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2024 · 31 Jan · Shift 1 · Q7
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Coordination Compounds question

2024 · 31 Jan · Shift 1 · Q7

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The correct statements from following are: A. The strength of anionic ligands can be explained by crystal field theory. B. Valence bond theory does not give a quantitative interpretation of kinetic stability of coordination compounds. C. The hybridization involved in formation of [Ni(CN)4]2−\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]^{2-}[Ni(CN)4​]2− complex is dsp2\mathrm{dsp}^2dsp2. D. The number of possible isomer(s) of cis-[PtCl2(en)2]2+\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_2(\mathrm{en})_2\right]^{2+}[PtCl2​(en)2​]2+ is one Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  1. A
    B, C only
  2. B
    B, D only
  3. C
    A, C only
  4. D
    A, D only
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Correct answer: A

  1. Check statement A: “The strength of anionic ligands can be explained by crystal field theory.”

    This statement is false.

    • Crystal Field Theory (CFT) explains splitting of ddd-orbitals due to electrostatic interaction between metal ion and ligands.
    • However, the relative ligand strength (spectrochemical series), especially why some ligands are strong-field and others weak-field, is not fully explained by simple CFT.
    • For this, more advanced theories like Ligand Field Theory / Molecular Orbital Theory are needed.

    Hence, A is incorrect.

  2. Check statement B: “Valence bond theory does not give a quantitative interpretation of kinetic stability of coordination compounds.”

    This statement is true.

    • Valence Bond Theory (VBT) explains geometry and magnetic behavior qualitatively.
    • It does not explain kinetic stability/inertness vs lability quantitatively.
    • In fact, VBT has important limitations in discussing rates of ligand substitution.

    Hence, B is correct.

  3. Check statement C: “The hybridization involved in formation of [Ni(CN)4]2−[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CN})_4]^{2-}[Ni(CN)4​]2− complex is dsp2\mathrm{dsp}^2dsp2.”

    This statement is true.

    • Oxidation state of Ni: x+4(−1)=−2⇒x=+2x+4(-1)=-2 \Rightarrow x=+2x+4(−1)=−2⇒x=+2
    • So metal ion is Ni2+\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}Ni2+.
    • Electronic configuration of Ni2+\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}Ni2+: [Ar]3d8[\mathrm{Ar}]3d^8[Ar]3d8
    • CN−\mathrm{CN}^-CN− is a strong-field ligand, so electrons pair up.
    • For coordination number 4 with strong-field d8d^8d8 metal, the complex becomes square planar.
    • Square planar complexes involve dsp2dsp^2dsp2 hybridization.

    Hence, C is correct.

  4. Check statement D: “The number of possible isomer(s) of cis-[PtCl2(en)2]2+[\mathrm{PtCl}_2(\mathrm{en})_2]^{2+}[PtCl2​(en)2​]2+ is one.”

    This statement is false.

    • Here, en\mathrm{en}en is ethylenediamine, a bidentate ligand.
    • The complex is octahedral: [PtCl2(en)2]2+[\mathrm{PtCl}_2(\mathrm{en})_2]^{2+}[PtCl2​(en)2​]2+.
    • For octahedral complexes of type [M(AA)2X2][M(AA)_2X_2][M(AA)2​X2​], the cis form is optically active and exists as two enantiomers (Δ\DeltaΔ and Λ\LambdaΛ).
    • Therefore, cis-[PtCl2(en)2]2+[\mathrm{PtCl}_2(\mathrm{en})_2]^{2+}[PtCl2​(en)2​]2+ has 2 isomers, not 1.

    Hence, D is incorrect.

  5. Identify correct statements

    Correct statements are: B and C\boxed{B \text{ and } C}B and C​

  6. Match with options

    • Option A: B, C only ✔
    • Option B: B, D only ✘
    • Option C: A, C only ✘
    • Option D: A, D only ✘

Therefore, the correct option is: A\boxed{\text{A}}A​

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