[CoF₆]³⁺ is paramagnetic while [Co(CN)₆]³⁺ is diamagnetic.
Answer
FALSE
Solution
F⁻ is weak field → high spin (4 unpaired e⁻). CN⁻ is strong field → low spin (0 unpaired e⁻). So [CoF₆]³⁺ is paramagnetic, [Co(CN)₆]³⁺ diamagnetic.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Compounds · Topic: Crystal Field Theory
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