AIIMS2007Chemistry-Inorganic Chemistry
AIIMS 2007 Chemistry Charge Transfer Complexes Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Assertion : SnI₄ is an orange solid.
Reason : The colour arises due to charge transfer.
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
Detailed Explanation
The orange colour of SnI4 is caused by the absorption of blue light, the reflected light thus containing a higher proportion of red and orange.
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