JEE Advanced levelOne or more correct optionsDifficulty 3 of 3cc081
Take FX− as weak field (Co(III) high spin) and NHX3 as strong field (Co(III) low spin). Select the correct statements about [CoFX6]X3− and [Co(NHX3)X6]X3+.
A[CoFX6]X3− has four unpaired electrons
B[Co(NHX3)X6]X3+ is diamagnetic
CCobalt is in the +3 state in both complexes
DThe CFSE of [CoFX6]X3− is −2.4Δo
Answer: A, B, C
Both are Co(III), d6. High-spin t2g4eg2 has 4 unpaired electrons and CFSE −0.4Δo, so the last statement is false. Low-spin t2g6 is diamagnetic with CFSE −2.4Δo.