NEST2025ChemistryCoordination Compounds
A first-row transition metal dipositive ion forms an octahedral aqua complex P , which is paramagnetic. The addition of excess ammonia to P gives Q , which also is paramagnetic. Adding excess NaCN to P gives a diamagnetic complex R . The complexes P , Q , and R , respectively, are
Options
- A[ Ni ( H ₂ O )₆ ]²⁺, [ Ni ( NH ₃ )₆ ]²⁺ , and [ Ni ( CN )₄ ]²⁻
- B[ Ti ( H ₂ O )₆ ]²⁺, [ Ti ( NH ₃ )₆ ]²⁺ , and [ Ti ( CN )₆ ]⁴⁻
- C[ V ( H ₂ O )₆ ]²⁺, [ V ( NH ₃ )₆ ]²⁺ , and [ V ( CN )₆ ]⁴⁻
- D[ Cu ( H ₂ O )₆ ]²⁺, [ Cu ( NH ₃ )₆ ]²⁺ , and [ Cu ( CN )₄ ]²⁻
Correct answer
A. [ Ni ( H ₂ O )₆ ]²⁺, [ Ni ( NH ₃ )₆ ]²⁺ , and [ Ni ( CN )₄ ]²⁻
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