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The d electron configuration of Cr2+, Mn2+, Fe2+ and Ni2+ are 3d4, 3d5, 3d6 and 3d8 respectively. Which one of the following aqua complexes will exhibit the minimum paramagnetic behaviour ?
(At No. Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Ni = 28)
(a)[Fe(H2O)6]2+
(b)[Ni(H2O)6]2+
(c)[Cr(H2O6]2+
(d)[Mn(H2O)6]2+

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Important Questions on Coordination Compounds
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Consider the following complex ions, P, Q and R.
The correct order of the complex ions, according to their spin-only magnetic moment values (in B.M.) is

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(I) Valence bond theory cannot explain the color exhibited by transition metal complexes.
(II) Valence bond theory can predict quantitatively the magnetic properties of transition metal complexes.
(III) Valence bond theory cannot distinguish ligands as weak and strong field ones.

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For octahedral and tetrahedral complexes, consider the following statements :
both the complexes can be high spin.
complex can very rarely be of low spin.
with strong field ligands, complexes can be low spin.
aqueous solution of is yellow in color.
The correct statements are :

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Choose the complex, which is paramagnetic
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(tetrahedral)

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