Question:

Which one among the following is a homoleptic complex?

Updated On: Mar 4, 2024
  • Tris(ethane-1,2-diamine)cobalt(III) chloride
  • Triamminetriaquachromium(III) chloride
  • Diamminechloridonitrito-N-platinum(II)
  • Dichloridobis(ethane-1,2-diamine)cobalt(III) chloride
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Answer (a) Tris(ethane-1,2-diamine)cobalt(III) chloride
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.