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Consider that d^6 metal ion (M^2+) forms a complex with aqua ligands, and the spin only magnetic moment of the complex is 4.90 BM. The geometry and…

JEE Main 2020 — Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry

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Consider that d6{d}^{6}d6 metal ion (M2+)({M}^{2+})(M2+) forms a complex with aqua ligands, and the spin only magnetic moment of the complex is 4.90BM4.90 \mathrm{BM}4.90BM. The geometry and the crystal field stabilization energy of the complex is :

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Held on 2 Sept 2020 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

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  1. A

     octahedral and −2.4Δ0+2P\text{ octahedral and }-2.4{\Delta }_{0}+2P octahedral and −2.4Δ0​+2P

  2. B

    tetrahedral and −0.6Δt-0.6{\Delta }_{t}−0.6Δt​

  3. C

     octahedral and −1.6Δ0\text{ octahedral and }-1.6{\Delta }_{0} octahedral and −1.6Δ0​

  4. D

     tetrahedral and −1.6Δt+1P\text{ tetrahedral and }-1.6{\Delta }_{t}+1P tetrahedral and −1.6Δt​+1P

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