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1. ⇒  (MHT CET 2021 20th September Evening Shift )

What type of hybridization is exhibited by [CoF 6 ] 3 ?

A. sp 3

B. sp 3 d 2

C. dsp 2

D. d 2 sp 3

Correct Option is (B)

Formation of [CoF 6 ] 3

It is an example of sp 3 d 2 hybridization. An octahedral complex shows paramagnetic behaviour. It is therefore called outer orbital or high spin or spin free complex.

Orbitals of Co 3 + ion

MHT CET 2021 20th September Evening Shift Chemistry - Coordination Compounds Question 22 English Explanation 1

Since F is a weak ligand, there is no spin pairing effect and Co 3 + possesses 4 unpaired electrons.

Co 3 + undergoing sp 3 d 2 hybridization

MHT CET 2021 20th September Evening Shift Chemistry - Coordination Compounds Question 22 English Explanation 2

[CoF 6 ] 3 (Outer orbital or High spin complex)

MHT CET 2021 20th September Evening Shift Chemistry - Coordination Compounds Question 22 English Explanation 3