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Question 11 Mark
Write the IUPAC name of the following coordination compound:
$\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right] \mathrm{Cl}_3$
Answer
Hexaamminecobalt (III) chloride.
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Question 21 Mark
Write the formula for the following coordination compound:
Tris (ethane–1, 2–diamine) chromium (III) chloride.
Answer
Tris (ethane-1, 2-diamine) chromium (III) chloride $-\left[\mathrm{Cr}(\mathrm{en})_3\right] \mathrm{Cl}_3$
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Question 31 Mark
Write the IUPAC name of the following coordination compound:
$\left[\mathrm{Pt}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{Cl}\left(\mathrm{NH}_2 \mathrm{CH}_3\right)\right] \mathrm{Cl}$
Answer
Diamminechlorido (methylamine) platinum (II) chloride.
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Question 41 Mark
Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals in the following coordination entities:
$\left[\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{Cl}_3\right]$
Answer
$\left[\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{Cl}_3\right]$
$x + 0 + 3 (-1) = 0$
$x = +3$
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Question 51 Mark
$\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_6\right]^{3+}$ is strongly paramagnetic whereas $\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6\right]^{3-}$ is weakly paramagnetic. Explain.
Answer
In presence of $\mathrm{CN}^{-}$, (a strong ligand) the 3d electrons pair up leaving only one unpaired electron. The hybridisation is $\mathrm{d}^2 \mathrm{sp}^3$ forming inner orbital complex. In the presence of $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$, (a weak ligand), 3d electrons do not pair up. The hybridisation is $\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{d}^2$ forming an outer orbital complex containing five unpaired electrons, thus greater the number of unpaired electrons more is the paramagnetic behavior.
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Question 61 Mark
Write the formula for the following coordination compound:
Tetraamminediaquacobalt (III) chloride.
Answer
Tetraaminediaquacobalt (III) chloride - $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_4\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_2\right] \mathrm{Cl}_3$
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Question 71 Mark
Discuss briefly giving an example in case the role of coordination compounds in:
Medicinal chemistry.
Answer
Role of coordination compounds in medicinal chemistry:
Certain coordination compounds of platinum (for example, cis-platin) are used for inhibiting the growth of tumours.
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Question 81 Mark
Draw the structures of optical isomers of: $\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_2(e n)_2\right]^{2+}$
Answer

$\left(\right.$ cis-isomer only $)\mathrm{Cis}-\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_2(\mathrm{en})_2\right]^{2+}$
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Question 91 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the systematic name of the following:
$\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right] \mathrm{Cl}_3$
Answer
Hexaammine cobalt (111) chloride.
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Question 101 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the systematic name of the following:
$\left[\mathrm{Ti}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_6\right]^{3+}$
Answer
Hexaaquatitanium (III) ion.
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Question 111 Mark
Predict the number of unpaired electrons in the square planar $[Pt(CN)_4]^{2–}$ ion.
Answer
$[Pt(CN)_4]^{2-}:$ the outer shell electronic
configurationof Pt is $5d^96s^1.$
In $+2$ state of Pt,is $5d^8$,i.e.,
For squre planer geometry, hybridisation is $dsp^2.$
Hence, the two d $e^{-1}s$ pair up to make one
d-orbital empty. So, there is no unpaired $r^-$
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Question 121 Mark
Write the IUPAC name of the following coordination compound:
$\mathrm{K}_2\left[\mathrm{PdCl}_4\right]$
Answer
Potassium tetrachloridopalladate (II).
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Question 131 Mark
Discuss briefly giving an example in case the role of coordination compound in:
Biological systems.
Answer
Role of coordination compounds in biological systems:
We know that photosynthesis is made possible by the presence of the chlorophyll pigment. This pigment is a coordination compound of magnesium. In the human biological system, several coordination compounds play important roles. For example, the oxygen-carrier of blood, i.e., haemoglobin, is a coordination compound of iron.
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Question 141 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the formula for the following:
Pentaamminenitrito-O-cobalt (III).
Answer
$\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_5(\mathrm{ONO})\right]^{2+}$
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Question 151 Mark
Specify the oxidation number of the metal in the following coordination entitie:
$\mathrm{K}_3\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6\right]$
Answer
$\mathrm{K}_3\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6\right]$
$3 + x + 6 (-l) = 0$
$x = +3$
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Question 161 Mark
Discuss briefly giving an example in case the role of coordination compounds in:
Extraction/ metallurgy of metals.
