The CFSE for octahedral [COCl6]4- is 18,000 cm-1. The CFSE for tetrahedral [COCl4]2- will be
(a) 18,000 cm-1(b) 16,000 cm-1 (c) 8,000 cm-1 (d) 20,000 cm-1
What is meant by unidentate didentate and ambidentate ligands? Give two examples for each.
Arrange following complex ions in increasing order of crystal field splitting energy (A0):
[Cr(Cl)6]3-, [Cr(CN)6]3-, [Cr(NH3)6]3+
When 1 mol CrCl3.6H2O is treated with excess of AgNO3, 3 mol of AgCl are obtained. The formula of the complex is
Assertion (A): [Cr(H2O)6]Cl2 and [Fe(H2O)6]Cl2 are reducing in nature. Reason (R): Unpaired electrons are present in their J-orbitals.
Calculate the overall complex dissociation equilibrium constant for the Cu(NH3)42+ ion, given that β4 for this complex is 2.1 x 1013.
Write all the geometrical isomers of [Pt(NH3)(Br)(Cl) (Py)] and how many of these will exhibit optical isomerism?
What is meant by stability of a coordination compound in solution? State the factors which govern stability of complexes.
On the basis of crystal field theory explain why Co(III) forms paramagnetic octahedral complex with weak field ligands whereas it forms diamagnetic octahedral complex with strong field ligands.
Explain on the basis of valence bond theory that [Ni(CN)4]2- ion with square planar structure is diamagnetic and the[Ni(CN)4]2- ion with tetrahedral geometry is paramagnetic.
Write the IUPAC names of the following coordination compounds:
(i)[Co(NH3)6]Cl3
(ii)[Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2
(iii)K3[Fe(CN)6l
(iv)K3lFe(C2O4)3]
(v)K2[PdCl4]
(vi)[Pt(NH3)2Cl(NH2CH3)]Cl
Explain with two examples each of the following: coordination entity, ligand, coordination number, coordination polyhedron, homoleptic and heteroleptic.
What is the relationship between observed colour of the complex and the wavelength of light absorbed by the complex?
CoSO4Cl.5NH3 exists in two isomeric forms ‘A' and ‘B'. Isomer ‘A' reacts with AgNO3 to give white precipitate, but does not react with BaCl2. Isomer ‘B' gives white precipitate with BaCl2 but does not react with AgNO3. Answer the following questions.
(i) Identify A' and B' and write their structural formulas.
(ii) Name the type of isomerism involved.
(iii) Give the IUPAC name of A' and B'.
Atomic number of Mn, Fe, Co and Ni are 25, 26 27 and 28 respectively. Which of the following outer orbital octahedral complexes have same number of unpaired electrons?
(a) [MnCl6]3- (b) [FeF6]3- (c) [CoF6]3- (d) [Ni(NH3)6]2+
A complex of the type [M(AA)2X2]n+ is known to be optically active. What does this indicate about the structure of the complex? Give one example of such complex.
The stabilization of coordination compounds due to chelation is called the chelate effect. Which of the following is the most stable complex species?
Assertion (A): (Fe(CN)6]3- ion shows magnetic moment corresponding to two unpaired electrons.
Reason (R): Because it has d2sp3 type hybridisation.
Amongst the following, the most stable complex is:
(i) [Fe(H2O)6] (ii) [Fe(NH3)6]3+
(iii) [Fe(C2O4)3]3- (iv) [FeCl6]3-
Match the coordination compounds given in Column I with the central metal atoms given in Column II and assign the correct code:
CoSO4Cl.5NH3 exists in two isomeric forms ‘A' and ‘B'. Isomer ‘A' reacts with AgNO3 to give white precipitate, but does not react with BaCl2. Isomer ‘B' gives white precipitate with BaCl2 but does not react with AgNO3. Answer the following questions.
(i) Identify A' and B' and write their structural formulas.
(ii) Name the type of isomerism involved.
