According to the Valence Bond Theory [CoCl6] 3-complex ion has 4 unpaired electrons. Accordingly, which of the following statements is correct for this ion? (27Co) 1- It has octahedral geometry. 2- It is the outer orbital complex. 3- The hybrid type is d2sp3. 4- It is diamagnetic. 5- The coordination number is 6. A. 2,3,5 B. 2.3 C. 1.4 D. 1,2,5 E. 4,5

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According to the Valence Bond Theory [CoCl6] 3-complex ion has 4 unpaired electrons. Accordingly, which of the following statements is correct for this ion? (27Co) 1- It has octahedral geometry. 2- It is the outer orbital complex. 3- The hybrid type is d2sp3. 4- It is diamagnetic. 5- The coordination number is 6.

A. 2,3,5

B. 2.3

C. 1.4

D. 1,2,5

E. 4,5

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