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In the 3d transition series, metal exhibits an anomalously negative standard reduction potential () primarily due to its exceptionally high negative hydration enthalpy. Metal also shows a sharp negative discontinuity in its trend, but this is driven by the low sum of its first two ionization enthalpies associated with a stable half-filled -subshell.
Aqueous solutions of and are treated with excess \ce{KCN(aq)} under an inert atmosphere at 298 K to form the major complex ions and , respectively.
Which of the following correctly identifies the spin-only magnetic moment () of , the spin-only magnetic moment of , and the Crystal Field Stabilization Energy (CFSE) of ? (Assume for octahedral complexes. Express CFSE in terms of the octahedral splitting energy and the mean pairing energy ).
Options
- A.
BM, BM,
- B.
BM, BM,
- C.
BM, BM,
- D.
BM, BM,
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Concepts Behind This Question
Spin-Only Magnetic Moment|E° (M²⁺/M) Anomalies|Crystal Field Splitting (Octahedral)
Why This Question Is Tricky
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This question tests the thermodynamic origins of anomalies in the 3d series and their intersection with Coordination Chemistry.
Students often memorize the trend but fail to distinguish between the hydration energy driver (Ni) and the ionization energy driver (Mn).
The 'Lethal Collision' occurs when predicting the complexes: students frequently assume forms an octahedral \ce{[Ni(CN)6]^{4-}} complex (yielding BM) instead of the sterically and electronically favored square planar \ce{[Ni(CN)4]^{2-}} ( BM).
Furthermore, they must correctly calculate the pairing energy contribution to the CFSE of the low-spin \ce{[Mn(CN)6]^{4-}} complex by subtracting the zero pairs of the free ion from the two pairs in the configuration.
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| Subject | Chemistry |
| Chapter | Coordination Compounds - Class 12 |
| Concept | Spin-Only Magnetic Moment |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 7 |
| Target Solve Time | 160 sec |
| Access | Free |