The magnetic moment (spin only) of an octahedral complex having $CFSE = -0.8 \Delta_0$ and surrounded by weak field ligands can be:

  • A
    $\sqrt{15} \, BM$
  • B
    $\sqrt{8} \, BM$
  • C
    $(A)$ and $(B)$ both
  • D
    None of these

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Match each coordination compound in List-$I$ with an appropriate pair of characteristics from List-$II$ and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. $\{en = H_2NCH_2CH_2NH_2\}$,atomic numbers:$\{Ti = 22; Cr = 24; Co = 27; Pt = 78\}$
List-$I$ List-$II$
$P$. $[Cr(NH_3)_4Cl_2]Cl$ $1$. Paramagnetic and exhibits ionisation isomerism
$Q$. $[Ti(H_2O)_5Cl](NO_3)_2$ $2$. Diamagnetic and exhibits cis-trans isomerism
$R$. $[Pt(en)(NH_3)Cl]NO_3$ $3$. Paramagnetic and exhibits cis-trans isomerism
$S$. $[Co(NH_3)_4(NO_3)_2]NO_3$ $4$. Diamagnetic and exhibits ionisation isomerism

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Given below are two statements:
Statement $I$: $PF_5$ and $BrF_5$ both exhibit $sp^3 d$ hybridisation.
Statement $II$: Both $SF_6$ and $[Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}$ exhibit $sp^3 d^2$ hybridisation.
In the light of the above statements,choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following statements is correct?

In basic medium, the amount of $Ni^{2+}$ in a solution can be estimated with the dimethylglyoxime reagent. The correct statement$(s)$ about the reaction and the product is (are):

The correct statements from the following are:
$A$. The strength of anionic ligands can be explained by crystal field theory.
$B$. Valence bond theory does not give a quantitative interpretation of kinetic stability of coordination compounds.
$C$. The hybridization involved in the formation of $\left[Ni(CN)_4\right]^{2-}$ complex is $dsp^2$.
$D$. The number of possible isomer$(s)$ of $cis-\left[PtCl_2(en)_2\right]^{2+}$ is one.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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