wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

For Ni and Pt different I.P in kJ mol−1 are given below:


(IP)1+(IP)2(IP)3+(IP)4
Ni2.498.80
Pt2.606.70

Choose the correct statement.

A
nickel(II) compounds tend to be thermodynamically more stable than platinum (II)
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
platinum (IV) compounds tend to be more stable then nickel (IV)
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
both are correct
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
none is correct
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D both are correct
Compounds with low IP readily loose electrons to attain a more stable state. Hence nickel (II) is more stable that platinum (II) but platinum (IV) is more stable than nickel (IV).

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Introduction
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon