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NEET Chemistry Question (2024) — Solution

Question

Given below are two statements : Statement I : [ Co ( NH _3 )_6 ]^ 3+ is a homoleptic complex whereas [ Co ( NH _3 )_4 Cl _2 ]^ + is a heteroleptic complex. Statement II : Complex [ Co ( NH _3 )_6 ]^ 3+ has only one kind of ligands but [ Co ( NH _3 )_4 Cl _2 ]^ + has more than one kind of ligands. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Options

  1. A. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  2. B. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  3. C. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  4. D. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Answer

D. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Step-by-step solution

[ Co ( NH _3 )_6 ]^ 3+ is a homoleptic complex as only one type of ligands ( NH _3 ) is coordinated with Co ^ 3+ ion. While [ Co ( NH _3 )_4 Cl _2 ]^ + is a heteroleptic complex in which Co ^ 3+ ion is ligated with more than one type of ligands, i.e., NH _3 and Cl ^ - .

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