NEET 2026 ALL Q #1967
KNOWLEDGE BASED
APPLY
4 Marks 2026 NTA-RE-NEET-2026 MCQ SINGLE
A 1:3 electrolyte in an aqueous solution is
(A) $[Co(NH_{3})_{3}(NO_{2})_{3}]$
(B) $[CoCl_{2}(NH_{3})_{4}]Cl$
(C) $[CoCl(NH_{3})_{5}]Cl_{2}$
(D) $[Co(NH_{3})_{6}]Cl_{3}$
Correct Answer: D

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Step 1: Understanding Electrolyte Classification

A 1:3 electrolyte is a compound that dissociates in an aqueous solution to produce one cation and three anions (or vice versa), resulting in a total of four ions. The general formula for such an electrolyte is $[M]X_{3}$.

Step 2: Analyzing the Options

We examine the dissociation of each coordination complex:

(A) $[Co(NH_{3})_{3}(NO_{2})_{3}]$: This is a non-electrolyte as it does not ionize in water.

(B) $[CoCl_{2}(NH_{3})_{4}]Cl$: Dissociates as $[CoCl_{2}(NH_{3})_{4}]^{+} + Cl^{-}$. This is a 1:1 electrolyte.

(C) $[CoCl(NH_{3})_{5}]Cl_{2}$: Dissociates as $[CoCl(NH_{3})_{5}]^{2+} + 2Cl^{-}$. This is a 1:2 electrolyte.

(D) $[Co(NH_{3})_{6}]Cl_{3}$: Dissociates as $[Co(NH_{3})_{6}]^{3+} + 3Cl^{-}$. This produces one complex cation and three chloride anions.

Step 3: Conclusion

Since option (D) yields four ions in total (one complex ion and three chloride ions), it represents a 1:3 electrolyte.

Final Answer: [Co(NH_{3})_{6}]Cl_{3}

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Pedagogical Audit
Bloom's Analysis: This is an APPLY question because the student must apply the principles of coordination chemistry and ionization to determine the ionic ratio of complex salts.
Knowledge Dimension: CONCEPTUAL
Justification: The question tests the understanding of Werner's theory and the distinction between ionization sphere and coordination sphere.
Syllabus Audit: In the context of NEET, this is classified as KNOWLEDGE. This is a standard topic in the Coordination Compounds chapter, frequently appearing in competitive exams to test the ability to identify ionizable groups.

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