Q.

Statement-1 : In [Co(en)3]Cl3, the coordination number of Co3+ ion is 3.

Statement-2'en' is a bidentate ligand.

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a

Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.

b

Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for statement-1.

c

Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.

d

Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

[CO(en)3]Cl3

en is bidentate & neutral ligand
So Co-ordination no.= 2 × 3 = 6

O.S. [Co(en)3]Cl3

           x+3(0)-3=0  x=+3

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Statement-1 : In [Co(en)3]Cl3, the coordination number of Co3+ ion is 3.Statement-2 : 'en' is a bidentate ligand.