The magnetic moment of [Ru (H₂ O₆)]²⁺ corresponds to the presence of · ABC26IN0347

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Coordination – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The magnetic moment of $\left[\mathrm{Ru}\left(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{6}\right)\right]^{2+}$ corresponds to the presence of

(a)four unpaired electrons

(b)three unpaired electrons

(c)two unpaired electrons

(d)zero unpaired electrons

Answer

Answer: D ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

[Ru(H₂O)₆]²⁺: 4d⁶ Ru(II) is low-spin, t₂g⁶ — no unpaired electrons (d).

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