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Coordination Compounds question

2024 · Q137
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Coordination Compounds question

2024 · Q137

NEETChemistryCoordination CompoundsMCQ+4 / −1

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : [Co(NH3)6]3+[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_6]^{3+}[Co(NH3​)6​]3+ is a homoleptic complex whereas [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_4 \mathrm{Cl}_2]^{+}[Co(NH3​)4​Cl2​]+ is a heteroleptic complex.

Statement II : Complex [Co(NH3)6]3+[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_6]^{3+}[Co(NH3​)6​]3+ has only one kind of ligands but [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_4 \mathrm{Cl}_2]^{+}[Co(NH3​)4​Cl2​]+ has more than one kind of ligands.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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

To determine the correctness of these statements and choose the correct option, we need to understand the concepts of homoleptic and heteroleptic complexes:

Homoleptic Complex: A complex in which a central atom is surrounded by only one kind of donor atom or identical ligands is known as a homoleptic complex. An example would be $$[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_6]^{3+}$$, where all the ligands are ammonia ($\mathrm{NH}_3$).

Heteroleptic Complex: A complex in which a central atom is surrounded by more than one kind of donor atom or different ligands is known as a heteroleptic complex, such as $$[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_4\mathrm{Cl}_2]^{+}$$ which contains two different types of ligands, ammonia ($\mathrm{NH}_3$) and chloride ($\mathrm{Cl}^-$).

Statement I: $$[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_6]^{3+}$$ is a homoleptic complex whereas $$[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_4\mathrm{Cl}_2]^{+}$$ is a heteroleptic complex.

This statement is accurate because $$[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_6]^{3+}$$ indeed is a homoleptic complex as it consists only of ammonia ligands. Conversely, $$[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_4\mathrm{Cl}_2]^{+}$$ is a heteroleptic complex, containing both ammonia and chloride ligands.

Statement II: Complex $$[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_6]^{3+}$$ has only one kind of ligands but $$[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_4\mathrm{Cl}_2]^{+}$$ has more than one kind of ligands.

This statement is also true. As explained, in $$[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_6]^{3+}$$, there is only one type of ligand (ammonia), and in $$[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_4\mathrm{Cl}_2]^{+}$$, there are two different types of ligands (ammonia and chloride), which is consistent with the definition provided.

Conclusion: Both Statement I and Statement II are true. Therefore, the correct choice is:

Option A: Both Statement I and Statement II are true

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