JEE Main 2022ChemistryCoordination CompoundsMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2022Coordination Compounds Question with Solution

JEE Main 2022 (29 Jun Shift 2)

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

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: C
Correct answer
CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
 

Step-by-step explanation

In the structure of CuSO4·5H2O only one water molecule, which is outside the brackets (coordination sphere), is hydrogen-bonded. The other four molecules of water are coordinated.

 

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