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QNEET-2024-Ch-35: NEET 2024 Chemistry - Class 12 NEET-2024-Ch-35 Solution: Given below are two statements: Statement I: Both…

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Both [Co(NH3)6]3+[Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+} and [CoF6]3−[CoF_6]^{3-} complexes are octahedral but differ in their magnetic behaviour. Statement II: [Co(NH3)6]3+[Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+} is diamagnetic whereas [CoF6]3−[CoF_6]^{3-} is paramagnetic. In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • B Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • C Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • D Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

 In  [ Co ( NH 3 ) 6 ] 3 + , Co 3 +  ion is having  3   d 6  configuration.   In presence of  NH 3  ligand, pairing of electrons takes place and it becomes diamagnetic complex ion.  _ [ Co ( NH 3 ) 6 ] 3 + is octahedral with d 2 sp 3 hybridisation and it is diamagnetic in nature. In case of [CoF6]3-, Co is in +3 oxidation state and it is having 3d6 configuration. In presence of weak field F - ligand, pairing does not take place. _ ln _ [ CoF 6 ] 3 _ , Co 3 +  is  sp 3   d 2  hybridised with four unpaired electrons, so it is paramagnetic in nature. 

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