Coordination Compounds Ques 77

77. The complex ion $[Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}$ is formed by $s p^{3} d^{2}$ hybridisation. Hence, the ion should possess

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(a) Octahedral geometry

(b) Tetrahedral geometry

(c) Square planar geometry

(d) Tetragonal geometry.

Topic 3: Organometallic Compounds

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 77.(a)

Solution:

(a) According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with six bond pairs must be octahedral.