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NEET CHEMISTRYCoordination CompoundsMedium

Question

Which of the following sets represents a complex and a double salt, respectively?

A

CuSO45H2OCuSO_4 \cdot 5H_2O and CuCl24NH3CuCl_2 \cdot 4NH_3

B

PtCl22NH3PtCl_2 \cdot 2NH_3 and PtCl42HClPtCl_4 \cdot 2HCl

C

K2PtCl22NH3K_2PtCl_2 \cdot 2NH_3 and KAl(SO4)212H2OKAl(SO_4)_2 \cdot 12H_2O

D

NiCl26H2ONiCl_2 \cdot 6H_2O and NiCl2(H2O)4NiCl_2(H_2O)_4

Step-by-Step Solution

Double salts are addition compounds that lose their identity in an aqueous solution and completely dissociate into simple constituent ions. For example, Potash alum, KAl(SO4)212H2OKAl(SO_4)_2 \cdot 12H_2O, is a classic double salt that dissociates into K+K^+, Al3+Al^{3+}, and SO42SO_4^{2-} ions in water. On the other hand, coordination complexes retain their identity in the solid state as well as in an aqueous solution and do not dissociate into all of their constituent simple ions. The compound K2PtCl22NH3K_2PtCl_2 \cdot 2NH_3 represents a coordination complex. Therefore, the set containing a complex and a double salt respectively is K2PtCl22NH3K_2PtCl_2 \cdot 2NH_3 and KAl(SO4)212H2OKAl(SO_4)_2 \cdot 12H_2O.

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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