Multiple choice

Which of the following coordination complexes has d2sp3 hybridization and maximum number of lone pairs of electrons?

  1. [Cr(NH3)6]3+

  2. [Fe(CN)6]4-

  3. [Fe(CN)6]3-

  4. [FeF6]3-

  5. [Co(NH3)6]3+
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Explanation

[Cr(NH3)6]3+ has d2sp3 hybridization and 3 lone pairs of electrons. Hence, the coordination complex has d2sp3 hybridization and maximum number of lone pair of electrons (3).

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