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NEET CHEMISTRYCoordination CompoundsMedium

Question

The correct order of the stoichiometries of AgClAgCl formed when AgNO3AgNO_3 in excess is treated with the complexes: CoCl36NH3CoCl_3 \cdot 6NH_3, CoCl35NH3CoCl_3 \cdot 5NH_3, CoCl34NH3CoCl_3 \cdot 4NH_3, respectively, is:

A

1 AgClAgCl, 3 AgClAgCl, 2 AgClAgCl

B

3 AgClAgCl, 1 AgClAgCl, 2 AgClAgCl

C

3 AgClAgCl, 2 AgClAgCl, 1 AgClAgCl

D

2 AgClAgCl, 3 AgClAgCl, 1 AgClAgCl

Step-by-Step Solution

According to Werner's theory, the central metal ion (Cobalt, +3+3) has a fixed secondary valency (coordination number) of 6. Species inside the coordination sphere are non-ionisable, while halide ions outside the sphere are ionisable and precipitate with AgNO3AgNO_3.

  1. CoCl36NH3CoCl_3 \cdot 6NH_3: Written as [Co(NH3)6]Cl3[Co(NH_3)_6]Cl_3. All three ClCl^- ions are outside the coordination sphere (primary valency only). Thus, 3 moles of AgClAgCl are formed.
  2. CoCl35NH3CoCl_3 \cdot 5NH_3: Written as [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2[Co(NH_3)_5Cl]Cl_2. One ClCl^- is inside (secondary valency) and two are outside. Thus, 2 moles of AgClAgCl are formed.
  3. CoCl34NH3CoCl_3 \cdot 4NH_3: Written as [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl[Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2]Cl. Two ClCl^- ions are inside and one is outside. Thus, 1 mole of AgClAgCl is formed .

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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