What is meant by unidentate didentate and ambidentate ligands? Give two examples for each.
A molecule or an ion which has only one donor atom to form one coordinate bond with the central metal atom is called unidentate ligand, e.g,, Cl- and NH3.
A molecule or ion which contains two donor atoms and hence forms two coordinate bonds with the central metal atom is called adidentate

A molecule or an ion which contains two donor atoms but only one of them forms a coordinate bond at a time with the central metal atom is called

When 1 mol CrCl3.6H2O is treated with excess of AgNO3, 3 mol of AgCl are obtained. The formula of the complex is

What is meant by unidentate didentate and ambidentate ligands? Give two examples for each.
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 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
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.
The colour of the coordination compounds depends on the crystal field splitting. What will be the correct order of absorption of wavelength of

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.
Which of the following options are correct for [Fe(CN)6]3- complex?
(a) d2sp3 hybridisation
(b) sp3d2 hybridisation
(c) Paramagnetic
(d) Diamagnetic
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.
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+
Match the coordination compounds given in Column I with the central metal atoms given in Column II and assign the correct code:


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.
Arrange the following complexes in the increasing order of conductivity of their solution:
[Co(NH3)3Cl3], [CO(NH3)4Cl2]Cl, [CO(NH3)6]C13, [Cr(NH3)5Cl]Cl2
Match the complex species given in Column I with the possible isomerism given in Column II and assign the correct code:

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.
How many geometrical isomers are possible in . the following coordination entities?
(i) [Cr(C2O4)3]3- (ii) [CoCl3(NH3)3]
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+?
Explain why [Fe(H2O)6]3+ has magnetic moment value of 5.92 BM whereas [Fe(CN)6]3- has a value of only 1.74 BM.
What is the relationship between observed colour of the complex and the wavelength of light absorbed by the complex?
Draw all the isomers (geometrical and optical) of
(i)[CoCl2(en)2]+
(ii)[Co(NH3) Cl (en)2]2+
(iii) [Co(NH3)2Cl2(en)]+
What is crystal field splitting energy? How does the magnitude of Δ0 decide the actual configuration of d-orbitals in a coordination entity?
Give the electronic configuration of the following complexes on the basis of crystal field splitting theory.
[COF6]3-, [Fe(CN)6]4- and [Cu(NH3)6]2+.
Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals in the following coordination entities:
(i) [Co(H2O)(CN)(en)2]2+ (ii) [CoBr2(en)2]+ (iii) [PtCl4]2- (iv) K3[Fe(CN)6] (v) [Cr(NH3)3CI3]
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?
Discuss briefly giving an example in each case the role of coordination compounds in:(i)biological systems (iii) analytical chemistry (ii)medicinal chemistry and (iv) extraction/ metallurgy of metals.
How many ions are produced from the complex Co(NH3)6Cl2 in solution?
(i) 6
(ii) 4
(iii)3
(iv)2
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-
An aqueous pink solution of cobalt (II).chloride changes to deep biue on addition of excess of HCl. This is because
(a) [Co(H2O)6]2+ is transformed into [CoCl6]4-
(b) [CO(H2O)6]2+ is transformed into [COCl4]2-
(c) tetrahedral complexes have smaller crystal field splitting than octahedral complexes
(d) tetrahedral complexes have larger crystal field splitting than octahedral complex
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]+
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.
Assertion (A): (Fe(CN)6]3- ion shows magnetic moment corresponding to two unpaired electrons.
Reason (R): Because it has d2sp3 type hybridisation.
Why are different colours observed in octahedral and tetrahedral complexes for the same metal and same ligands?
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.
Draw the structures of optical isomers of
(i) [Cr(C2O4)3]3-
(ii)[PtCI2(en)2]2+
(iii)[Cr(NH3)2CI2(en)]+
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.
The stabilization of coordination compounds due to chelation is called the chelate effect. Which of the following is the most stable complex species?
