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Write the hybridisation and number of unpaired electrons in the complex [CoF6]3. (Atomic No. of Co=27).

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[CoF6]3 is an octahedral complex in which central Co atom is sp3d2 hybridised. Outer 4d orbital is utilized in hybridisation. Hence, it is outer orbital or high spin or spin free complex. Due to the presence of four unpaired electrons, [CoF6]3 is paramagnetic.
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