The complex [CoF₆]⁴⁻ is
Options
(a) outer orbital and diamagnetic
(b) inner orbital and paramagnetic
(c) outer orbital and paramagnetic
(d) inner orbital and diamagnetic
Correct Answer:
outer orbital and paramagnetic
Explanation:
Co²⁺ (d⁷) forms an outer orbital and paramagnetic complex due to presence of 3 unpaired electrons.