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Aqueous solution of Ni2+ contains [Ni(H2O6)]2+ and its magnetic moment is  2.83 BM. When ammonia is added in it, comment on the magnetic moment of solution
 

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a

It decreases from 2.83 BM

b

It will remain same

c

It increases from 2.83 BM

d

It cannot be predicated theoretically

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

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Both the complexes [Ni(H2O)6]2+and [Ni(NH3)6]2+forms outer orbital complexes in order to exhibits sp3d2 hybridization (octahedral geometry). Hence electrons are not paired in both the complexes and magnetic moment remains same as 2.83 BM.

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