The d-electronic configuration of an octahedral Co (II) complex having magnetic moment of 3.95 BM is:
- e4t23
- t2g6eg1
- t2g5eg2
- t2g3eg0
Answer
(3) t2g5eg2
Solution
Concept: = n(n+2) ⇒ 3.95 BM means n = 3 unpaired e⁻. Co(II) is d7:
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High spin t2g5eg2 ⇒ 3 unpaired ✓; low spin t2g6eg1 ⇒ 1 unpaired ✗.
∴ t2g5eg2
Answer: (3)