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Coordination entities with only three ligand groups attached to the metal ion can have d^2sp^3 hybridisation.(a) True(b) FalseI had been asked this question in class test.My question is from Bonding in Coordination Compounds in section Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct CHOICE is (a) True

The best EXPLANATION: This happens in the case of didentate ligands which have six pairs of electrons from three molecules. For EXAMPLE, [Co(ox)3]^3- has d^2sp^3 HYBRIDISATION and is DIAMAGNETIC.



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