Which from the following statements about [Co(NH_3)_6]^ 3+ complex is NOT correct?

MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

Which from the following statements about complex is NOT correct?

(A)Prior to hybridization possesses four unpaired electrons
(B)This complex has all electrons paired
(C)It is a high spin complexCorrect
(D)It is a diamagnetic complex

Answer: (C)

Solution

is ; in the free ion these six electrons occupy five orbitals as , giving four unpaired electrons, so (A) is correct. is a strong-field ligand, so it forces pairing of the d electrons into the

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