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Chemistry Co-ordinatios Compounds JEE Main 2026 Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

is a paramagnetic complex. Identify the INCORRECT statements about this complex.

A
The complex exhibits geometrical isomerism.
, and
B
The complex is white in colour.
and Only
C
The calculated spin-only magnetic moment of the complex is 2.84 BM .
, and
D
The calculated CFSE (Crystal Field Stabilization Energy) of Ni in this complex is .
(E) The geometrical arrangement of ligands in this complex is similar to that in . Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
and (E) Only
Only
Only

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The correct answer is:
C

In , Nickel is in +2 oxidation state. has a electronic configuration.

The complex is given as paramagnetic. For a 4 -coordinate system, paramagnetism implies a tetrahedral geometry ( hybridization) with two unpaired electrons.
Statement A: Tetrahedral complexes of the type do not exhibit geometrical isomerism because all positions are adjacent to each other. Thus, A is incorrect.
Statement B: Most complexes are colored due to transitions. is a dark blue/green crystalline solid, not white. Thus, B is incorrect.
Statement C: With 2 unpaired electrons, the spin-only magnetic moment
. Thus, C is correct.
Statement D: For a tetrahedral complex with configuration, the CFSE is calculated as
. The statement mentions , which is incorrect as the complex is tetrahedral, not octahedral. Thus, D is incorrect.
Statement E: is a tetrahedral complex ( hybridization). Since is also tetrahedral, their geometrical arrangements are similar. Thus, E is correct.

The incorrect statements are A, B, and D.

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