Which of the following is diamagnetic? A) [Fe(OH₂)₆]²⁺ B) [Fe(CN)₆]³^- C) [Co(OH₂)₆]²⁺ D) [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺ E) [Cr(NH₃)₆]³⁺

Name: Which of the following is diamagnetic? A) [Fe(OH 2 ) 6 ] 2+ B) [Fe(CN) 6 ] 3 - C) [Co(OH 2 ) 6 ] 2+ D) [Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+ E) [Cr(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+
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[Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺ is diamagnetic because cobalt in the +3 oxidation state with NH₃ as a strong field ligand leads to a low-spin complex with paired electrons.

Which of the Following Is Diamagnetic