NEET2011ChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
Which one of the following complexes is outer orbital complex?
Options
- A[ Co ( NH ₃ )₆ ]³⁺
- B[ Mn ( CN )₆ ]⁴⁻
- C[ Fe ( CN )₆ ]⁴⁻
- D[ Ni ( NH ₃ )₆ ]²⁺
Correct answer
D. [ Ni ( NH ₃ )₆ ]²⁺
Step-by-step solution
Generally weaker field ligands form outer orbital complex. Between [ Co ( NH ₃ )₆ ]³⁺ and [ Ni ( NH ₃ )₆ ]²⁺ , the later form outer orbital complex because of its d^8 configuration. (The configuration of Co ³⁺=d^6 )