Which of the following complex is homoleptic?

Which of the following complex is homoleptic?
  1. Ni(CN)42-
  2. NiNH32Cl2
  3. FeNH34Cl2+
  4. CoNH34Cl2+

Solution

Homoleptic complexes are compounds in which all the ligands bound to the central metal atom or ion are identical.

Homoleptic complexes have only one type of ligand.

Ni(CN)42- has only one type of ligand.

Hence, option A is the answer.

Asked in: JEE Main 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)

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