Given below are two statements :
Statement I : is a homoleptic complex whereas is a heteroleptic complex.
Statement II : Complex has only one kind of ligands but has more than one kind of ligands.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true
- BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
- CStatement I is true but Statement II is false
- DStatement 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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