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The magnetic moment of a complex `(A)` of Co was found to be `4.89BM` and the `EAN as 36` co alos forms complex `(B)` with magnetic moment `3.47BM` and `EAN` as37 and complex `(C )` with `EAN` as `36but` diamagnetic Which of the following statements is true regarding the above observation?

A

The oxidation states of Co in (A),(B) and `(C )` are `+3,+2` and `+3` respectively .

B

Complexes `(A)` and `(B)` have `sp^(3)d^(2)` hybridisation state while `(C )` has `dsp^(3)` hybrisation state .

C

The spin multiplicities of Co in `(A),(B)` and `(C )` are 3,2 and 1,respectively .

D

The oxidation states of `Co` in `(A),(B)` and `(C )` are `+6,+8` and `+1` respectively .

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