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Published on: August 13, 2026
The pair of metal ions that can give a spin only magnetic moment of 
for the compex 
, is:
A
and 
B
and 
C
and 
D
and 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Given: 
So, the central metal ion has 
unpaired electrons.
Configuration is either 
or 
As 
is a weak field ligand. 
and 
will have 
unpaired electrons. 
has 
configuration; 
has 
configuration.
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