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Question

Identify the hybridization of the central metal ion in the complex [CoBr_{4}]^{2–} and determine the number of unpaired electrons. [CoBr_{4}]^{2–} adopts a tetrahedral geometry.

Accepted Answer

$$sp^{3}$$; 3 unpaired electrons

Answer

$$sp^{3}$$; 1 unpaired electron

Answer

$$d^{2}$sp^{3}$$; 2 unpaired electrons

Answer

$$d^{2}$sp^{3}$$; 3 unpaired electrons

Identify the hybridization of the central metal ion in the complex [CoBr4]2– and determine the number of unpaired electrons. [CoBr4]2– adopts a tetrahedral geometry.

Identify the hybridization of the central metal ion in the complex [CoBr₄]^2– and determine the number of unpaired electrons. [CoBr₄]^2– adopts a tetrahedral geometry.