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The $\operatorname{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{6}^{3+}$ ion is diamagnetic, but $\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\right)_{6}^{2+}$ is paramagnetic. Explain.
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Both Cobalt (Co) in $\operatorname{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{6}^{3+}$ and Iron (Fe) in $\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\right)_{6}^{2+}$ are in the $d^{6}$ configuration. Show more…
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