JEE Main202324 Jan 2023Evening ShiftChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
The hybridization and magnetic behaviour of cobalt ion in [ Co ( NH 3 ) 6 ] 3 + complex, respectively is
Options
- Asp 3 d 2 and diamagnetic
- Bd 2 sp 3 and paramagnetic
- Cd 2 sp 3 and diamagnetic
- Dsp 3 d 2 and paramagnetic
Correct answer
C. d 2 sp 3 and diamagnetic
Step-by-step solution
In [ Co ( NH 3 ) 6 ] 3 + , Co is in + 3 oxidation state with the configuration 3 d 6 . In the presence of NH 3 a strong field ligand, the 3d electrons undergo pairing and leaving two d-orbitals empty. Hence, the hybridisation is d 2 sp 3 which forms an inner orbital octahedral complex. The complex is diamagnetic as it has no unpaired electrons. So, the correct option is C