_6]^3- , Mn has 2 unpaired electrons hence, paramagnetic in nature. In [Co (H2O)3 F3] both H2O and F^- are weak field ligands thus, pairing does not take place. Hence, it is also paramagnetic in nature.