Co-Ordination Compounds Question 242
Question: Which of the following statement is not true for the reaction given below? $ {{[ Cu,{{(H_2O)}_4} ]}^{2+}}+4NH_3\rightarrow {{[ Cu{{(NH_3)}_4} ]}^{2+}}+4H_2O $
Options:
A) It is a ligand substitution reaction
B) $ NH_3 $ is relatively strong field ligand while $ H_2O $ is a weak field ligand
C) During the reaction, there is a change in colour form light blue to dark blue
D) $ {{[Cu{{(NH_3)}_4}]}^{2+}} $ has tetrahedral structure and is paramagnetic
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ {{[Cu{{(NH_3)}_4}]}^{2+}} $ has square planar structure and is paramagnetic.
