Why is [NiCl 4 ] 2– paramagnetic but [Ni(CO) 4 ] is diamagnetic though both are tetrahedral?

Question

Why is [NiCl 4 ] 2– paramagnetic but [Ni(CO) 4 ] is diamagnetic though both are tetrahedral?, The presence of Nickel results in stronger ligand-metal bonding, causing diamagnetism in [Ni(CO) 4 ]., The nature of the ligands in [NiCl 4 ] 2– is different from [Ni(CO) 4 ], leading to distinct magnetic properties., [Ni(CO) 4 ] is paramagnetic due to the presence of a strong ligand like CO, while [NiCl 4 ] 2– is diamagnetic., The oxidation state of Ni in [Ni(CO) 4 ] is different from [NiCl 4 ] 2– , affecting their magnetic behaviour.

MARKS App · Accepted Answer

Correct Option is : (B) The nature of the ligands in [NiCl 4 ] 2– is different from [Ni(CO) 4 ], leading to distinct magnetic properties.

Search any question & find its solution

Looking for more such questions to practice?