NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Given below are two statements: Statement I: ( N ( CH ₃ )₃ ) and ( P ( CH ₃ )₃ ) can act as ligands to form transition metal complexes. Statement II: As N and P are from same group, the nature of bonding of ( N ( CH ₃ )₃ ) and ( P ( CH ₃ )₃ ) is always same with transition metals. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Options
- AStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
- BStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
- CBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct.
- DBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
Correct answer
A. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Step-by-step solution
N ( CH ₃ )₃ and P ( CH ₃ )₃ both are Lewis base and acts as ligand, However, P ( CH ₃ )₃ has a -acceptor character.