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Compare [Co(NHX3)X6]X3+ (low spin) and [CoFX6]X3− (high spin, FX− weak-field). Which statements are correct?
ATheir hybridisations are d2sp3 and sp3d2 respectively
BThe spin-only moment of [CoFX6]X3− is 4.90 BM
C[Co(NHX3)X6]X3+ is an outer-orbital complex
DBoth have the same number of unpaired electrons
Answer: A, B
Both contain CoX3+ (d6). The ammine is t2g6 (d2sp3, inner orbital, n=0). The fluoride is t2g4eg2 (sp3d2, outer orbital, n=4, μ=24=4.90 BM). So A and B are true; C and D are false.