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Using valence bond theory, explain the following in relation to the complexes given below:
\[\ce{[Co(NH3)6]^{3+}}\]
(i) Type of hybridisation.
(ii) Inner or outer orbital complex.
(iii) Magnetic behaviour.
(iv) Spin only magnetic moment value.
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Solution
\[\ce{[Co(NH3)6]^{3+}}\]:
(i) Hybridisation – d2sp3
(ii) Inner orbital complex
(iii) Diamagnetic
(iv) Magnetic moment = `0
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