Identify the correct statements from the following Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- A, B, C, D and E
- B, C and D only
- A, C and D only
- A, C and E only
Answer
(3) A, C and D only
Solution
A. C2O42- is a bidentate (chelating) ligand, while OH- and SCN- are monodentate
⇒ chelate effect makes [Fe(C2O4)3]3- the most stable ⇒ True
B. en is a chelating ligand, NH3 is not ⇒ [Cu(en)2]2+ is more stable than [Cu(NH3)4]2+ ⇒ False
C. In K4[Fe(CN)6], Fe2+ is 3d6; CN- (strong field) pairs the electrons ⇒ t2g6eg0, inner-orbital d2sp3 ⇒ True
D. NO2- can bind through N (nitrito-N) or O (nitrito-O) ⇒ [Fe(NO2)3Cl3]3- shows linkage isomerism ⇒ True
E. NO2- (N or O) and SCN- (S or N) are ambidentate ligands ⇒ False
∴ Correct statements: A, C and D
Answer: (3)