Among the following ---------------------- is paramagnetic in nature.
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perchloryl fluoride
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platinum hexafluoride
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selenium tetrafluoride
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silver(II) fluoride
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Platinum hexafluoride is the chemical compound. It is a dark-red volatile solid that forms a red gas. The compound is a unique example of platinum in the +6 oxidation state. With only four d-electrons, it is paramagnetic with a triplet ground state.