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Question
Match the coordination compounds given in Column I with the central metal atoms given in Column II and assign the correct code:
| Column I (Coordination Compound) | Column II (Central metal atom) |
| A. Chlorophyll | 1. rhodium |
| B. Blood pigment | 2. cobalt |
| C. Wilkinson catalyst | 3. calcium |
| D. Vitamin B12 | 4. iron |
| 5. magnesium |
Options
A - (5), B - (4), C - (1), D - (2)
A - (3), B - (4), C - (5), D - (1)
A - (4), B - (3), C - (2), D - (1)
A - (3), B - (4), C - (1), D - (2)
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Solution
A - (5), B - (4), C - (1), D - (2)
Explanation:
| Column I (Coordination Compound) | Column II (Central metal atom) |
| A. Chlorophyll | 5. magnesium |
| B. Blood pigment | 4. iron |
| C. Wilkinson catalyst | 1. rhodium |
| D. Vitamin B12 | 2. cobalt |
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