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Question
The complex [Co(NH3)6]3+ has a ______ geometry and is ______ magnetic in nature.
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Solution
The complex [Co(NH3)6]3+ has a octahedral geometry and is dia magnetic in nature.
Explanation:
The complex [Co(NH3)6]3+:
- Geometry: NH3 is a strong field ligand, so it forces pairing of 3d electrons in Co3+. Hybridisation is d2sp3, giving an octahedral geometry.
- Magnetic nature: After pairing, no unpaired electrons remain; the complex is diamagnetic.
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