Which one of the following is an inner orbital complex as well as diamagnetic in behavior?
A
[Zn(NH3)6]+2
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B
[Ni(NH3)6]+2
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C
[Cr(NH3)6]+3
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D
[Co(NH3)6]+3
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Solution
The correct option is D[Co(NH3)6]+3 [Co(NH3)6]+3 is an inner orbital Octahedral complex with Co+3 containing d6 configuration where all the electrons are paired up with in the 3d level making it diamagnetic.