When the paramagnetic [Fe(CN) 6 ] 3 ion is reduced to [Fe(CN) 6 ] 4 , the

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When the paramagnetic [Fe(CN)6]3– ion is reduced to [Fe(CN)6]4–, the ion becomes diamagnetic. However, when the paramagnetic [FeCl4] ion is reduced to [FeCl4 ]2, 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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