AIIMS2010Chemistry-Coordination Compounds
AIIMS 2010 Chemistry Complex Ions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12
A complex PtCl₄.5NH₃ shows a molar conductance of 402 Ω⁻¹ cm² mol⁻¹ in water and precipitates three moles of AgCl with AgNO₃ solution. The formula of the complex is
A
[Pt(NH₃)₄]Cl₂
B
[Pt(NH₃)₃Cl]Cl₂
C
[Pt(NH₃)₃Cl₃]Cl
D
[Pt(NH₃)₅Cl]Cl₂
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The complex [PtCl4.5NH3] is designated as [Pt(NH3)5Cl]Cl3, which ionizes to [Pt(NH3)5Cl]3+ + 3Cl- ions.
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