Multiple choice

Match the coordination complexes in Column-I with corresponding coordination numbers and select the correct answer.

 
Column-I
Column-II
P. [Mn(NH3)6]2+ 1. 7
Q. [(Ph4As)2Mn(NO2)4] 2. 8
R. [Mn(EDTA)(NH3)]2- 3. 5
S. [Mn(S2C6H3Me)2]- 4. 4
5. 6

  1. P - 3, Q - 5, R - 1, S - 2

  2. P - 4, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 5

  3. P - 5, Q - 2, R - 1, S - 4

  4. P - 3, Q - 2, R - 4, S - 1

  5. P - 2, Q - 5, R - 1, S - 3
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The coordination complexes [Mn(NH3)6]2+, [(Ph4As)2Mn(NO2)4], [Mn(EDTA)(NH3)]2- and [Mn(S2C6H3Me)2]- have the coordination numbers of 6, 8, 7 and 4 respectively. Hence, the representation of the codes P - 5, Q - 2, R - 1, S - 4 is the correct answer.

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