CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Transition metals and their chemistry · Transition metals and their chemistry
Problem
Which of the following statements is correct?
(1) [CoF6]3− and [Co(NH3)6]3+ are both paramagnetic complexes.
(2) [CoF6]3− and [Co(NH3)6]3+ are both high-spin complexes.
(3) [CoF6]3− is octahedral while [Co(NH3)6]3+ has a pentagonal-pyramidal shape.
(4) [CoF6]3− is an outer-orbital complex while [Co(NH3)6]3+ is an inner-orbital complex.