Answer
Role of coordination compounds in extraction/ metallurgy of metals:The process of extraction of some of the metals from their ores involves the formation of complexes. For example, in aqueous solution, gold combines with cyanide ions to form $[Au(CN)_2].$ From this solution, gold is later extracted by the addition of zinc metal.
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Question 171 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the formula for the following:
Hexaamminecobalt (III) sulphate.
Answer
$\left.\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right]^2\left(\mathrm{SO}_4\right)_3$
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Question 181 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the systematic name of the following:
$\left[\mathrm{Ni}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right] \mathrm{Cl}_2$
Answer
Hexaammine nickel (II) chloride.
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Question 191 Mark
How many geometrical isomers are possible in the following coordination entitie?
$\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{Cl}_3\right]$
Answer
$\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{Cl}_3\right]$
Two geometrical isomers are possible (fac and mer) in this coordination entity.
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MCQ 201 Mark
How many ions are produced from the complex $\ce{Co(NH_3)_6Cl_2}$ in solution?
  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $4$
  • $3$
  • D
    $2$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$3$
The given complex can be written as $\ce{Co(NH_3)_6Cl_2}.$
Thus, $\ce{[Co(NH_3)_6]^+}$ along with two $Cl^-$ ions are produced.
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Question 211 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the systematic name of the following:
$\left[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{en})_3\right]^{3+}$
Answer
Tris (ethane -1, 2-diamine) cobaIt (III) ion.
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Question 221 Mark
Draw the structures of optical isomers of:
$\left[\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\right)_3\right]^{3-}$
Answer
$\left[\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\right)_3\right]^{3-} \Rightarrow\left[\mathrm{Cr}(\mathrm{ox})_3\right]^{3-}$
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Question 231 Mark
Draw the structures of optical isomers of:
$\left[\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2(\mathrm{en})\right]^{+}$
Answer
(cis-isomer only) Cis - $\left[\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2(\mathrm{en})\right]^{+}$
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Question 241 Mark
Specify the oxidation number of the metal in the following coordination entitie:
$\left[\mathrm{CoBr}_2(\mathrm{en})_2\right]^{+}$
Answer
$\left[\mathrm{CoBr}_2(\mathrm{en})_2\right]^{+}$
$x + 2 (-1) + 0 = +1$
$x = +3$
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Question 251 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the formula for the following:
Diamminedichloridoplatinum (II).
Answer
$\left[\mathrm{Pt}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2\right]$
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Question 261 Mark
Write the IUPAC name of the following coordination compound:
$\mathrm{[Co(NH_3)_5Cl]Cl_2}$
Answer
Pentaamminechloridocobalt (III) chloride.
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Question 271 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the systematic name of the following:
$\left[\mathrm{Pt}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{Cl}\left(\mathrm{NH}_2 \mathrm{CH}_3\right)\right] \mathrm{Cl}$
Answer
Diammine chlorido (methylamine) platinum (II) chloride.
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Question 281 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the formula for the following:
Potassium tri (oxalato) chromate (III).
Answer
$\mathrm{K}_3\left[\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\right)_3\right]$
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Question 291 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the formula for the following:
Hexaammineplatinum (IV).
Answer
$\left[\mathrm{Pt}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right]^{4+}$
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Question 301 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the systematic name of the following:
$\mathrm{[Ni(CO)_4]}$
Answer
Tetra carbonyl nickel (0).
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Question 311 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the systematic name of the following: $[Mn(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$​​​​​​​
Answer
Hexaaquamanganese (II) ion.
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Question 321 Mark
Write the formula for the following coordination compound:
Amminebromidochloridonitrito-N-platinate (II).
Answer
Amine bromido chlorido nitrito-N-platinate $(II) – [Pt(NH_3)BrCl(NO_2)]$
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Question 331 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the formula for the following:
Potassium tetracyanonickelate (II).
Answer
$K_2[Ni(CN)_4]$
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Question 341 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the systematic name of the following:
$[NiCl_4]^{2–}$​​​​​​​
Answer
Tetrachloridonickelate (II) ion.
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Question 351 Mark
Write the IUPAC name of the following coordination compound:
$K_3[Fe(C_2O_4)_3]$
Answer
Potassium trioxalatoferrate (III).
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Question 361 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the formula for the following:
Tetrahydroxozincate (II).
Answer
$[Zn(OH)_4J]^{2-}$​​​​​​​
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Question 371 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the formula for the following:
Tetrabromidocuprate (II).
