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NEET CHEMISTRYCoordination CompoundsMedium

Question

The complex that will exhibit maximum ionic conductivity in aqueous solution is:

A

K4[Fe(CN)6]K_4[Fe(CN)_6]

B

[Co(NH3)6]Cl3[Co(NH_3)_6]Cl_3

C

[Cu(NH3)4]Cl2[Cu(NH_3)_4]Cl_2

D

[Ni(CO)4][Ni(CO)_4]

Step-by-Step Solution

The ionic conductivity of a coordination compound in an aqueous solution is directly proportional to the total number of ions it furnishes upon dissociation . Let us examine the dissociation of the given complexes:

  1. K4[Fe(CN)6]4K++[Fe(CN)6]4K_4[Fe(CN)_6] \rightarrow 4K^+ + [Fe(CN)_6]^{4-} (Total 5 ions)
  2. [Co(NH3)6]Cl3[Co(NH3)6]3++3Cl[Co(NH_3)_6]Cl_3 \rightarrow [Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+} + 3Cl^- (Total 4 ions)
  3. [Cu(NH3)4]Cl2[Cu(NH3)4]2++2Cl[Cu(NH_3)_4]Cl_2 \rightarrow [Cu(NH_3)_4]^{2+} + 2Cl^- (Total 3 ions)
  4. [Ni(CO)4][Ni(CO)_4] is a neutral molecular complex and does not ionize in water (0 ions). Since K4[Fe(CN)6]K_4[Fe(CN)_6] produces the maximum number of ions in an aqueous solution, it will exhibit the highest ionic conductivity.

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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