Transition and InnerTransition Elements - Result Question 151
####51. Statement I $Zn^{2+}$ is diamagnetic.
Statement II The electrons are lost from $4 s$ orbital to form $Zn^{2+}$.
$(1998,2 M)$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 51. (b)
Solution:
- Both Statement I and Statement II are independently true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. Diamagnetism is due to lack of unpaired electron in $Zn^{2+}\left(3 d^{10}\right)$.
