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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

Which of the following is a diamagnetic ion?

Options:

Sc3+

Cr2+

Zn2+

Both (1) and (3)

Correct Answer:

Both (1) and (3)

Explanation:

21Sc: [Ar]4s23d1

Sc3+: [Ar]

30Zn: [Ar]4s23d10

Zn2+: [Ar]3d10