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Which of the following complexes are diamagnetic?
(1) [Co(NH3)6]3+
(2) [W(CO)6]
(3) [Cr(NH3)6]3+
(4) [Fe(CN)6]3-

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1 and 2 only
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[Co(NH3)6]3+ - t2g6 eg0 ; no unpaired electrons; diamagnetic
[W(CO)6] - t2g6 eg0 ; no unpaired electrons; diamagnetic

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