Co-Ordination Compounds Question 74

Question: Which one of the following complexes is an outer orbital complex

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Options:

A) [Co(NH3)6]3+

B) [Mn(CN)6]4

C) [Fe(CN)6]4

D) [Ni(NH3)6]2+ Atomic nos: Mn=25,,Fe=26,,Co=27,,Ni=28

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Complex ion Hybridization of central atom
[Fe(CN)6]4 d2sp3 (inner)
[Mn(CN)6]4 d2sp3 (inner)
[Co(NH3)6]3+ d2sp3 (inner)
[Ni(NH3)6]2+ sp3d2 (outer)


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