Spectroscopic ground state term symbols of cobalt ions in [Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺ and [CoCl₄]²⁻ respectively are · ABC26IN0394

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Coordination – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

Spectroscopic ground state term symbols of cobalt ions in $\mathrm{[Co(H_2O)_6]^{2+}}$ and $\mathrm{[CoCl_4]^{2-}}$ respectively are

(a)${}^{2}T_{1g}$ and ${}^{4}A_{2}$

(b)${}^{4}T_{1g}$ and ${}^{4}A_{2}$

(c)${}^{4}T_{2g}$ and ${}^{4}T_{1}$

(d)${}^{2}T_{1}$ and ${}^{4}A_{1}$

Answer

Answer (as printed): B

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