Answer
$[CuBr_4]^{2-}$​​​​​​​
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Question 381 Mark
What will be the correct order for the wavelengths of absorption in the visible region for the following:
$[Ni(NO_2)_6]^{4–}, [Ni(NH_3)_6]^{2+}, [Ni(H_2O)_6]^{2+}?$
Answer
As metal ion is fixed, the increasing field strengths,
i.e., the CFSE values of the ligands from the spectro-chemical series are in the order: $H_2O <  NH_{3 }<  NO_2^-;$
Thus, the energies absorbed for excitation will be in the order:
$[\text{Ni}(\text{H}_{2}\text{O})_{6}]^{2+} < [\text{Ni}(\text{N}\text{H}_{3})_{6}]^{2+} < [\text{Ni}(\text{N}\text{O}_{2})_{6}]^{4-}$
As $\text{E}=\frac{\text{hc}}{\lambda}$
the wavelenghs absorbed will be in the opposite order.
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Question 391 Mark
How many geometrical isomers are possible in the following coordination entitie?
$[Cr(C_2O_4)_3]^{3–}$​​​​​​​
Answer
$[Cr(C_2O_4)_3]^{3–}$​​​​​​​
No geometrical isomers are possible in this coordination entity.
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Question 401 Mark
Write the formulas for the following coordination compounds:
Iron(III) hexacyanoferrate(II)
Answer
Iron(III) hexacyanoferrate(II) $Fe_4[Fe(CN)_6]_3.$
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Question 411 Mark
Give evidence that $[Co(NH_3)_5Cl]SO_4$ and $[Co(NH_3)_5SO_4]Cl$ are ionisation isomers.
Answer
The ionisation isomers dissolve in water to yield different ions and thus react differently to various reagents:
$[Co(NH_3)_5Cl]SO_4 + Ba^{2+} → BaSO_4(s) ↓$
$[Co(NH_3)_5SO_4]Cl + Ba^{2+} →$ No reaction
$[Co(NH_3)_5Cl]SO_4 + Ag^+ →$ No reaction
$[Co(NH_3)_5SO_4] Cl+ Ag+ → AgCl(s)$
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MCQ 421 Mark
Amongst the following, the most stable complex is:
  • A
    $\ce{[Fe(H_2O)_6]^{3+}}$
  • B
    $\ce{[Fe(NH_3)_6]^{3+}}$
  • $\ce{[Fe(C_2O_4)_3]^{3–}}$
  • D
    $\ce{[FeCl_6]^{3–}}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\ce{[Fe(C_2O_4)_3]^{3–}}$
In each of the given complex, $Fe$ is in $+3$ oxidation state. As $\ce{{[C_2O_4}]^{2-}}$ is didentate chelating ligand, it forms chelate rings and hence $(c)$ out of complexes given above is the most stable complex.
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Question 431 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the systematic name of the following: $[Co(NH_3)_4Cl(NO_2)]Cl$
Answer
Tetraammine chlorido nitrito-N-cobalt (IV) chloride.
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Question 441 Mark
Write the formula for the following coordination compound:
Dichloridobis (ethane–1, 2–diamine) platinum (IV) nitrate.
Answer
Dichlororidobis (ethane-1, 2-diamine) platinum (IV) nitrate - $\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_2(\mathrm{en})_2\right]\left(\mathrm{NO}_3\right)_2$
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Question 451 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the formula for the following:
Potassium tetrachloridopalladate (II).
Answer
$\mathrm{K}_2\left[\mathrm{PdCl}_4\right]$
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Question 461 Mark
Specify the oxidation number of the metal in the following coordination entitie:
$\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)(\mathrm{CN})(\mathrm{en})_2\right]^{2+}$
Answer
$\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)(\mathrm{CN})(\mathrm{en})_2\right]^{2+}$
$x + 0 + (-1) + 0 = +2$
$x = +3$
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Question 471 Mark
Write the IUPAC name of the following coordination compound:
$\mathrm{K}_3\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6\right]$
Answer
Potassium hexacyanoferrate (III).
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Question 481 Mark
Discuss briefly giving an example in case the role of coordination compounds in:
Analytical chemistry.
Answer
Role of coordination compounds in analytical chemistry:During salt analysis, a number of basic radicals are detected with the help of the colour changes they exhibit with different reagents. These colour changes are a result of the coordination compounds or complexes that the basic radicals form with different ligands.
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Question 491 Mark
Calculate the overall complex dissociation equilibrium constant for the $\mathrm{Cu}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_4{ }^{2+}$ ion, given that $\beta_4$ for this complex is $2.1 \times 10^{13}$.
