- AThe complex is paramagnetic
- BThe complex is an outer orbital complex
- CThe complex gives white precipitate with silver nitrate solution
- DThe complex involves d2sp3 hybridization and is octahedral in shape.
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Correct answer: B
- Identify the complex and oxidation state
Given complex:
This can be written as:
Since is a neutral ligand, the oxidation state of chromium is:
So the metal ion is .
- Find the electronic configuration of
Atomic number of Cr = 24
Neutral Cr:
For , remove 3 electrons:
- first from : electron
- then from : electrons
So,
- Magnetic nature
A configuration has 3 unpaired electrons in an octahedral field.
Thus the complex is paramagnetic.
So Option A is correct.
- Hybridization and type of orbital complex
For an octahedral ion like , two vacant orbitals are available for bonding. Hence the complex uses inner orbitals, giving:
This corresponds to an inner orbital complex, not an outer orbital complex.
So:
- Option D is correct: hybridization and octahedral shape.
- Option B is wrong: it is not an outer orbital complex.
- Reaction with silver nitrate
In , the three chloride ions are outside the coordination sphere:
These free ions react with to give white precipitate of :
Therefore Option C is correct.
- Conclusion
The wrong statement is:
because is an inner orbital octahedral complex, not an outer orbital complex.
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