Why is $C l O_{3}$ $ClO_3$ diamagnetic?

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Why is $C l O_{3}$ $ClO_3$ diamagnetic?

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Answer 1 · 2016-03-17T21:41:24

Do you mean chlorate anion: $C l O_{3}^{-}$ $ClO_3^-$ ?

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The neutral $C l O_{3}$ $ClO_3$ would be a paramagnet as it has 25 valence electrons. The anion has 26 valence electrons, with a structure based on a tetrahedron (trigonal pyramidal about $C l$ $Cl$ ).

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