Question:

Homoleptic complexes among the following are
(A) K3[Al(C2O4)3], (B) [CoCl2(en)2]+, (C) K2[Zn(OH)4]

Updated On: Apr 1, 2025
  • A only
  • (A) and (B) only
  • (A) and (C) only
  • (C) only
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

A homoleptic complex is a coordination compound that contains only one type of ligand. Now let's analyze each option:

  • (A) K3 [Al(C2O4)3]: This is a homoleptic complex because it contains only oxalate ions (C2O42-) as ligands.
  • (B) [CoCl2(en)2]+: This is not a homoleptic complex because it contains two different types of ligands: chloride ions (Cl-) and ethylenediamine (en).
  • (C) K2 [Zn(OH)4]: This is a homoleptic complex because it contains only hydroxide ions (OH-) as ligands.

Thus, the homoleptic complexes are (A) and (C), making option (C) the correct answer.

The correct answer is (C) : (A) and (C) only.

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