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Indium Secrets: Electron Config Magnetism & HCl Reaction
Chapter 13, Problem 31P(choose chapter or problem)
Indium (In) reacts with HCl to form a diamagnetic solid with the formula \(InCl_2\).
(a) Write condensed electron configurations for \(In\), \(In^+\), \(In^{2+}\), and \(In^{3+}\).
(b) Which of these species is (are) diamagnetic and which paramagnetic?
(c) What is the apparent oxidation state of \(In\) in \(InCl_2\)?
(d) Given your answers to parts (b) and (c), explain how \(InCl_2\) can be diamagnetic.
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QUESTION:
Indium (In) reacts with HCl to form a diamagnetic solid with the formula \(InCl_2\).
(a) Write condensed electron configurations for \(In\), \(In^+\), \(In^{2+}\), and \(In^{3+}\).
(b) Which of these species is (are) diamagnetic and which paramagnetic?
(c) What is the apparent oxidation state of \(In\) in \(InCl_2\)?
(d) Given your answers to parts (b) and (c), explain how \(InCl_2\) can be diamagnetic.
ANSWER:
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(a) Here we have to write condensed electron configurations for \(\rm{In}\), \(\rm{In}^+\), \(\rm{In}^{2+}\), and \(\rm{In}^{3+}\)..
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Indium Secrets: Electron Config Magnetism & HCl Reaction
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This video breaks down the configurations for In In+ In2+ and In3+ distinguishing between diamagnetic and paramagnetic properties. Uncover the oxidation state of Indium in InCl2 and understand its diamagnetic nature.