NEET2017Chemistry-Coordination Compounds
NEET 2017 Chemistry Hybridization and Geometry MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Pick out the CORRECT statement with respect to [Mn(CN)₆]³⁻.
A
It is sp³d² hybridized and tetrahedral.
B
It is d²sp³ hybridized and octahedral.
C
It is dsp² hybridized and square planar.
D
It is sp³d⁴ hybridized and octahedral.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
[Mn(CN)₆]³⁻ is an octahedral complex with d²sp³ hybridization due to the strong field ligand CN⁻ causing pairing of electrons.
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