Both Statement (1) and (2) are false.
Given below are two statements : Statement I : PF_5 and BrF_5 both exhibit sp^3 ~d hybridisation. Statement II : Both SF_6 and [ Co ( NH_3 )_6 ]^3+…
JEE Main 2024 — Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry
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Given below are two statements : Statement I : PF5 and BrF5 both exhibit sp3 d hybridisation. Statement II : Both SF6 and [Co(NH3)6]3+ exhibit sp3 d2 hybridisation. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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Options
- A
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- B
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- C
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- D
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
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