Multiple choice

Which of the following sets represents soft acids only?

  1. Ni(0), Cu(I), Mg(II), Al(III)

  2. Ni(0), Cu(I), Hg(II), Pt(II)

  3. Cu(I), Cu(II), Hg(II), Fe(III)

  4. Ag(I), Au(I), Zn(II), Mg(II)

  5. Li(I), Ca(II), Al(III), Si(IV)

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ni(0), Cu(I), Hg(II), Pt(II) : All are soft acids