NEET 2026
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2026
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Coordination Compounds
NEET 2026 · Chemistry · Coordination Compounds
Given below are two statements: Statement-I : [Fe(ox)_3]^ 3- is...
Given below are two statements:
Statement-I : is chiral.
Statement-II : is chiral.
(Given : oxH = HOOCCOOH)
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement-I : is chiral.
Statement-II : is chiral.
(Given : oxH = HOOCCOOH)
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Options
- AStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct.
- BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct.
- CBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are incorrect.
- DStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
Correct answer
D. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
Step-by-step solution
Statement-I: is an octahedral complex of the type . It lacks any plane of symmetry or center of inversion. Hence, it is optically active and chiral. Statement-I is correct.
Statement-II: is an octahedral complex of the type . In the trans isomer, the two identical monodentate ligands are placed opposite to each other. This geometry possesses a plane of symmetry passing through the metal and the bidentate ligands, as well as a center of inversion. Hence, it is optically inactive and achiral. Statement-II is incorrect.
Therefore, Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
Answer: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
Statement-II: is an octahedral complex of the type . In the trans isomer, the two identical monodentate ligands are placed opposite to each other. This geometry possesses a plane of symmetry passing through the metal and the bidentate ligands, as well as a center of inversion. Hence, it is optically inactive and achiral. Statement-II is incorrect.
Therefore, Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.
Answer: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect.