UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2017 · Mains Paper I
Q5(c). Labile or inert complex
Question
From the following two complexes, identify the complex which is kinetically labile or kinetically inert: [complex given in the paper] and [Mn(H₂O)₆]²⁺.
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Coverslabile and inert complexeskinetic stability[Mn(H2O)6]2+crystal field activation energy
All parts of Question 5
- 5(a) Products of [Co(NH₃)₅Cl]²⁺ with nitrite and thiocyanate10 marks
- 5(b) Which complex is perfectly octahedral10 marks
- 5(c) Labile or inert complex10 marks