What is the number of unpaired electrons present in [ CoF_6 ]^ 3-

MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

What is the number of unpaired electrons present in

(A)4Correct
(B)3
(C)2
(D)1

Answer: (A)

Solution

In cobalt is in the +3 state: . is a weak-field ligand and does not force pairing, so the electrons are arranged in the high-spin form , i.e. in the five

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