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MHT CET · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds

What is the number of unpaired electrons in \(\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right]^{3+}\) complex?

  1. A 4
  2. B 3
  3. C 2
  4. D Zero
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(D) Zero

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\(\mathrm{Co}\) oxidation state: \(+3\) \(\mathrm{Co}^{3+}\) electron configuration: \([\mathrm{Ar}] 3d^6\)