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Which of the following does not represent a correct application of the coordination compound?

Options

A

cis-platin effectively inhibit the growth of tumours.

B

chlorophyll help in photosynthesis

C

desferrioxime B is used in treatment of lead poisoning

D

cyanocobalamine, antipernicious anemia factor is a coordination compound of Co

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Correct Answer :

Option C

desferrioxime B is used in treatment of lead poisoning

Solution :

The correct option is: desferrioxime B is used in treatment of lead poisoning


Let us analyze the applications of the coordination compounds mentioned in the options to understand why this statement is incorrect:


1. Cis-platin:
Cis-platin, cis-[PtCl2(NH3)2], is a well-known coordination compound of platinum. It binds to DNA in cancer cells, cross-linking the DNA strands and preventing replication. This effectively inhibits the growth of tumors, making it a widely used chemotherapy drug. Therefore, this is a correct application.


2. Chlorophyll:
Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants and is a coordination complex of magnesium (Mg2+). It plays a crucial role in capturing light energy during photosynthesis. Therefore, this is a correct application.


3. Cyanocobalamin:
Cyanocobalamin is vitamin B12, which serves as an antipernicious anemia factor. It is a coordination compound of cobalt (Co). Therefore, this is also a correct application.


4. Desferrioxime B:
Desferrioxime B is a chelating agent used to treat acute iron poisoning or iron overload (hemochromatosis) by forming a stable coordination complex with iron (Fe3+), which is then excreted from the body. On the other hand, lead poisoning is typically treated with chelating agents like EDTA (Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid). Thus, the statement that desferrioxime B is used for lead poisoning is incorrect.

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