Q. Given below are two statements: Statement I: $\left[Co(NH_3)_6\right]^{3+}$ is a homoleptic complex whereas $\left[Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2\right]^+$ is a heteroleptic complex. Statement II: Complex $\left[Co(NH_3)_6\right]^{3+}$ has only one kind of ligands but $\left[Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2\right]^+$ has more than one kind of ligands. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
B) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
C) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
D) Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Explanation
[Solution by Claude - not from source] Homoleptic means one kind of ligand; heteroleptic means more than one. Both statements are true. Answer (3).
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