Give reason for the statement. ‘[Ni(CN) 4 ] 2– is diamagnetic while [NiCl 4 ] 2– is…

Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSECoordination Compounds

Give reason for the statement. ‘[Ni(CN)4]2– is diamagnetic while [NiCl4]2– is paramagnetic in nature.’
  1. In [NiCl4]2–, no unpaired electrons are present while in [Ni(CN)4]2– two unpaired electrons are present.
  2. In [Ni(CN)4]2–, no unpaired electrons are present while in [NiCl4]2– two unpaired electrons are present.
  3. [NiCl4]2– shows dsp2 hybridisation hence it is paramagnetic.
  4. [Ni(CN)4]2– shows sp3 hybridisation hence it is diamagnetic.

Answer

(B) In [Ni(CN) 4 ] 2– , no unpaired electrons are present while in [NiCl 4 ] 2– two unpaired electrons are present.

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