JEE Main 2019 — Coordination Compounds Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th January Morning Slot
Question
The metal d-orbitals that are directly facing the ligands in K3[Co(CN)6] are -
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Correct answer
Adx2y2 and dz2
Step-by-step explanation
Due to presence of strong field ligand (CN–) pairing occurs
in which two d-orbitals i.e., dx2–y2 and dz2 directly face the CN-
ligand.
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