Question:

Consider the following metal complexes:
[Co(NH3)6]3+
[CoCl(NH3)5]2+
[Co(CN)6]3–
[Co(NH3)5(H2O)]3+
The spin-only magnetic moment value of the complex that absorbs light with shortest wavelength is _______ B.M. (Nearest integer)

Updated On: Sep 24, 2024
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Solution and Explanation

In all complexes, Co is present in the +3 oxidation state and all complexes are low spin or inner orbital complex.
The stronger the ligand, the higher the crystal field splitting.
So, the order of crystal field splitting is
[Co(CN)6]3– > [Co(NH3)6]3+> [Co(NH3)5(H2O)]3+ > [CoCl(NH3)5]2+.
The shortest wavelength is shown by the complex having maximum crystal field splitting.
spin magnetic moment=\(\sqrt{0(0+2)}\)=0 BM
The stronger the ligand, the higher the crystal field splitting.

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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.