JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

The number of molecules participating in hydrogen bonding in is/are

Topic: JEE PYQ

Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. A4
  2. B2
  3. C1
  4. D0

Correct answer: C

Solution

(c) is coordinated with 4 water molecules and two more oxygen atoms from sulphate ion. Fifth water molecule is hydrogen-bonded with other water molecules. Hence, 4 water molecules are coordinated and the fifth one is the only hydrogen bonded.

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