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Question

Homoleptic complex from the following complexes is:

A

Triamminetriaquachromium (III)

B

Potassium trioxalatoaluminate (III)

C

Diamminechloridonitrito-N-platinum (II)

D

Pentaamminecarbonatocobalt (III) chloride

Step-by-Step Solution

Complexes in which a metal is bound to only one kind of donor groups (ligands) are known as homoleptic complexes.

  • In Potassium trioxalatoaluminate(III), K3[Al(C2O4)3]K_3[Al(C_2O_4)_3], the central metal ion Al(III) is bound to only one type of ligand, i.e., oxalato (C2O42C_2O_4^{2-}). Therefore, it is a homoleptic complex.
  • In Triamminetriaquachromium(III), the central metal is bound to two types of ligands: ammine (NH3NH_3) and aqua (H2OH_2O). So, it is heteroleptic.
  • In Diamminechloridonitrito-N-platinum(II), the central metal is bound to three types of ligands: ammine, chlorido, and nitrito-N. So, it is heteroleptic.
  • In Pentaamminecarbonatocobalt(III) chloride, the central metal is bound to two types of ligands: ammine and carbonato. So, it is heteroleptic.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET CHEMISTRY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Coordination Compounds. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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