ABC26IN1149 · Coordination Chemistry

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Electron Transfer Redox · Exam: NET JUNE 2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

Consider the following statements for the self-exchange electron transfer reaction in $\left[\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\right)_{6}\right]^{2+/3+}$
\[ \begin{array}{l} \text{A. } \sigma^{*} \text{ orbitals are only involved in electron transfer} \\ \text{B. It involves large inner-sphere reorganization energy} \\ \text{C. It involves no change in M--L bond lengths} \\ \text{D. Rate of self-exchange electron transfer is fast} \end{array} \]
The correct statements are
(a)A, B and D
(b)A and B
(c)A and C
(d)B and D
Answer
Answer (as printed): B
Explanation
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