Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The given ions are diamagnetic or paramagnetic has to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Diamagnetic:
A molecule or ion having paired electrons then it is said to be diamagnetic molecule or ion.
Paramagnetic:
A molecule or ion having un-paired electrons then it is said to be paramagnetic molecule or ion.
(b)
Interpretation:
The given ions are diamagnetic or paramagnetic has to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Diamagnetic:
A molecule or ion having paired electrons then it is said to be diamagnetic molecule or ion.
Paramagnetic:
A molecule or ion having un-paired electrons then it is said to be paramagnetic molecule or ion.
(c)
Interpretation:
The given ions are diamagnetic or paramagnetic has to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Diamagnetic:
A molecule or ion having paired electrons then it is said to be diamagnetic molecule or ion.
Paramagnetic:
A molecule or ion having un-paired electrons then it is said to be paramagnetic molecule or ion.
(d)
Interpretation:
The given ions are diamagnetic or paramagnetic has to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Diamagnetic:
A molecule or ion having paired electrons then it is said to be diamagnetic molecule or ion.
Paramagnetic:
A molecule or ion having un-paired electrons then it is said to be paramagnetic molecule or ion.
(e)
Interpretation:
The given ions are diamagnetic or paramagnetic has to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Diamagnetic:
A molecule or ion having paired electrons then it is said to be diamagnetic molecule or ion.
Paramagnetic:
A molecule or ion having un-paired electrons then it is said to be paramagnetic molecule or ion.
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