Question

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Among Zn, Mn, Sc and Cu, the energy required to remove the third valence electron is highest for Zn and lowest for Sc.
Statement II: The correct order of the following complexes in terms of CFSE is [Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺<[Co(H₂O)₆]³⁺<[Co(en)₃]³⁺.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C