Answer
$\beta_{4} =2.1\times10^{13}$
The overall complex dissociation equilibrium constant is the reciprocal of the overall stability constant, $\beta_{4}$
$\therefore\frac{1}{\beta_{4}}=\frac{1}{2.1\times10^{13}}$
$=4.7\times10^{-14}$
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Question 501 Mark
Specify the oxidation number of the metal in the following coordination entitie:
$\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_4\right]^{2-}$
Answer
$\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_4\right]^{2-}$
$x - 4 = -2$
$x = +2$
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Question 511 Mark
Write the formula for the following coordination compound:
Potassium tetracyanonickelate (II).
Answer
Potassium tetracyanonickelate (II) $-\mathrm{K}_2\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]$
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Question 521 Mark
Using IUPAC norms write the formula for the following:
Pentaamminenitrito-N-cobalt (III).
Answer
$\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_5\left(\mathrm{NO}_2\right)\right]^{2+}$
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MCQ 531 Mark
The oxidation number of cobalt in $\ce{K[Co(CO)_4]}$ is:
  • A
    $+1$
     
  • B
    $+3$
     
  • $–1$
  • D
    $–3$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$–1$
We know that $CO$ is a neutral ligand and $K$ carries a charge of $+1.$ Therefore, the complex can be written as $\ce{K^+[Co(CO)_4]^-} .$ Therefore, the oxidation number $−$ of $Co$ in the given complex is $-1.$ Hence, option $(iii)$ is correct.
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Question 541 Mark
Which of the following is more stable complex and why?
$[Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}$ and $[Co(en)_3]^{3+}.$
Answer
$[Co(en)_3]^{3+}:$ because (en) is a chelating ligand/bidentate ligand.
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Question 551 Mark
Give an example of linkage isomerism.
Answer
$\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_5\left(\mathrm{NO}_2\right)\right] \mathrm{Cl}_2$ and $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_5(\mathrm{ONO})\right] \mathrm{Cl}_2$.
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Question 561 Mark
What is the coordination number of each type of ions in a rock-salt type crystal structure?
Answer
6:6 or 6.
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Question 571 Mark
Write the coordination number and oxidation state of Platinum in the complex $\big[\text{Pt}(\text{en})_2\text{Cl}_2\big].$
Answer
In the given complex $\big[\text{Pt}(\text{en})_2\text{Cl}_2\big],$
Ethylene diamine (en) is a bidentate ligand
Chloride is unidentate ligand
Therefore,
[(2 × 2) + (2 × 1)] = 6
Coordination number of Pt is 6.
The oxidation state of Pt is +2.
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Question 581 Mark
Write the hybridisation and magnetic behaviour of the complex $\mathrm{[Ni(CO)_4]}$.(At. no. of Ni = 28).
Answer
The complex $\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_4\right]$ involves $\mathrm{sp}^3$ hybridisation.

The complex is diamagnetic as evident from the absence of unpaired electrons.
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Question 591 Mark
On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration for $d^4$ ion if$\triangle_{0} < \text{P}$ .
Answer
if$\triangle_ {0} < \text{P}$than fourth electron enters one of the $\text{e}_g$orbitals giving the configuration $\text{t}^3_\text{2g} \text{e}^1_g .$
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Question 601 Mark
Answer the following questions:
What is the coordination number of central metal ion in $\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\right)_3\right]^{3-}$ ?
Answer
Six.
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Question 611 Mark
A metal ion $M^{n+}$ having valence $d^4$ electronic configuration combines with three bidentate ligands to form a complex compound. Assuming $\triangle_{0} > \text{P}$:
Explain orbital splitting during this complex formation.
Answer
As$\triangle_{0} > \text{P}$ pairing will occur in the $\text{t}_\text{2g}$orbitals and eg orbitals will remain vacant.
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Question 621 Mark
Arrange the following complexes in the increasing order of conductivity of their solution:
$[\text{Co}(\text{NH}_3)3\text{Cl}_3], [\text{Co}(\text{NH}_3)_4\text{Cl}_2]\text{Cl}, [\text{Co}(\text{NH}_3)_6]\text{Cl}_3, [\text{Cr}(\text{NH}_3)_5\text{Cl}]\text{Cl}_2$
Answer
Complex which gives more ions on dissolution is more conducting.
