NEETChemistry-Coordination Compounds

NEET Chemistry Magnetic Properties Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A) : [Fe(CN)₆]³⁻ ion shows magnetic moment corresponding to two unpaired electrons.

Reason (R) : Because it has d²sp³ type hybridisation.

A

Assertion and reason both are true, reason is correct explanation of assertion.

B

Assertion and reason both are true, reason is not correct explanation of assertion.

C

Assertion is true but reason is false.

D

Assertion is false but reason is true.

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The magnetic moment is due to unpaired electrons, but the hybridization does not explain the magnetic properties.

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