Question:

Which of the following is diamagnetic?

Updated On: Jun 8, 2024
  • $\left[M n\left(H_{2} O\right)_{6}\right]^{2+}$
  • $\left[Cu\left(H_{2} O\right)_{6}\right]^{2+}$
  • $\left[ Co \left( NH _{3}\right)_{6}\right]^{3+}$
  • $\left[ Co \left( H _{2} O \right)_{6}\right]^{2+}$
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

$\left[ Co \left( NH _{3}\right)_{6}\right]^{3+}$ is diamagnetic ion due to absence of unpaired electron. Its geometry is octahedral.
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.