The number of unpaired electrons in the complex ion $[CoF_6]^{3-}$ is (Atomic number of $Co = 27$).

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$

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Identify the correct decreasing order of wavelength of light absorbed for the following complex ions:
$I. [Co(H_2O)_6]^{3+}$
$II. [Co(CN)_6]^{3-}$
$III. [CoI_6]^{3-}$
$IV. [Co(en)_3]^{3+}$

Which of the following is a high spin complex? (Where $\Delta_0$ = splitting energy of octahedral complex,$P.E.$ = Pairing energy)

Match the following complexes in List-$I$ with their electronic configurations in List-$II$.
List-$I$ (Complex)List-$II$ (Electronic configuration of metal/ion)
$A. [Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}$$I. t_{2g}^5 e_g^0$
$B. [CoF_6]^{3-}$$II. t_{2g}^6 e_g^0$
$C. [Ni(CO)_4]$$III. t_{2g}^4 e_g^2$
$D. [Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}$$IV. t^4 e^6$

Using crystal field theory,draw energy level diagrams,write the electronic configuration of the central metal atom/ion,and determine the magnetic moment value for the following:
$(i)$ $[CoF_{6}]^{3-}, [Co(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{2+}, [Co(CN)_{6}]^{3-}$
$(ii)$ $[FeF_{6}]^{3-}, [Fe(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{2+}, [Fe(CN)_{6}]^{4-}$

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Arrange the following ligands in the order of increasing field strength.
$I$. $H_2O$$II$. $CO$
$III$. $NH_3$$IV$. $I^{-}$
$V$. $F^{-}$

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