Given below are two statements: Statement (I): A solution of [Ni(H2O)6]2+ is green in colour. Statement (II): A solution of [Ni(CN)4]2– is colourless. In the light of the above statements, choose the

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Given below are two statements: Statement (I): A solution of [Ni(H2O)6]2+ is green in colour. Statement (II): A solution of [Ni(CN)4]2– is colourless. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(C) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
(D) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. [Ni(H2O)6]+2  Green colour solution due to d-d transition. [Ni(CN)4]–2  is diamagnetic and it is colourless.

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