Q.

Consider the complex CoHN2PPh33 having trigonal bipyramidal geometry in which cobalt is dsp3 hybridised. Select the correct statements regarding the given complex.

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a

IUPAC name of the complex is hydridodinitrogentris (triphenylphosphine) coba

b

It is diamagnetic in nature

c

N2 occupies axial position

d

NN bond length is longer than free N2 molecule.

answer is B, C, D.

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Detailed Solution

In the given complex,

Co+=[Ar]4s13d7

PPh3 and N2 S.F.L. 

Co+=[Ar]3d8

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Trigonal bipyramidal geometry with dsp3 hybridisation. All electrons are paired so diamagnetic dsp3. In TBP geometry, Bulky groups occupy equatorial position.

(a) Dinitrogenhydridotris (triphenylphosphine) cobalt (I) is the correct IUPAC name.

Hence correct option is (b, c, d).

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Consider the complex CoHN2PPh33 having trigonal bipyramidal geometry in which cobalt is dsp3 hybridised. Select the correct statements regarding the given complex.