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Which one of the following species responds to an external magnetic field?
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsJEE MainJEE Main 2021 (25 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A FeH2O63+
  • B NiCN42-
  • C CoCN63-
  • D NiCO4
Solution:
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The correct answer is: FeH2O63+

1. FeH2O63+

Fe3+ : Ar3d5

Hybridisation : sp3d2

Magnetic nature : Paramagnetic (so this complex response to external magnetic field)

2. NiCN42-

Ni3+ : Ar3d8

Hybridisation : dsp2

Magnetic nature : diamagnetic

3. CoCN63-

Co3+ : Ar3d6

Hybridisation : d2sp3

Magnetic nature : diamagnetic

4. NiCO4

Ni : Ar3d8 4s2

Hybridisation : sp3

Magnetic nature : diamagnetic

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