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Engineering Chemistry · Q50

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Engineering and GATE · Engineering Chemistry · question 50

Q50

Consider the reactions: 1. [Cr(H2O)6]2+ + [CoCl(NH3)5]2+ → [Co(NH3)5(H2O)]2+ + [CrCl(H2O)5]2+ 2. [Fe(CN)6]4- + [Mo(CN)8]3- → [Fe(CN)6]3- + [Mo(CN)8]4- Which one of the following is the correct statement?

A.
Both involve an inner sphere mechanism
B.
Both involve an outer sphere mechanism
C.
Reaction 1 follows inner sphere and reaction 2 follows outer sphere mechanism
Answer
D.
Reaction 1 follows outer sphere and reaction 2 follows inner sphere mechanism

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
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