NEETChemistryCoordination Compounds
Using valence bond theory, explain the following in relation to the complexes given below: [Mn(CN) 6 ] 3– , [Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+ , [Cr(H 2 O) 6 ] 3+ , [FeCl 6 ] 4– Choose the correct option regarding the type of hybridization.
Options
- A[Mn(CN) 6 ] 3– : sp 3 d 2 hybridization
- B[Co(NH 3 ) 6 ] 3+ : sp 3 d 2 hybridization
- C[Cr(H 2 O) 6 ] 3+ : sp 3 d 2 hybridization
- D[FeCl 6 ] 4– : sp 3 d 2 hybridization
Correct answer
A. [Mn(CN) 6 ] 3– : sp 3 d 2 hybridization
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) [Mn(CN) 6 ] 3– : sp 3 d 2 hybridization