JEE Main 2022 · 29 Jun · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q68

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 68 of 90

Given below are two statements.

• Statement I: In $\mathrm{CuSO_4\cdot5H_2O}$ , Cu-O bonds are present.

• Statement II: In $\mathrm{CuSO_4\cdot5H_2O}$ , ligands coordinating with Cu(II) ion are O-and S-based ligands.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Structure. Cu(II) is bound to four water molecules and two sulfate oxygens: Cu-O bonds, but no S-donor ligands.

(C)

Topics:Nomenclature Important compounds of s-block

JEE Main 2022 · 29 Jun · Shift 2, Chemistry question 68