Q.

Pick out the correct statement with respect to [Mn(CN)6]3-.               [2017]
 

1 It is sp3d2 hybridised and tetrahedral.  
2 It is d2sp3 hybridised and octahedral.  
3 It is dsp2 hybridised and square planar.  
4 It is sp3d2 hybridised and octahedral.  

Ans.

(2)

[Mn(CN)6]3-: Let oxidation state of Mn be x.

x+6×(-1)=-3    x=+3

Electronic configuration of Mn: [Ar]3d54s2

Electronic configuration of Mn3+:  [Ar]3d4

CN- is a strong field ligand, it causes pairing of electrons in the 3d orbital.

Thus, [Mn(CN)6]3- has d2sp3 hybridisation and has octahedral geometry.