The coordination number of Ni 2+ is 4 . NiCl 2 + KCN (excess) → A (cyano complex) A +…

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The coordination number of Ni2+ is 4 .
NiCl2 + KCN (excess) → A (cyano complex)
A + conc. HCl (excess) → B (chloro complex) (2006)
Predict the magnetic nature of A and B.
  1. Both are diamagnetic
  2. A is diamagnetic and B is paramagnetic with one unpaired electron
  3. A is diamagnetic and B is paramagnetic with two unpaired electrons
  4. Both are paramagnetic.

Answer

(C) A is diamagnetic and B is paramagnetic with two unpaired electrons

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