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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: Coordination Compounds

Question:

The entities which do not dissociate into simple ions are:

(A)    \([Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}\)

(B)    \(KCl.MgCl_2. 6H_2O\)

(C)    \(K_4[Fe(CN)_6]\)

(D)   \(KAl(SO_4)_2. 12H_2O\)

(E)    \(FeSO_4.(NH_4)_2SO_4.6H_2O\)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A) and (C) only

(B) and (D) only

(D) and (E) only

(A) and (B) only

Correct Answer:

(A) and (C) only

Explanation:

The entities that do not dissociate into simple ions are those that remain as intact compounds without breaking into individual ions when dissolved in water. Let's analyze each option:
(A) \([Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}\): This is a complex ion and does not dissociate into simple ions when dissolved in water.
(B) \(KCl.MgCl_2. 6H_2O\): This appears to be a combination of salts and water molecules, but when dissolved in water, it will dissociate into K⁺, Cl⁻, Mg²⁺ ions, and water molecules.
(C) \(K_4[Fe(CN)_6]\): This is a complex salt, but when dissolved in water, it will dissociate into K⁺, Fe³⁺, and [Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ ions.
(D) \(KAl(SO_4)_2. 12H_2O\): This compound contains water of crystallization, but when dissolved in water, it will dissociate into K⁺, Al³⁺, SO₄²⁻ ions, and water molecules.
(E) \(FeSO_4.(NH_4)_2SO_4.6H_2O\): This compound also contains water of crystallization, but when dissolved in water, it will dissociate into Fe²⁺, NH₄⁺, SO₄²⁻ ions, and water molecules.
So, the entities that do not dissociate into simple ions are (A) \([Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}\) and (C) \(K_4[Fe(CN)_6]\). The correct answer is option (1) - (A) and (C) only.