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An octahedral complex of Co3+ is diamagnetic. The hybridisation involved in the formation of the complex is :
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsJEE MainJEE Main 2014 (09 Apr Online)
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  • A dsp2
  • B d2sp3
  • C dsp3d
  • D sp3d2
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The correct answer is: d2sp3

2 7 Co 3 +  has 24 Electrons i.e 6 electrons in inner 3d orbital of central metal ion for diamagnetic behaviour these d6 Electrons have to be paired and due to pairing two inner d-orbitals get empty and hybridisation is d2sp3.

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