Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Which of the following statements about coordination compounds is correct?
A
The geometry of [Co(NH3)6]3+ is octahedral and it is diamagnetic due to the absence of unpaired electrons.
B
All coordination compounds exhibit optical isomerism regardless of their ligand arrangement.
C
The oxidation state of cobalt in [Co(NH3)6]3+ is +2 and it contains unpaired electrons.
D
Ionization isomers of a coordination compound yield the same ions upon dissolution in water.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The complex [Co(NH3)6]3+ has an octahedral geometry and is diamagnetic as it has no unpaired electrons, which is consistent with the information provided in the NCERT context.
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