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Published on: August 14, 2026
Give reason for the statement, 
is diamagnetic while 
is paramagnetic in nature.
A
In 
on unpaired electrons are present while in 
two unpaired electrons are present.
on unpaired electrons are present while in two unpaired electrons are present.
B
In 
no unpaired electrons are present while in 
two unpaired electons are present.
no unpaired electrons are present while in two unpaired electons are present.
C
shows 
hybridizations hences it is paramagnetic.
D
shows 
hybridization hence it is diamagnetic.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
there is no unpaired electron because 
is a strong filed ligand. Therefore it is diamagnetic in nature.
In 
there are two unpaired electrons because 
is a weak field ligand. Therefore, it is paramagnetic in nature.
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