The complex showing a spin-only magnetic moment of 2.82 B.M. is: Ni(CO)4, Ni(PPh3)4, [NiCl4]2−, [Ni(CN)4]2−
Ni(PPh3)4
Ni(CO)4
[NiCl4]2−
[Ni(CN)4]2−
Solution:
[NiCl4]2−, O.S. of Ni = +2 Ni(28) = [Ar]3d84s2 Ni2+ = [Ar]3d8 Now, Magnetic moment μ = √n(n+2) ⇒ n = Number of unpaired electrons = 2 Therefore μ = √2(2+2) = 2.82 BM Hence, option B is correct.