Q.

Which of the following statement is not true for the reaction given below?

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

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a

It is a ligand substitution reaction

b

NH3 is a relatively strong field ligand while H2O is a weak field ligand

c

[Cu(NH3)4] 2+ , has a tetrahedral structure and is paramagnetic

d

During the reaction, there is a change in colour from light blue to dark blue

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

In [Cu(NH3)4]2+, Cu2+ is dsp2 hybridized, hence structure is square planar and complex is paramagnetic.

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