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Among the statements a-d , the incorrect ones are:
a Octahedral CoIII complexes with strong field ligands have very high magnetic moments
b When 0<P , the d-electron configuration of CoIII in an octahedral complex is teg4eg2
c Wavelength of light absorbed by Coen33+ is lower than that of CoF63-
d If the 0 for an octahedral complex of CoIII is 18,000cm-1, the t for its tetrahedral complex with the same ligand will be 16,000cm-1.
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Options:
  • A a and d only
  • B c and d only
  • C a and b only
  • D b and c only
Solution:
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The correct answer is: a and d only

So if there are strong field ligands in complex, pairing of electrons will take place, due to which number of unpaired electrons decrease due to which magnetic moment decrease.
(c) Splitting power of ethylenediamine (en) is greater than fluoride F ligand therefore more energy absorbed by Co en 3+   as compared to  CoF 6 3

So wave length of light absorbed by Co en 3+ is lower than that of CoF 6 3

(d) Δt=49Δ0

so if  Δ0=18,000 cm1

Δt=49×18000=8000 cm1

Statement (a) and (d) are incorrect.

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