JEE Main 2014 — Coordination Compounds Question with Solution
JEE Main 2014 (09 Apr Online)
Question
An octahedral complex of Co3+ is diamagnetic. The hybridisation involved in the formation of the complex is :
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Correct answer
Bd2sp3
Step-by-step explanation
has 24 Electrons i.e 6 electrons in inner 3d orbital of central metal ion for diamagnetic behaviour these d6 Electrons have to be paired and due to pairing two inner d-orbitals get empty and hybridisation is .
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