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Question

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

A

$sp ^3 d ^2$ and paramagnetic

B

$d ^2 sp ^3$ and paramagnetic

C

$d ^2 sp ^3$ and diamagnetic

D

$sp ^3 d ^2$ and diamagnetic

Answer

$d ^2 sp ^3$ and diamagnetic

Explanation

Solution

[Co(NH3)6]+3−d2sp3, diamagnetic