JIPMER2017ChemistryCoordination Compounds
Which of the following is not expected to show paramagnetism?
Options
- A[ Ni ( H ₂ O ) ]²⁺
- BNi ( CO )₄
- C[ Ni ( NH ₃ )₄ ]²⁺
- D[ Co ( NH ₃ )₆ ]²⁺
Correct answer
B. Ni ( CO )₄
Step-by-step solution
Ni ( CO )₄ due to absence of unpaired electrons does not show paramagnetic. Ni [ Ar ]₁₈ 3 d^8 4 s^2