Chapter 22, Problem 22.50QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The magnetic nature of ${\text{Cr}}^{\text{3+}}$ ions in an octahedral field is to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Chromium picolinate is an over the counter diet aid sold in pharmacies. The ${\text{Cr}}^{\text{3+}}$ ions in this coordination compound are in an octahedral field.

To determine: If the ${\text{Cr}}^{\text{3+}}$ ions are paramagnetic or diamagnetic in an octahedral field.