NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryCoordination CompoundsPractice
Complex X of composition Cr H 2 O 6 C l n has a spin only magnetic moment of 3 .83 BM . It reacts with A g N O 3 and shows geometrical isomerism. The IUPAC nomenclature of X is
Options
- ATetraaquadichlorido chromium (IV) chloride dihydrate
- BTetraaquadichlorido chromium (III) chloride dihydrate
- CHexaaqua chromium (III) chloride
- DDichloridotetraaqua chromium (IV) chloride dihydrate
Correct answer
B. Tetraaquadichlorido chromium (III) chloride dihydrate
Step-by-step solution
This compound can be identified and named as follows Cr H 2 O 6 C l n As μ complex s p i n = 3.8 B . M . = n ( n + 2 ) On solving n = 3 Oxidation No. of Cr = + 3 As compound also shows Geometrical isomerism so it will be [ Cr H 2 O ) 4 C l 2 Cl . 2 H 2 O It is named as → Tetraaquadichloridochromium(III)chloride dihydrate