Question:

The correct option(s) regarding the complex ${[Co(en)(NH3)3(H2O)]^{3+} (en = H2NCH2CH2NH2)}$ is (are)

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • It has two geometrical isomers
  • It will have three geometrical isomers if bidentate ?en? is replaced by two cyanide ligands
  • It is paramagnetic
  • It absorbs light at longer wavelength as compared to ${[Co(en)(NH3)4]^{3+}}$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

(A) ${[Co(en)(NH_3)_3 (H_2O)]^{+3}}$ complex is type of ${[M(AA)b_3 c ]} $ have two G.I.
(B) If (en) is replaced by two cynide ligand, complex will be type of ${ [Ma3b2c]}$ and have 3 G.I.
(C) ${[Co(en)(NH3)3(H2O)]^{3+}}$ have d6 configuration ${(t^6_{2g})}$ on central metal with SFL therefore it is dimagnetic
in nature.
(D) Complex ${ [Co(en)(NH3)3(H2O)]^{3+}}$ have lesser ${CFSE (\Delta_O)}$ value than ${[Co(en)(NH3)4]^{3+}}$ therefore complex ${ [Co(en)(NH3)3(H2O)]^{+}}$ absorbs longer wavelength for d-d transition.
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