Assertion :A stable complex is formed when ethylene diamine (en) is added to [Ni(H2O)4]2+. Reason: (en) being a strong ligand replaces weak ligand H2O and thus, chelate is formed.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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B
Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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C
Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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D
Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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Solution
The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion Option (A) is correct. en is a strong ligand and it splits d - orbitals in the complex ion to a greater extent than H2O and leads to the formation of a chelate complex.