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Engineering Chemistry · Q2

Transition Elements

Engineering and GATE · Engineering Chemistry · question 2

Q2

[CoCl4]2- is a blue coloured complex. Controlled-treatment of this complex with water generates two isomeric light pink coloured complexes of composition [Ca(H2O)4Cl2]. Identify the correct point groups far [CoCl4]2- and two isomeric complexes [CO(H2O)4Cl2].

A.
D4h and (C2v and C2h)
B.
Td and (C2v and D4h)
Answer
C.
D4h and (C2v and D4h)
D.
Td and (C2v and C4v)

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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