Question

The correct statements from following are:
A. The strength of anionic ligands can be explained by crystal field theory.
B. Valence bond theory does not give a quantitative interpretation of kinetic stability of coordination compounds.
C. The hybridization involved in formation of $[Ni(CN)_4​]^{2−}$ complex is $dsp^2$.
D. The number of possible isomer(s) of $cis-[PtCl_2​(en)_2​]^{2+}$ is one.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, D only
• B. A, C only
• C. B, D only
• D. B, C only

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

B, C only

Answer 2

B. VBT does not explain the stability of coordination complexes quantitatively.
C. Hybridisation of$[Ni(CN)_4]^{2−}$ is dsp2