Q.

Statement - I : [Cu(CN)4]2– is more stable than [Cu(H2O)4]2+
Statement - II : On heating [Cu(H2O)4]2+ with NH3, [Cu(NH3)4]2+ is formed.

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a

Both statements I and II are correct

b

Statement-I is incorrect and statement-II is correct

c

Both statements I and II are incorrect

d

Statement-I is correct and statement-II is incorrect

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

  [Cu(CN)4]2–  , CN is a strong field ligand , CFSE  is high therefore  this compound is more stable 

 [Cu(H2O)4]2+ ,  H2O is a  is a weak  field ligand  so CFSE  is less therefore  this compound is less stable 

 [Cu(H2O)4]2+ + 4 NH [Cu(NH3)4]2+ + 4 H2O

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