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Valence bond theory
Question

The [Co(H2O)6]2+ion has three unpaired electrons. The hybridization of Co in [Co(H2O)6]2+ is:

Moderate
Solution

CoZ=27  ......  Ar4s23d7Co+2  ......   Ar3d7

Number of unpaired electrons = 3
Hybridization = sp3d2
Outer orbital complex

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