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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

Calculate the spin only magnetic moment of a \(Ni ^{2+}\) in \(\left[ Ni ( CN )_4\right]^{2-}\) (atomic number of Ni is 28 ).

  1. A 3.87 BM
  2. B 2.84 BM
  3. C \(0\)
  4. D 1.73 BM
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(C) \(0\)

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\(Ni^{2+}\) electron configuration: \(3d^8\). \(CN^-\) is a strong-field ligand, forming a square planar complex. All electrons are paired. Number of unpaired electrons, \(n = 0\). Magnetic moment, \(\mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)}\) BM \(\mu = \sqrt{0(0+2)} = 0\) BM