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Question

Aqueous solution of nickel sulphate on treating with pyridine and then adding a solution of sodium nitrite gives dark blue crystals of :

Options

A.[Ni(py)4]SO4
B.[Ni(py)2(NO2)2]
C.[Ni(py)4](NO2)2
D.[Ni(py)3(NO2)]2SO4

Solution

[Ni (H2O)4] SO4 + Pyridine + NaNO2 → [Ni(Py)4](NO2)2
Stronger ligand, pyridine  displaces weaker ligand, H2O in aqueous solution.
[Ni(py)4](NO2)2 is formed as dark blue crystals on crystallisation.

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