Which pieces of information are needed to explain why Ni(CN) ₄²^- is diamagnetic?
I.It has six d electrons.
II.It has eight d electrons.
III.It is tetrahedral.
IV.It is square planar.
V.It is strong field.
VI.It is weak field.

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Ni(CN)₄²⁻ is diamagnetic because it has eight d electrons (II), is square planar (IV), and CN⁻ is a strong field ligand (V), leading to pairing of electrons.

Which Pieces of Information Are Needed to Explain Why Ni(CN)42-

Which Pieces of Information Are Needed to Explain Why Ni(CN)₄²^-