Chemistry-(general)

NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 12

What is the hybridization of the cobalt ion in the diamagnetic octahedral complex [Co(NH3)6]3+?

A

d2sp3

B

sp3d2

C

sp3

D

sp3d

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, the cobalt ion in [Co(NH3)6]3+ undergoes d2sp3 hybridization to form an octahedral complex.

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