Question

The hybridization and magnetic behaviour of cobalt ion in ${\left[Co{\left(N{H}_3\right)}_6\right]}^{3+}$ complex, respectively is

• A. $s{p}^3{d}^2$ and paramagnetic
• B. $d^{2}s{p}^3$ and paramagnetic
• C. $d^{2}s{p}^3$ and diamagnetic
• D. $s{p}^3{d}^2$ and diamagnetic

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

${\left[Co{\left(N{H}_3\right)}_6\right]}^{+3}-d^{2}s{p}^3$, diamagnetic