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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 5. Co-ordination chemistry

The metal \(d-\) orbital that can directly facing the ligands in \(K_3[Co(CN)_6]\) are

  1. A \(d_{xy}\) and \(d_{x^2 - y^2}\)
  2. B  \(d_{x^2 - y^2}\) and \(d_{z^2}\)
  3. C \(d_{xz} ,d_{yz}\) and \(d_{z^2}\)
  4. D \(d_{xy}, d_{xz}\), and \(d_{yz}\)
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(B)  \(d_{x^2 - y^2}\) and \(d_{z^2}\)

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Given \(K_3[Co(CN)_6]\) is inner orbital complex with hybridization \(d^2sp^3\) and octahedral geometry. Ligands are approaching metal along the axes. Hence, \(d_{x^2 - y^2} , d_{z^2}\) orbitals are directly in front of the ligands
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