Assertion : In complex CrNH34BrClCl, the 'spin only' magnetic moment is close to 1.73 B.M.

Reason : All known mononuclear complexes of chromium (III), irrespective of the strength of the

               ligand field, must have three unpaired electrons.

 

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Assertion : tris (ethane-1, 2-diamine) nickel(II) chloride is homoleptic outer orbital complex

Reason : The geometry of Ni in tris (ethane-1, 2-diamine) nickel(II) chloride is trigonal bipyramidal.

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Assertion : Bis(dimethylglyoximato)nickel(II) can show geometrical isomerism.

Reason : Tetrahedral complexes with chiral structure exhibit optical isomerism.

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Assertion : The magnitude of charge density for a given ligand increases as the charge on the metal

                  ion increases.

Reason : NH3 is a weak field ligand towards Co2+ but acts as a strong field ligand towards Co3+.

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