Chemistry · General trends in properties of the first-row transition elements: physical properties, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, atomic radii, colour, catalytic behaviour, magnetic properties, complex formation, interstitial compounds, alloy formation

The spin-only magnetic moment of sodium nitroprusside ion is :

The spin-only magnetic moment of sodium nitroprusside ion is :

  • A. 3.9 BM
  • B. 5.9 Вм
  • C. О ВМ
  • D. 1.8 BM

Step-by-step solution

Sodium nitroprusside ion, [Fe(CN)5NO]2−, contains Fe(II) with d6 configuration. Cyanide and nitrosyl (as NO+) are strong field ligands, causing low-spin pairing: t2g6, all electrons paired. Thus, spin-only magnetic moment is 0 BM.
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