Given below are two statements: (Given : oxH2 = HOOC - COOH) In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
- Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Answer
(4) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Solution
1. [Fe(ox)3]3- is an octahedral complex of the type [M(AA)3], which has D3 symmetry lacking any plane of symmetry ( ) or center of inversion (i). It exists as non-superimposable mirror images (enantiomers) and is optically active (chiral). Hence, Statement I is correct.
2. trans-[Cr(H2O)2(ox)2]- has the two unidentate H2O ligands trans to each other and the two chelating oxalate ligands lying opposite in the equatorial plane. It has a plane of symmetry and a center of inversion, making it achiral. Hence, Statement II is incorrect.
Answer: (4)