NEETChemistryCoordination CompoundsMCQ+4 / −1
Which of these statements about [Co(CN)6]3 is true?
- A[Co(CN)6]3 has four unpaired electrons and will be in a high-spin configuration.
- B[Co(CN)6]3 has no unpaired electrons and will be in a high-spin configuration.
- C[Co(CN)6]3 has no unpaired electrons and will be in a low-spin configuration.
- D[Co(CN)6]3 has four unpaired electrons and will be in a low-spin configuration.
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Correct answer: C
[Co(CN)6]3
oxidation no. of Co = +3
Co+3 = [Ar] 3d6 4s0
CN– is a strong field ligand and as it approaches the metal ion the electrons must pair up.

[Co(CN)6]3– has no unpaired electrons and will be in a low spin configuration.
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