For octahedral Mn(II) and tetrahedral Ni(II) complexes, consider the following statements :
(I) both the complexes can be high spin.
(II) \(\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{II})\) complex can very rarely be low spin.
(III) with strong field ligands, \(\mathrm{Mn}\) (II) complexes can be low spin.
(IV) aqueous solution of \(\mathrm{Mn}\) (II) ions is yellow in color.

The correct statements are :

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For octahedral Mn(II) and tetrahedral Ni(II) complexes, consider the following statements :
(I) both the complexes can be high spin.
(II) \(\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{II})\) complex can very rarely be low spin.
(III) with strong field ligands, \(\mathrm{Mn}\) (II) complexes can be low spin.
(IV) aqueous solution of \(\mathrm{Mn}\) (II) ions is yellow in color.

The correct statements are :

[JEE Main 2020, 2 Sep (Shift 1)]

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