MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryCoordination compoundsValence Bond Theory

Among the following ions, which one has the highest paramagnetism?

A.[Cr (H2O)6]3+

B.[Fe (H2O)6]2+✓ Correct

C.[Cu (H2O)6]2

D.[Zn (H2O)6]2+

Explanation

Paramagnetic compounds are those compounds which have one or more unpaired electrons. Among the following compounds 2+ 2 6 [Fe(H O) ] contain 4 unpaired electron which is more than the other complexes and the magnetic moment of this complex will be highest.

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