The nature of `CsAuCl_(3)` is (this compound contains `Au` in two oxidation states and there is no `Au-Au` bond) :

Options

A. diamagnetic
B. paramagnetic
C. ferromagnetic
D. antiferromagnetic

Answer

A

Explanation

`Cs^(+)(AuCl_(3)) implies Cs[AuCl_(2)]+Cs[AuCl_(4)]`
According to the question Au exists two oxidation states, i.e., Au exists in `+1" and "+3`
`Au^(+)=d^(10)`
`Au^(+++)=d^(8)`
Both cases exist in diamagnetic form.