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JEE Advanced 2014
Paper-2 2014
Question
An aqueous solution of metal ion M1 reacts separately with reagents Q and R in excess to give tetrahedral and square planar complexes, respectively. An aqueous solution of another metal ion M2 always forms tetrahedral complexes with these reagents. Aqueous solution of M2 on reaction with reagent S gives white precipitate which dissolves in excess of S. The reactions are summarized in the scheme given below :
SCHEME: M1, Q and R, respectively are :
Select the correct option:
A
$\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}, \mathrm{KCN}$ and HCl
B
$\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}, \mathrm{HCl}$ and KCN
C
$\mathrm{Cd}^{2+}, \mathrm{KCN}$ and HCl
D
$\mathrm{Co}^{2+}, \mathrm{HCl}$ and KCN
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Solution
Reaction with ( S ) indicates amphoteric nature of M2 . Amongst the options mentioned for ( S )
[Note : M2 may be $\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}$, which (a) is amphoteric (b) has cordination number 4 and (c) always from tetrahedral complexes. It may be noted that $\mathrm{Be}^{2+}$ will also qualify with these characterstics]
Let us consider the possiblities of M1. M1 should be able to form square planner complex (dsp ${ }^2$ hybridisation) as well as tetrahedral ( $\mathrm{sp}^3$ ). This rules out $\mathrm{Zn}^{2+} \& \mathrm{Cd}^{2+}\left[\because \mathrm{d}^{10}\right.$ configuration will not allow $\mathrm{dsp}^2$ hybridization]
$\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}$ is most suitable
$\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}$ (aq.) $+4 \mathrm{CN}^{-}$(excess) $\rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CN})_4^{2-}$ (square planner)
$\mathrm{Ni}^{2+}$ (aq.) $+\mathrm{Cl}^{-}$(excess) $\rightleftharpoons \mathrm{NiCl}_4{ }^{2-}$ (tetrahedral)
[Note : $\mathrm{Co}^{2+}+6 \mathrm{CN}^{-}$(excess) ⟶ $\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{CN})_6^{4-}$, an octahedral compelex]
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JEE Advance
Chemistry
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