Given below are two statements: Statement I: [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺ is a homoleptic complex whereas [Co(NH₃)₄Cl₂]⁺ is a heteroleptic complex. Statement II: Complex [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺ has only one kind of ligand but [Co(NH₃)₄Cl₂]⁺ has more than one kind of ligands. Choose the correct answer:
easy
Coordination Compounds
2024
chemistry
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Explanation
To solve this problem, we need to understand the concepts of homoleptic and heteroleptic complexes.• A homoleptic complex is one in which a metal ion is surrounded by only one type of ligand.• A heteroleptic complex is one in which a metal ion is surrounded by more than one type of ligand.Let's analyze the given statements:Statement I:[Co(NH3)6]3+
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