$[\text{Co}(\text{NH}_3)_6]\text{Cl}_3 > [\text{Cr}(\text{NH}_3 )_5\text{Cl}]\text{Cl}_2 > [\text{Co}(\text{NH}_3 )_4\text{Cl}_2]\text{Cl} > [\text{Co}(\text{NH}_3)_3\text{Cl}_3]$
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Question 631 Mark
Write IUPAC name of coordination isomer of $[Co(NH_3)_6] [Cr(CN)_6].$
Answer
The coordination isomer is $[Cr(NH_3)_6] [Co(CN)_6],$ Hexaamminechromium(III) hexacyanidocobaltate(III).
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Question 641 Mark
Why are low spin tetrahedral complexes not formed?
Answer
For tetrahedral complexes, the crystal field stabilisation energy is less and is always lower than pairing energy. $\Delta_\text{t}=\frac{4}{9}\Delta_0$
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Question 651 Mark
Do we call metal carbonyls as organometallics? Why?
Answer
Yes, metal carbonyls are called organometallics because C atom of CO is linked to the metal atom. In fact, the metal–carbon bonds have both $\sigma$ and $\pi$ character.
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Question 661 Mark
What are crystal fields?
Answer
The ligands especially anionic (or polar neutral ligands) has around them negatively charged field because of which they are called crystal fields.
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Question 681 Mark
A coordination compound with the molecular formula $CrCl_3.4H_2O$ precipitates AgCl with $AgNO_3$ solution. Its molar conductivity is found to be equivalent to two ions. What is the structural formula and name of the compound?
$[Co(NH_3)_3Cl_3], [Co(NH_3)_5Cl]Cl_2 , [Co(NH_3)_6]Cl_3 , [Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2]Cl$
Answer
$[O(NH_3)_3Cl_3] < [Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2]Cl < [Co(NH_3)_5Cl]Cl_2 < [Co(NH_3)_6]Cl_3$
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Question 691 Mark
Which isomer of $\left[\mathrm{CoCl}_2(\mathrm{en})_2\right]^{+}$does not show optical isomerism?
Answer
Trans isomer does not show optical isomerism.
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Question 701 Mark
Square planar complexes with coordination number of four exhibit geometrical isomerism whereas tetrahedral complexes do not. Why?
Answer
Tetrahedral complexes do not show geometrical isomerism because the relative positions of the ligands attached to the central metal atom are same with respect to each other.
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Question 711 Mark
Give the electronic configuration of the d-orbitals of Ti in $[Ti(H_2O)_6]^{3+}$ ion in an octahedral crystal field.
Answer
In $[Ti(H_2O)_6]^{3+}$ ion, Ti is in +3 oxidation state. there is one electron in d-orbital and the electronic configuration is $\text{t}^1_\text{2g} \text{ e}^0_\text{g}.$
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Question 721 Mark
What is spectrochemical series?
Answer
The series in which ligands are arranged in the order of increasing field strength is called spectrochemical series. The order is
I– < Br– < SCN – < Cl – < S2– < F – < OH – < C2O42– < H2O < NCS < EDTA4– < NH3 < en < CN – < CO
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Question 731 Mark
$CoSO_4Cl.5NH_3$ exists in two isomeric forms ‘A’ and ‘B’. Isomer ‘A’ reacts with $AgNO_3$ to give white precipitate, but does not react with $BaCl_2$. Isomer ‘B’ gives
white precipitate with BaCl2 but does not react with $AgNO_3$. Answer the following questions:
Identify ‘A’ and ‘B’ and write their structural formulae.
Answer
$A = [Co(NH_3)_5SO_4]Cl$
$B = [Co(NH_3)_5Cl]SO_4$
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Question 741 Mark
A metal ion $M^{n+}$ having $d^4$ valence electronic configuration combines with three bidentate ligands to form a complex compound. Assuming $\triangle _ {0} > \text{P}$ :
Write the electronic configuration of the valence electrons of the metal $M^{n+}$ ion in terms of $\text{t}_\text{2g} $ and $\text{e} _\text{g}$.
Answer
$\text{t}^4_\text{2g} \text{e}^0 _\text{g}$ .
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Question 751 Mark
Name a complex used in treatment of cancer.
Answer
Cisplatin $\{cis-[Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2])\}$ is used in the treatment of cancer.
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Question 761 Mark
A complex of the type $[M(AA)_2X_2]^{n+}$ is known to be optically active. What does this indicate about the structure of the complex? Give one example of such complex.
Answer
An optically active $[M(AA)_2X_2]^{n+}$ indicates civ-octahedral structure e.g. $cis- [Pt(en)_2Cl_2]^{2+}$ or $cis-[Cr(en)_2Cl_2]^+$​​​​​​​
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