Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12
Assertion (A): [Co(NH3)6]3+ is a diamagnetic octahedral complex. | Reason (R): [Co(NH3)6]3+ involves sp3d2 hybridization.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context states [Co(NH3)6]3+ is diamagnetic due to the absence of unpaired electrons and involves d2sp3 hybridization, not sp3d2.
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