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Select the correct statement for Zeise's salt:

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a

The formula of Zeise salt is  The formula of Zeise's salt isFeπC5H52

b

C-C the bond length of ethylene is higher in complex than the C-C bond length of ethylene in an isolated condition

c

The formula of Zeise's salt is KPtCl3C2(CN)4

d

The C=C bond is present in the same plane as the PtCl3 group

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The correct statement for Zeise's salt is C-C bond length of ethylene is higher in complex than C-C bond length of ethylene in isolated conditions.

Zeise's salt KIPtCl3C2H4,C2H4 is perpendicular to the Pt-square complex's plane. A result of the back bonding π° of  B.L. C2H4,CC B.L. 

Hence, option B is correct.

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