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Identify the complex which exhibits all 3 characteristics: paramagnetic; high spin configuration; octahedral geometry.

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$\text{Ni}^{2+}$ is a $\text{d}^8$ system. In an octahedral field, it always contains exactly $2$ unpaired electrons regardless of ligand field strength, making it permanently paramagnetic. Since Option (A) is the only 6-coordinate octahedral nickel complex, it is the correct choice.
Updated On: May 16, 2026
  • $[\text{Ni}(\text{H}_2\text{O})_2(\text{C}_2\text{O}_4)_2]^{2-}$
  • $[\text{Co}(\text{NH}_3)(\text{Cl})(\text{en})_2]^{2+}$
  • $[\text{Co}(\text{NH}_3)_5\text{Cl}]\text{Cl}_2$
  • $[\text{Ni}(\text{CO})_4]$
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The Correct Option is A

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