Question

Assertion: [Cr(H₂O)₆]Cl₂ and [Fe(H₂O)₆]Cl₂ are reducing in nature.

Reason: Unpaired electrons are present in d-orbitals.

A. Assertion is true, reason is false.
B. Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C. Assertion is false, reason is true.
D. Assertion and reason both are true, reason is correct explanation of assertion.

Answer 1

The [Cr(H₂O)₆]Cl₂ and [Fe(H₂O)₆]Cl₂ complexes are reducing in nature because of the presence of unpaired electrons in their d-orbitals.

Step-by-step explanation:

The assertion that [Cr(H₂O)₆]Cl₂ and [Fe(H₂O)₆]Cl₂ are reducing in nature is true. The reason that unpaired electrons are present in d-orbitals is also true. Therefore, the correct option is D. Assertion and reason both are true, reason is correct explanation of assertion.