Question: You isolated two octahedral complexes, [Co(CO)6]3+ and [Co(OH2)6]3+, while working in a lab. One of them is red in color whereas the other one is

You isolated two octahedral complexes, [Co(CO)6]3+ and [Co(OH2)6]3+, while working in a lab. One of them is red in color whereas the other one is violet. Identify which one is which. Explain your answer with appropriate figure, if any. (HINT: CO is a strong field ligand and H2O is a weak field ligand).

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