The correct order of their paramagnetic moment (spin only) is:
A
P>Q>R>S
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B
Q>S>R>P
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C
P=Q=R=S
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D
P>R>Q>S
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Solution
The correct option is AP>Q>R>S The complexes P, Q, R and S contain 5, 4, 2 and 1 unpaired electron respectively. With decrease in the number of unpaired electrons, the magnetic moment also decreases.