Q.

Out of four complexes of Ni, the complexes, which will be attracted by magnetic filed, are
i) [Ni(CN)4 ]2–    

ii) [NiCl4]2–      

iii) [NiCO)4 ]            

iv) [Ni(H2O)6]2+

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a

(ii), (iii) and (iv)

b

Both (i) and (iii)

c

(i) only

d

Both (ii) and (iv)

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Both [NiCl4]2- and [Ni(H2O)6]2+ have two unpaired electrons. As a result, they are paramagnetic and will be drawn to a magnetic field.
All of the electrons in [Ni(CN)4]2- and [Ni(CO)4] are paired. As a result, they are diamagnetic and are not attracted by a magnetic field.

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