STANDARD Chemistry Structure and Bonding Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements. Statement I : In CuSO₄.5H₂O, Cu – O bonds are present. Statement II : In CuSO₄.5H₂O, ligands coordinating with Cu(II) ion are O-and S-based ligands. In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Both statement I and statement II are correct.
Both statement I and statement II are incorrect.
Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect.
Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Only oxygen atom forms co-ordinate bond with Cu²⁺ in CuSO₄.5H₂O. Sulphur atom does not form co-ordinate bond with Cu²⁺.
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