NEET 2026 ALL Q #1983
COMPETENCY BASED
APPLY
4 Marks 2026 NTA-RE-NEET-2026 MCQ SINGLE
Among the species given below, the spin-only magnetic moment is highest for (Given: Atomic number of $Ti=22$, $Mn=25$, $Fe=26$ and $Co=27$)
(A) $[Ti(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{3+}$
(B) $[Mn(CN)_{6}]^{3-}$
(C) $[Fe(CN)_{6}]^{3-}$
(D) $[Co(NH_{3})_{6}]^{3+}$
Correct Answer: B

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Step 1: Determine electronic configuration and oxidation states

We calculate the number of unpaired electrons ($n$) for each complex using the crystal field theory approach:

(A) $[Ti(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{3+}$: $Ti^{3+}$ is $3d^1$. $n=1$.

(B) $[Mn(CN)_{6}]^{3-}$: $Mn^{3+}$ is $3d^4$. $CN^-$ is a strong field ligand, causing pairing. Configuration: $t_{2g}^4 e_g^0$. $n=2$.

(C) $[Fe(CN)_{6}]^{3-}$: $Fe^{3+}$ is $3d^5$. $CN^-$ is a strong field ligand. Configuration: $t_{2g}^5 e_g^0$. $n=1$.

(D) $[Co(NH_{3})_{6}]^{3+}$: $Co^{3+}$ is $3d^6$. $NH_3$ is a strong field ligand. Configuration: $t_{2g}^6 e_g^0$. $n=0$.

Step 2: Re-evaluating the spin state

Wait, let us re-check the $Mn^{3+}$ configuration in $[Mn(CN)_{6}]^{3-}$. $Mn^{3+}$ ($3d^4$) with strong field ligand $CN^-$ results in $t_{2g}^4 e_g^0$. Unpaired electrons = 2.

Let us re-check $[Fe(CN)_{6}]^{3-}$. $Fe^{3+}$ ($3d^5$) with strong field ligand $CN^-$ results in $t_{2g}^5 e_g^0$. Unpaired electrons = 1.

Comparing $n$ values: $Ti^{3+} (n=1)$, $Mn^{3+} (n=2)$, $Fe^{3+} (n=1)$, $Co^{3+} (n=0)$.

Step 3: Calculate Magnetic Moment

The spin-only magnetic moment is given by $\mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)}$ B.M.

For $n=2$, $\mu = \sqrt{2(4)} = \sqrt{8} \approx 2.83$ B.M., which is the highest among the given options.

Final Answer: (B)

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because the student must apply Crystal Field Theory principles to determine electronic configurations and calculate magnetic moments for specific coordination complexes.
Knowledge Dimension: PROCEDURAL
Justification: The student follows a multi-step algorithm: identifying oxidation states, determining d-electron counts, applying ligand field strength rules, and calculating the magnetic moment.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of NEET, this is classified as COMPETENCY. Coordination Chemistry is a high-weightage topic in NEET, requiring students to move beyond rote memorization to predict the magnetic behavior of complexes based on ligand field theory.

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