Identify the CORRECT set of details from the following : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- C & D Only
- A, C & E Only
- A, B, C, D & E
- A, B & D Only
Answer
(4) A, B & D Only
Solution
A. Co3+, 3d6; NH3 pairs the electrons two 3d orbitals free d2sp3, inner orbital. Correct.
B. Mn3+, 3d4; Cl- is weak field 4d orbitals used sp3d2, outer orbital. Correct.
C. Co3+, 3d6; F- is weak field outer orbital, but hybridisation is sp3d2, not d2sp3. Incorrect.
D. Fe3+, 3d5; F- is weak field sp3d2, outer orbital. Correct.
E. Ni2+, 3d8; CN- pairs the electrons one 3d orbital free dsp2 (square planar), not sp3. Incorrect.
A, B and D only.
Answer: (4)