The type of hybridization and the magnetic property of [MnCl6]3– are, (A) d2sp3, paramagnetic with four unpaired electrons. (B) sp3d2, paramagnetic with two unpaired electrons. (C) d2sp3, paramagnetic

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The type of hybridization and the magnetic property of [MnCl6]3– are,

(A) d2sp3, paramagnetic with four unpaired electrons.
(B) sp3d2, paramagnetic with two unpaired electrons.
(C) d2sp3, paramagnetic with two unpaired electrons.
(D) sp3d2, paramagnetic with four unpaired electrons.

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: D. [MnCl6]3–  Mn3+ (3d4) + wfl  t2g3 eg1 So, sp3d2, paramagnetic with four unpaired electrons.

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