Question

Assertion : [Cr(H2O)6]Cl2 and [Fe(H2O)6]Cl2 are reducing in nature. Reason : Unpaired electrons are present in their d-orbitals.

Answer 1

Answer:

(ii) Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

Explanation:

[Cr(H2O)6]Cl2 and [Fe(H2O)6]Cl2 are reducing in nature, as the unpaired electrons get paired up by reduction thus gaining electrons.