Identify the number of unpaired electrons present and the geometry of the $[Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}$ complex,respectively.

  • A
    $0$,square planar
  • B
    $2$,square planar
  • C
    $4$,octahedral
  • D
    $0$,octahedral

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Match the following:
Column-$I$ Complex Column-$II$ Structure / Geometry / Property
$A$. $[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}$ $I$. Tetrahedral / Paramagnetic
$B$. $[Ni(CO)_4]$ $II$. Tetrahedral / Diamagnetic
$C$. $[NiCl_4]^{2-}$ $III$. Square planar / Diamagnetic
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Explain on the basis of valence bond theory that $[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}$ ion with square planar structure is diamagnetic and the $[NiCl_4]^{2-}$ ion with tetrahedral geometry is paramagnetic.

How many unpaired electrons are present in the cobalt ion in the $+3$ oxidation state prior to hybridization in the $[CoF_6]^{3-}$ complex ion?

Which one of the following complexes is an outer orbital complex?

Give the correct sequence of initials $T$ or $F$ for the following statements. Use $T$ if the statement is true and $F$ if it is false.
$(I) \ Co(III)$ is stabilized in the presence of weak field ligands,while $Co(II)$ is stabilized in the presence of strong field ligands.
$(II)$ Four-coordinated complexes of $Pd(II)$ and $Pt(II)$ are diamagnetic and square planar.
$(III) \ [Ni(CN)_4]^{4-}$ ion and $[Ni(CO)_4]$ are diamagnetic tetrahedral and square planar respectively.
$(IV) \ Ni^{2+}$ ion does not form inner orbital octahedral complexes.

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