NEET2015Chemistry-Inorganic Chemistry
NEET 2015 Chemistry Coordination Compounds MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of these statements about [Co(CN)₆]³⁻ is CORRECT?
A
It has no unpaired electrons and has low-spin configuration.
B
It has four unpaired electrons and has low-spin configuration.
C
It has four unpaired electrons and has high-spin configuration.
D
It has no unpaired electrons and has high-spin configuration.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
[Co(CN)₆]³⁻ is a low-spin complex with no unpaired electrons due to the strong field ligand CN⁻.
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