When the paramagnetic [Co(CN) 6 ] 4 ion is oxidized to [Co(CN) 6 ] 3 ,

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When the paramagnetic [Co(CN)6]4– ion is oxidized to [Co(CN)6]3, the ion becomes diamagnetic. However, when the paramagnetic [Co(ox)3]4 is oxidized to [Co(ox)3]3, the ion remains paramagnetic. Explain these observations.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

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Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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