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For Co(II), (choose incorrect statement) :

 

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a

planar complexes are formed with bidentate monoanionic like dmg, o-aminophenoxide etc.

b

tetrahedral complexes are generally formed with monodentate anionic ligands like N3,OH etc

c

planar complexes are also formed with a neutral bidentate ligands like ethylenediamine.

d

none of these

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Dmg does not contains two donor atoms which can coordinate to the central metal atom or ion it does not form planar complexes with bidentate monoanionic ligand.

Since Ethylenediamine is a chelating ligand. planar complexes are not formed with a neutral bidentate ligand like ethylenediamine.

Tetrahedral complexes are generally formed by terminal ligand and a bridging ligand.

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For Co(II), (choose incorrect statement) :