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Which of the following is diamagnetic complex

A

(a) `[Co(OX)_3]^(3-)`, `[Fe(CN)_6]^(3-)`

B

(b) `[Co(Ox)_3]^(3-)`,`[FeF_6]^(3-)`

C

(c) `[Fe(OX)_3]^(3)`, `[FeF_6]^(3-)`

D

(d) `[Fe(CN)_6]^(3), [CoF_6]^(3-)`

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To determine which of the given complexes is diamagnetic, we need to analyze the electronic configurations of the metal ions in each complex and the nature of the ligands involved. A complex is diamagnetic if it has no unpaired electrons. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the complexes**: We need to analyze the following complexes: - Co(ox)₃³⁻ - Fe(CN)₆³⁻ - CoF₆³⁻ - FeF₆³⁻ 2. **Determine the oxidation states**: - For Co(ox)₃³⁻: Oxalate (ox) has a charge of -2, so the oxidation state of Co is +3. - For Fe(CN)₆³⁻: CN is a strong field ligand and has a charge of -1, so the oxidation state of Fe is +3. - For CoF₆³⁻: Fluoride (F) has a charge of -1, so the oxidation state of Co is +3. - For FeF₆³⁻: The oxidation state of Fe is also +3. 3. **Determine the electronic configurations**: - Co³⁺: [Ar] 3d⁶ - Fe³⁺: [Ar] 3d⁵ 4. **Analyze the ligand field strength**: - Oxalate (ox) is a strong field ligand, which means it will cause pairing of electrons in the d-orbitals. - CN⁻ is also a strong field ligand, leading to pairing of electrons. - F⁻ is a weak field ligand, which does not favor pairing. 5. **Fill the d-orbitals**: - For Co(ox)₃³⁻ (Co³⁺): The 3d⁶ configuration will fill as follows under strong field conditions: - T₂g: ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ (all paired, no unpaired electrons) - For Fe(CN)₆³⁻ (Fe³⁺): The 3d⁵ configuration will fill as follows under strong field conditions: - T₂g: ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑ (one unpaired electron) - For CoF₆³⁻ (Co³⁺): The 3d⁶ configuration will fill as follows under weak field conditions: - T₂g: ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (all unpaired, 4 unpaired electrons) - For FeF₆³⁻ (Fe³⁺): The 3d⁵ configuration will fill as follows under weak field conditions: - T₂g: ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ (all unpaired, 5 unpaired electrons) 6. **Determine the magnetic properties**: - Co(ox)₃³⁻: Diamagnetic (no unpaired electrons) - Fe(CN)₆³⁻: Paramagnetic (one unpaired electron) - CoF₆³⁻: Paramagnetic (four unpaired electrons) - FeF₆³⁻: Paramagnetic (five unpaired electrons) ### Conclusion: The diamagnetic complex among the given options is **Co(ox)₃³⁻**.

To determine which of the given complexes is diamagnetic, we need to analyze the electronic configurations of the metal ions in each complex and the nature of the ligands involved. A complex is diamagnetic if it has no unpaired electrons. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the complexes**: We need to analyze the following complexes: - Co(ox)₃³⁻ - Fe(CN)₆³⁻ - CoF₆³⁻ ...
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