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Among the following, which complex compound is diamagnetic?

i) [Co(NH3)6]Cl3,
ii) [Ni(NH3)6]Cl2,
iii) [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3,
iv) [Fe(H2O)6]Cl2

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ii
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iii
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iv
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Solution

The correct option is B i
(i) [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 has Co3+ ion with 0 unpaired electrons. It is diamagnetic.
(ii) [Ni(NH3)6]Cl2 has Ni2+ ion with 2 unpaired electrons. It is paramagnetic.
(iii) [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 has Cr3+ ion with 3 unpaired electrons. It is paramagnetic.
(iv) [Fe(H2O)6]Cl2 has Fe2+ ion with 4 unpaired electrons. It is paramagnetic.

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