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There are four complexes of Ni. Select the complexes/es which will be attracted by magnetic field:

(I) NiCN42- (II) NiCl42- (III) NiCO4 (IV) NiNH362+
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsJEE Main
Options:
  • A I only
  • B II only
  • C II, III and IV
  • D II and IV
Solution:
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The correct answer is: II and IV
Only NiCl42- and NiNH362+ are paramagnetic so will be attracted in magnetic field.

Complex O.S HBZ Geometry Unpaired Magnetic property
NiCl42- +2 sp3 Tetrahadral 2 Paramagnetic
NiCN42- +2 dsp2 Square planar 0 Diamagnetic
NiCO4 0 sp3 Tetrahadral 0 Diamagnetic
NiNH362+ +2 sp3d2 Octahedral 2 Paramagnetic

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