The magnetic moment (in μ B ) of Ni ( dimethylglyxoimate ) 2 complex is closest to:

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The magnetic moment (in

μ_{B}

) of

[Ni (dimethylglyxoimate)_{2}]

complex is closest to:

ChemistryCoordination CompoundsKVPYKVPY 2020 (SB/SX)

Options:

A $5.37$
B $0.00$
C $1.73$
D $2.25$

Solution:

2423 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is:

0.00

$[Ni (dmg)_{2}]$

${Ni}^{2 +}$

${dmg}^{- 1} SFL$

No unpaired electron present in last $' d'$ orbital

$∴$ diamagnetic $(μ_{B} = 0)$

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