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Consider the complex . Which of the following statements is correct regarding its isomerism and magnetic properties?

  1. A.It exhibits linkage isomerism and is diamagnetic.
  2. B.It exhibits ionization isomerism and is paramagnetic.
  3. C.It exhibits hydrate isomerism and is diamagnetic.
  4. D.It exhibits coordination isomerism and is paramagnetic.
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Correct answer: AIt exhibits linkage isomerism and is diamagnetic.

Solution

  1. The ligand is an ambidentate ligand, allowing for linkage isomerism.
  2. The oxidation state of is , which has a configuration.
  3. In the presence of strong field ligands like and , the electrons pair up in the orbitals.
  4. The resulting configuration is , making the complex diamagnetic.
  5. Hence the answer is (A).

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