Question:

The hybridization of metals involved in the following complexes, respectively are:
\[ [Mn(CN)_6]^{3-}, \quad [CoF_6]^{3-} \]

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Inner orbital complexes with strong field ligands → d\(^2\)sp\(^3\), outer orbital complexes with weak field ligands → sp\(^3\)d\(^2\).
Updated On: Jun 26, 2026
  • sp\(^3\)d\(^2\), sp\(^3\)d\(^2\)
  • sp\(^3\)d\(^2\), d\(^2\)sp\(^3\)
  • d\(^2\)sp\(^3\), d\(^2\)sp\(^3\)
  • d\(^2\)sp\(^3\), sp\(^3\)d\(^2\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Analyze [Mn(CN)\(_6\)]\(^{3-}\).
Strong field ligand CN\(^-\) → low-spin complex → inner orbital complex → d\(^2\)sp\(^3\) hybridization.

Step 2: Analyze [CoF\(_6\)]\(^{3-}\).
Weak field ligand F\(^-\) → high-spin complex → outer orbital complex → sp\(^3\)d\(^2\) hybridization.

Step 3: Confirm geometry.
Both complexes are octahedral, consistent with six-coordinate hybridization schemes.

Step 4: Conclusion.
\[ \boxed{[Mn(CN)_6]^{3-}: d^2sp^3, \quad [CoF_6]^{3-}: sp^3d^2} \]
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