STANDARDChemistry-Coordination Compounds
STANDARD Chemistry Electronic Configurations Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Assertion : Co(IV) is known but Ni(IV) is not. Reason : Ni(IV) has d⁴ electronic configuration.
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 C
Detailed Explanation
Co(IV) is known due to its stable electronic configuration, whereas Ni(IV) is not stable because it does not achieve a stable electronic configuration.
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