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COMEDK2018ChemistryCoordination Compounds

In which of the following complex ion, the central metal ion is in a state of s p³ d² hybridisation?

Options

  1. A[ CoF ₆ ]³⁻
  2. B[ Co ( NH ₃ )₆ ]³⁺
  3. C[ Fe ( CN )₆ ]³⁻
  4. 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

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