Practice question
Question
Which d8 metal ion in a tetrahedral field with weak field ligands is paramagnetic?
Explanation
Ni₂+ (d8) in a tetrahedral field (e.g., [NiCl₄]2−) with weak field Cl− has e4 t24, 2 unpaired electrons, making it paramagnetic.
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