Question: Predict: (a) Whether the square-planar complex ion [Cu(py) 4 ] 2+ is diamagnetic or paramagnetic (b) Whether octahedral [Mn(CN) 6 ] 3 or tetrahedral [FeCl

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(a) Whether the square-planar complex ion [Cu(py)4]2+ is diamagnetic or paramagnetic 

(b) Whether octahedral [Mn(CN)6]3– or tetrahedral [FeCl4] has the greater number of unpaired electrons.

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