When EDTA solution is added to Mg^ 2+ ion solution, then the incorrect statement regarding the reaction will be

MHT CET Chemistry question

When EDTA solution is added to ion solution, then the incorrect statement regarding the reaction will be

(A)four coordination sites of are occupied by EDTA and remaining two sites are occupied by water moleculesCorrect
(B)all six coordination sites of are occupied
(C)pH of the solution decreases
(D)colourless [Mg - EDTA] chelate is formed

Answer: (A)

Hexadentate EDTA occupies all six octahedral sites of so none is left for water, making (a) incorrect; (b) is true,

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