Choose the correct statements for the Group 15 halides: (i) AsCl3 can form complexes of type [AsCl4 ]-in the presence of a chloride source (ii) PF3 acts as a strong a-donor ligand towards d-metals (iii) In the solid state, SbF5 has a trigonal bipyramidal structure (iv) The reaction of SbF5 with anhydrous HF generates [H2 F ]+Ion

ABC26IN1321 · Main Group Elements

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Main Group Elements – General · Exam: NET DEC 2019 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

Choose the correct statements for the Group 15 halides: (i) $\mathrm{AsCl}_{3}$ can form complexes of type $\left[\mathrm{AsCl}_{4}\right]^{-}$in the presence of a chloride source (ii) $\mathrm{PF}_{3}$ acts as a strong a-donor ligand towards d-metals (iii) In the solid state, $\mathrm{SbF}_{5}$ has a trigonal bipyramidal structure (iv) The reaction of $\mathrm{SbF}_{5}$ with anhydrous HF generates $\left[\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{F}\right]^{+}$Ion

(a)(i) and (iv)

(b)(ii), (iii) and (iv)

(c)(i) , (iii) and (iv)

(d)(ii) and (iii)

Answer

Answer (as printed): A

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