The ground state term [Ni(H₂O)₆]²⁺ is: · ABC26IN0371

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Coordination – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The ground state term $[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O})_6]^{2+}$ is:

(a)${}^{3}\mathrm{T}_{1\mathrm{g}}$

(b)${}^{3}\mathrm{T}_{2\mathrm{g}}$

(c)${}^{3}\mathrm{A}_{2\mathrm{g}}$

(d)${}^{4}\mathrm{T}_{1\mathrm{g}}$

Answer

Answer: C ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

Octahedral d⁸ Ni(II): ground term ³A₂g (c).

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