COMEDK2018ChemistryCoordination Compounds
In which of the following complex ion, the central metal ion is in a state of s p³ d² hybridisation?
Options
- A[ CoF ₆ ]³⁻
- B[ Co ( NH ₃ )₆ ]³⁺
- C[ Fe ( CN )₆ ]³⁻
- D[ Cr ( NH ₃ )₆ ]³⁺
Correct answer
A. [ CoF ₆ ]³⁻
Step-by-step solution
In [ CoF ₆ ]³⁻, F ⁻ is a weak ligand. It cannot pair up d -electrons and form outer orbital octahedral complex while NH ₃ and CN ⁻ are strong ligand. In [ CoF ₆ ]³⁻ , outer orbital 4 d is used in hybridisation. Thus, it is called outer orbital or high spin or spin free complex. Co =[ Ar ] 3 d⁷ 4 s² and Co ³⁺=[ Ar ] 3 d⁶