Explain Why Ni(CN)₄^2- Is Diamagnetic and NiCl₄^2- Is Paramagnetic in Terms

question 69

Essay

Explain why Ni(CN)₄^2- is diamagnetic and NiCl₄^2- is paramagnetic in terms of the possible geometries (tetrahedral and square planar) and the magnitudes of the crystal field splitting?

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