The complex [Ni(CN)4]2- is diamagnetic, but [NiCl4]2- is paramagnetic with two unpaired electrons. Likewise, [Fe(CN)6]3- has only one unpaired electron, but [Fe(H2O)6]3+ has five.  Explain these experimental observations

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Q: Predict which complex is colorless: [Cr(en)3]2+, [Fe(CN)6]3−, [Zn(CN)4]2−, [Ni(CN)2Br2]2−?

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Coordination Chemistry

It is a part of chemistry, in which the study of compounds that have central atoms surrounded by molecules or ions, known as ligand, is known as coordination chemistry.