Q8 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (29 Jun Shift 2) · Chemistry

Given below are two statements .
Statement I : In CuSO4·5H2O, Cu-O bonds are present.

Statement II : In CuSO4.5H2O, ligands coordinating with Cu II  ion are O-and S-based ligands.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

  • A
    Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
     
  • B
    Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
     
  • Correct answer
    C
    Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
     
  • D
    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Solution

In the structure of CuSO4·5H2O only one water molecule, which is outside the brackets (coordination sphere), is hydrogen-bonded. The other four molecules of water are coordinated.

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Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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