JEE Main20209 Jan 2020Morning ShiftChemistryCoordination CompoundsActual
Complex X Of composition C r H 2 O 6 C l n Has a spin only magnetic moment of 3.83 B . M . It reacts with A g N O 3 And shows geometrical isomerism. The IUPAC nomenclature of X Is:
Options
- AHexaaqua chromium(III) chloride
- BTetraaquadichlorido chromium(IV) chloride dihydrate
- CDichloridotetraaqua chromium(IV) chloride dihydrate
- DTetraaquadichlorido chromium(III) chloride dihydrate
Correct answer
D. Tetraaquadichlorido chromium(III) chloride dihydrate
Step-by-step solution
Cr H 2 O 6 Cl n μ complex spin = 3 .83   B . M . From data of magnetic moment oxidation number of Cr should be + 3 Hence, complex is Cr H 2 O 6 Cl 3 . The above complex formula can have following different types of complexes- 1 .   Cr H 2 O 6 Cl 3 As chlorine atoms are outside of co-ordination sphere hence it can react with Silver nitrate to form silver chloride, but can not show Geometrical Isomerism because all 6 ligands are same i.e. aqua 2 .   Cr H 2 O 5 Cl Cl 2 . H 2 O This complex can reac