Choose the incorrect option for X and Y?
(I) X and Y are different in shape
(II) Oxidation of Hg and Co are same in both the complexes
(III) X has spin only magnetic moment equals to 1.73 BM
(IV) Both isomers having same hybridisation around central metal ion

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Choose the incorrect option for X and Y?

(I) X and Y are different in shape

(II) Oxidation of Hg and Co are same in both the complexes

(III) X has spin only magnetic moment equals to 1.73 BM

(IV) Both isomers having same hybridisation around central metal ion

TestHub · Accepted Answer

HgI 2 ​ → scarlet red precipitate. X = Hg + 2 ​ [ Co + 2 ( SCN ) 4 ​ ] with hybridization sp 3 and n = 3 . Y = Hg + 2 ​ [ Co + 2 ( NCS ) 4 ​ ] with hybridization sp 3 and n = 3 .

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