(iii) Give the IUPAC name of A' and B'.
Aqueous copper sulphate solution (blue in colour) gives: (i) a green precipitate with aqueous potassium fluoride and (ii)a bright green solution with aqueous potassium chloride. Explain these experimental results.
What will be the correct order for the wavelengths of absorption in the visible region for the following:[Ni(NO2)6]4-, [Ni(NH3)6]2+, [Ni(H20)6]2+?
Assertion (A): Linkage isomerism arises in coordination compounds containing ambidentate ligand.
Reason (R): Ambidentate ligand has two different donor atoms.
Amongst the following ions? Which one has the highest magnetic moment value:
(i) [Cr(H2O)6]3+
(ii) [Fe(H20)6]2+ (iii) [Zn(H20)6]2+
The colour of the coordination compounds depends on the crystal field splitting. What will be the correct order of absorption of wavelength of
How many ions are produced from the complex Co(NH3)6Cl2 in solution?
(i) 6
(ii) 4
(iii)3
(iv)2
What is the coordination entity formed when excess of aqueons KCN is added to an aqueous solution of copper sulphate? Why is it that no precipitate of copper sulphide is obtained when H2S (g) is passed through this solution?
Which of the following options are correct for [Fe(CN)6]3- complex?
(a) d2sp3 hybridisation
(b) sp3d2 hybridisation
(c) Paramagnetic
(d) Diamagnetic
Which of the following complexes show linkage isomerism?
(a) [CO(NH3)5(NO2)]2+ (b) [CO(H2O)5CO]3+
(c) [Cr(NH3)5SCN]2+ (d) [Fe(en)2Cl2]+
Match the complex species given in Column I with the possible isomerism given in Column II and assign the correct code:
Using IUPAC norms write the formulas for the following:
(i)Tetrahydroxozincate(Il)
(ii)Potassium tetrachloridopalladate (II)
(iii)Diamminedichlorido platinum (II)
(iv)Potassium tetracyanonickelate (II)
(v)Pentaamminenitrito-O-cobalt(III)
(vi)Ilexaamminccobalt (III) sulphate
(vii)Potassium tri(oxalato) chromate (III)
(yiii)Hexaammineplatinum (IV)
(ix)Tetrabromidocuprate(II)
(x) Pentaamminenitrito-N-cobalt (III)
Give the oxidation state, d-orbital occupation and coordination number of the central metal ion in the following complexes:
(i)K3[CO(C2O4)3I (ii) cis-[Cr(en)2Cl2]Cl (iii) (NH4)2[CoF4] (iv) [Mn(H20)6]SO4
Identify the correct statements for the behaviour of ethane-1, 2-diamine as a ligand.
(a) It is a neutral ligand (b) It is a didentate ligand
(c) It is a chelating ligand (d) It is a unidentate ligand
Why are different colours observed in octahedral and tetrahedral complexes for the same metal and same ligands?
In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the following choices.
(a) Assertion and Reason both are true, Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(b) Assertion and Reason both are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, Reason is false.
(d) Assertion is false, Reason is true.
Assertion (A): Toxic metal ions are removed by the chelating ligands. Reason (R): Chelate complexes tend to be more stable.
FeS04 solution mixed with (NH4)2SO4solution in 1:1 molar ratio gives the test of,Fe2+ion but CuSO4solution mixed with aqueous ammonia in 1:4 molar ratio does not give the test of Cu2+ ion. Explain why.
How many geometrical isomers are possible in . the following coordination entities?
(i) [Cr(C2O4)3]3- (ii) [CoCl3(NH3)3]
Draw the structures of optical isomers of
(i) [Cr(C2O4)3]3-
(ii)[PtCI2(en)2]2+
(iii)[Cr(NH3)2CI2(en)]+
Assertion (A): Complexes of MX6 and MX5L type (X and L are unidentate) do not show geometrical isomerism.
Reason (R): Geometrical isomerism is not shown by complexes of coordination number 6.
