Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

Correct formula of the compound which gives a white precipitate with BaCl2 solution, but not with AgNO3 solution, is :

  1. A [Co(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>5</sub>Br]SO<sub>4</sub> Correct answer
  2. B [Co(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>5</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>]Br
  3. C [Pt(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>4</sub>Cl<sub>2</sub>]Br<sub>2</sub>
  4. D [Pt(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>4</sub>Br<sub>2</sub>]Cl<sub>2</sub>

Solution

Only the counter ions are replaced easily by other reagents. <br/><br/>$\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{5} \mathrm{Br}\right] \mathrm{SO}_{4}+\mathrm{BaCl}_{2} \rightarrow\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{5} \mathrm{Br}\right] \mathrm{Cl}_{2}+\underset{\text{White ppt.}}{\mathrm{BaSO}_{4}{\downarrow}}$ <br/><br/> White ppt. It does not have chloride ion as counter ion so it will not give white ppt with $\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}$.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Compounds · Topic: Ligands and Coordination Number

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