Total number of cis N-Mn-Cl bond angles (that is, Mn-N and Mn-Cl bonds in cis positions) present in a molecule of cis- complex is ____
(en )
(en )
Answer: 6
Solution
In the cis- complex:
Each Cl is cis to:
Total cis N-Mn-Cl angles =
Answer: 6
- Mn is octahedrally coordinated.
- Two bidentate ethylenediamine (en) ligands provide 4 N donors.
- Two Cl⁻ ligands are in cis positions (adjacent, 90° apart).
Each Cl is cis to:
- 3 N atoms from the two en ligands (since the two Cl are adjacent, each Cl has 3 N atoms at 90°).
Total cis N-Mn-Cl angles =
Answer: 6

JEE Advanced · 2019 · 27 May 2019 · Paper 2 · Numerical answer