Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer
(1) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Solution
A homoleptic complex has only one kind of ligand; a heteroleptic complex has more than one kind.
[Co(NH3)6]3+ has only NH3 ligands homoleptic.
[Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ has NH3 and Cl- ligands heteroleptic.
Both statements are true (Statement II gives the reason for Statement I).
Answer: (1)