Q. What is the magnetic moment of $K_{3}\lbrack{FeF}_{6}\rbrack$?

A) 5.91 BM
B) 4.89 BM
C) 3.87 BM
D) 6.92 BM
Explanation

(a)
In the complex $K_{3}\lbrack{FeF}_{6}\rbrack$, Fe is present in +3 oxidation state.
_{26}Fe=[Ar]$3d^{6}4s^{2}$
$Fe^{3 +} = \lbrack Ar\rbrack 3d^{5}$
[table] $\upharpoonleft$ | $\upharpoonleft$ | $\upharpoonleft$ | $\upharpoonleft$ | $\upharpoonleft$ [/table]
Hence, number of unpaired electrons is five as F is weak ligand.
Magnetic moment=$\sqrt{n(n + 2)}$
$= \sqrt{5(5 + 2)}$
=5.91 BM

Dr. Abubacker
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