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Werner synthesized and resolved a polynuclear complex containing no carbon atom,
Tris[tetraamine-µ-dihydroxidocobalt(III)]cobalt(III) cation also called Hexol.
Select the correct statement(s) regarding given complex Hexol.
Options:(select one or more)
Answer:
Solution:
Central & Peripheral Units: The complex contains 4 octahedral cobalt units (1 central and 3 peripheral), making statement (A) incorrect.
Edge-Sharing Structures: Each peripheral unit connects to the central cobalt by sharing a common edge formed by two bridging ligands, which confirms statement (B).
Chirality & Isomerism: Due to the propeller-like arrangement of the three chelate-like rings around the central atom, Hexol displays optical isomerism (statement C).
Bridging Ligands: Since there are 3 peripheral units and each contributes 2 bridging hydroxides, there are a total of 6 bridging ligands (statement D).
