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Published on: August 13, 2026
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : 
is a homoleptic complex whereas 
is a heteroleptic complex.
Statement II : Complex 
has only one kind of ligands but 
has more than one kind of ligands.
choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Complexes in which a metal is bound to only one kind of donor groups e.g., 
are known as homoleptic. Complexes in which a metal is bound to more than one kind of donor groups, e.g., 
are known as heteroleptic.
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