MCQ
Which is diamagnetic ?
  • A
    $[Co(F)_6]^{3-}$
  • $[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}$
  • C
    $[NiCl_4]^{2-}$
  • D
    $[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}$
b
Diamagnetic substance have all paired electron.

(a) [Fe(CN)6]3- Oxidation state of Fe=+3

It has one unpaired electron and is paramagnetic.

(b) It has two unpaired electrons and is paramagnetic

(c) It has no unpaired electron and is diamagnetic

(d) $\therefore$ It is paramagnetic as it has five unpaired electrons.

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