Which species is diamagnetic?
A)atomic sodium
B)atomic fluorine
C)iron(III)ion
D)calcium(II)ion
E)cobalt(II)ion

Name: Which species is diamagnetic? A)atomic sodium B)atomic fluorine C)iron(III)ion D)calcium(II)ion E)cobalt(II)ion
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Calcium(II) ion is diamagnetic because it has no unpaired electrons. In its +2 oxidation state, calcium has lost its two valence electrons, resulting in a full shell configuration with all electrons paired.

Which Species Is Diamagnetic