CBSE Class 12 Chemistry 2017 Delhi Set 1 Solved Paper

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(i) What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Co(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6] ?
(ii) Why a solution of [Ni(H2O)6]2+ is green while a solution of [Ni(CN)4]2 is colourless ? (At. no. of Ni=28 ).
(iii) Write the IUPAC name of the following complex: [Co(NH3)5(CO3)]Cl.
Solution:  
(i) Complex [Co(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6] shows coordination isomerism. This type of isomerism arises from the interchange of ligands between cationic and anionic entities of different metal ions present in the complex.
(ii) In [Ni(H2O)6]2+,H2O is a weak field ligand. So there are unpaired electrons in Ni2+. In this complex, the d electrons from the lower energy level can be excited to the higher energy level. The possibility of d - d electrons is present. Therefore, Ni(H2O6)]2+ is coloured. In [Ni(CN)4]2, the electrons are all paired as CNis a strong ligand. So, dd transition is not possible in [Ni(CN)4]2. Hence, it is colourless.
(iii) The IUPAC name of [Co(NH3)5(CO3)]Cl is Pentaamminecarbonatocobalt (III) chloride.
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