Consider given reaction and select correct option.
$[Ni (O H_{2})_{6}]_{(aq)}^{2 +} + 6N H_{3 (aq)} \to [Ni (N H_{3})_{6}]_{(aq)}^{2 +} + 6 H_{2} O_{(l)}$

Question

Consider given reaction and select correct option. [ Ni ( O H 2 ​ ) 6 ​ ] ( aq ) 2 + ​ + 6N H 3 ( aq ) ​ → [ Ni ( N H 3 ​ ) 6 ​ ] ( aq ) 2 + ​ + 6 H 2 ​ O ( l ) ​

TestHub · Accepted Answer

Six ligands are replaced by six ligands, so coordinate bonds (6) and C.N. (6) are unchanged.

H₂O has 2 O-H bonds and NH₃ has 3 N-H bonds, so the total σ bonds in the ion change.

Ni stays +2.

Answer: B, C.

Chemistry - Coordination Chemistry Question with Solution | TestHub

Options:(select one or more)

Doubts & Discussion