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Which of the following is a homoleptic complex?

A{'text': '[Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': '[CoCl₂(NH₃)₄]⁺', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': '[Fe(CO)₃(NO)]', 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': '[Co(en)₂Cl₂]⁺', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. {'text': '[Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺', 'label': 'A'}
1. Homoleptic complexes have only one kind of ligand around the central metal. 2. [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺ has six identical NH₃ ligands — homoleptic. 3. The other three have mixed ligands (NH₃ + Cl, CO + NO, en + Cl) and are heteroleptic. 4. So the homoleptic answer is [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺. _Source: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry, Unit 5 "Coordination Compounds", §5.2(h)_
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