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JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 5. Co-ordination chemistry

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: \(N \left( CH _3\right)_3\) and \(P \left( CH _3\right)_3\) can act as ligands to form transition metal complexes.
Statement II: As N and P are from same group, the nature of bonding of \(N \left( CH _3\right)_3\) and \(P \left( CH _3\right)_3\) is always same with transition metals.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. A Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
  2. B Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
  3. C Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
  4. D Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
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Correct Answer

(A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

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Detailed explanation

\(N\left( CH _3\right)_3\) and \(P \left( CH _3\right)_3\) both are Lewis base and acts as ligand, However, \(P\left( CH _3\right)_3\) has a \(\pi\)-acceptor character.
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