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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 complex is . D. The number of possible isomer(s) of cis- is one Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- AB, C only
- BB, D only
- CA, C only
- DA, D only
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Correct answer: A
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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 -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.
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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.
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Check statement C: “The hybridization involved in formation of complex is .”
This statement is true.
- Oxidation state of Ni:
- So metal ion is .
- Electronic configuration of :
- is a strong-field ligand, so electrons pair up.
- For coordination number 4 with strong-field metal, the complex becomes square planar.
- Square planar complexes involve hybridization.
Hence, C is correct.
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Check statement D: “The number of possible isomer(s) of cis- is one.”
This statement is false.
- Here, is ethylenediamine, a bidentate ligand.
- The complex is octahedral: .
- For octahedral complexes of type , the cis form is optically active and exists as two enantiomers ( and ).
- Therefore, cis- has 2 isomers, not 1.
Hence, D is incorrect.
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Identify correct statements
Correct statements are:
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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:
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