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AIIMS 2010 Chemistry Nomenclature Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion: A complex ion with chemical formula is named as tetrakis (ethylenediamine)μ-hydroxo-μ-imido dicobalt (III) ion. Reason: In naming polynuclear complexes i.e., containing two or more metal atoms joined by bridging ligands, the word μ is added with hyphen before the name of such ligands.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option A

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