Why is [Cr(NH3)6]3+ ion not diamagnetic? from Chemistry

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261.

Write IUPAC name of  of [Co(NO2)(NH3)5]Cl2.

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262.

What is the coordination number of cobalt in [Co(en)2H2OBr]Cl?

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263.

Write the formula of coordination compound: Pentammine chloro cobalt(III) chloride.

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264.

What is the oxidation state of platinum in  [Pt(en)2Cl2]?

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265.

Why is [Cr(NH3)6]3+ ion not diamagnetic?


Electronic configuration of Cr is 4s1 3d5 . the oxidation number of Cr is in [Cr(NH3)6]3+ is Cr3+. therefore,

 

Six pairs of electrons, one from each NH3 molecule, occupy the six hybrid orbitals. Thus, the complex has octahedral geometry. due to unpaired electrons the complex is paramagnetic.

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266.

What is the type of hybridization associated with Cu2+ ion in [Cu(NH3)4]2+ complex?

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267.

In a geometry of [PtCl4]2– is square planar, what orbitals of platinum are involved in the bonding?

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268.

What is the oxidation state of metal in metal carbonlys?

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269.

Identify the ligands in complex ion [Co(en)2Cl(ONO)]+ and write its IUPAC name.

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270.

Give an example of hexadentate ligand. 

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