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Based on crystal field theory explain why \text {Co(III)} forms a paramagnetic octahedral complex with weak field ligands whereas it forms a diamagnetic octahedral complex with strong field ligands.

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t^{4}_{2g} e^{2} _{g} will be the electronic configuration where it indicates that it has 4 unpaired electrons and is paramagnetic, with a weak ligand \Delta _{0}<p. The configuration will be t^{6}_{2g} e^{0}_{g} with strong field ligand and there will not be any unpaired electrons. Hence it is diamagnetic.

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