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Which of the following statements about the complex `[CoF_6]^(3-)` which is paramagnetic in nature is correct?

A

The cobalt involves `d^2sp^3` hybridization

B

The cobalt involves `sp^3d^2` -hybridization

C

The primary valencies of cobalt are nine

D

The ligands present in the complex are neutral fluorine atoms

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B

`ln [CoF_6]^(3-), Co^(3+)" is " 3d^6` . Its electronic configuration is
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