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Q.

In which of the following octahedral complexes of cobalt (atomic number = 27) will represent low spin complex

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a

 [CoCl6]3-

b

[Co(H2O)6]3+
 

c

[Co(NH3)6]3+

d

 [Co(CN)6]3-

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

It is given to find out which of the given octahedral complexes of cobalt (atomic number = 27)

The complex with a strong field ligand pairs up the electrons. 

Explanation

Since cyanide ion is the strongest of all the ligands listed in the alternatives,  [Co(CN)6]3- has the lowest value. 

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