RAJASTHAN ­ PET Rajasthan PET Solved Paper-2010

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    Which one of the following transition metal ions is diamagnetic?

    A)  \[C{{o}^{2+}}\]

    B)  \[N{{i}^{2+}}\]

    C)  \[C{{u}^{2+}}\]

    D)  \[Z{{n}^{2+}}\]

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Transition metal ion having absence of unpaired electron is diamagnetic. [a]\[C{{o}^{2+}}=[Ar]3{{d}^{7}}\](three unpaired electrons) [b]\[N{{i}^{2+}}=[Ar]3{{d}^{8}}\](two unpaired electrons) [c] \[C{{u}^{2+}}=[Ar]3{{d}^{9}}\] (one unpaired electron) [d]\[Z{{n}^{2+}}=[Ar]3{{d}^{10}}\](no unpaired electron) Thus,\[Z{{n}^{2+}}\]is diamagnetic.


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