Consider the reactions:
1. [Cr(H2O)6]2+ + [CoCl(NH3)5]2+ → [Co(NH3)5(H2O)]2+ + [CrCl(H2O)5]2+
2. [Fe(CN)6]4- + [Mo(CN)8]3- → [Fe(CN)6]3- + [Mo(CN)8]4-
Which one of the following is the correct statement?
A. Both involve an inner sphere mechanism
B. Both involve an outer sphere mechanism
C. Reaction 1 follows inner sphere and reaction 2 follows outer sphere mechanism
D. Reaction 1 follows outer sphere and reaction 2 follows inner sphere mechanism
Answer: Option C
Related Questions on Transition Elements
A. Lu3+, Yb3+, Dy3+, Eu3+
B. Eu3+, Dy3+, Yb3+, Lu3+
C. Dy3+, Yb3+, Eu3+, Lu3+
D. Yb3+, Dy3+, Lu3+ , Eu3+
A. D4h and (C2v and C2h)
B. Td and (C2v and D4h)
C. D4h and (C2v and D4h)
D. Td and (C2v and C4v)
The complex that exists as a pair of enantiomers is
A. trans-[CO(H2NCH2CH2NH2)2Cl2]+
B. cis-[Co(NH3)4Cl2]+
C. [Pt(PPh3)(Cl)(Br)(CH3)]-
D. [Co(H2NCH2CH2NH2)3]3+
The complex formed in the brown ring test for nitrates is
A. [Fe(H2O)5NO]3+
B. [Fe(H2O)5NO]2+
C. [Fe(H2O)4(NO)]2+
D. [Fe(H2O)4(NO)]3+

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