Question

Assertion (A): [Cr(H₂O)₆]Cl₂ and [Fe(H₂O)₆]Cl₂ are example of homoleptic complexes.

Reason (R): All the ligands attached to the metal are the same.

Options

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

• Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

• Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.

• Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.

Answer 1

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).

Explanation:

A homoleptic complex consists of identical ligands (molecules or ions surrounding the central metal ion). Both of these complexes are homoleptic, as they contain solely water molecules as ligands.