Q 1 :    

The correct statements from the following are:                                                     [2024]

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 the formation of [Ni(CN)4]2-complex is dsp2.

D. The number of possible isomer(s) of cis-[PtCl2(en)2]2+is one.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • B, C only

     

  • A, C only

     

  • A, D only

     

  • B, D only

     

(1)

(A) Crystal field theory helps us in arranging the ligands in increasing order of their crystal field splitting strength.

(B) Valence bond theory does not give a quantitative interpretation of the thermodynamic or kinetic stabilities of coordination compounds.

(C) [Ni(CN)4]2- 

       Oxidation number of Ni = +2

       Ni2+:[Ar]3d818 

  

     CN- is a strong field ligand, hence it causes pairing of 3d8 electrons, then causes dsp2 hybridization using 3d, 4s, and 4p orbitals.

(D) cis- [PtCl2(en)2]2+has a pair of enantiomers.