Inorganic Chemistry
Q. In the complex [Ni(CO)4], what is the hybridization of the nickel atom?
A.
sp
B.
sp2
C.
sp3
D.
d2sp3
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Solution
Nickel in [Ni(CO)4] undergoes sp3 hybridization as it forms four sigma bonds with CO ligands.
Correct Answer: C — sp3
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Q. What is the atomic number of the element with the symbol 'Na'?
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Solution
Sodium (Na) has an atomic number of 11.
Correct Answer: A — 11
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Q. What is the bond angle in water (H2O)?
A.
90 degrees
B.
104.5 degrees
C.
120 degrees
D.
180 degrees
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Solution
The bond angle in water (H2O) is approximately 104.5 degrees.
Correct Answer: B — 104.5 degrees
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Q. What is the color of the complex ion [Cu(H2O)6]2+?
A.
Blue
B.
Green
C.
Yellow
D.
Red
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Solution
The complex ion [Cu(H2O)6]2+ is blue due to d-d transitions.
Correct Answer: A — Blue
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Q. What is the color of the complex [Cu(H2O)6]2+?
A.
Blue
B.
Green
C.
Red
D.
Yellow
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Solution
[Cu(H2O)6]2+ is known to exhibit a blue color due to d-d transitions in the presence of water ligands.
Correct Answer: A — Blue
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Q. What is the common oxidation state of actinides in their compounds?
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The common oxidation state of actinides in their compounds is +4.
Correct Answer: D — +6
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Q. What is the common oxidation state of alkali metals?
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Solution
Alkali metals have a common oxidation state of +1.
Correct Answer: A — +1
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Q. What is the common oxidation state of Chromium in chromates?
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Solution
Chromium commonly exhibits a +6 oxidation state in chromates (CrO4^2-).
Correct Answer: D — +6
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Q. What is the common oxidation state of chromium in Cr2O7^2-?
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Solution
In Cr2O7^2-, chromium has a common oxidation state of +6.
Correct Answer: C — +6
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Q. What is the common oxidation state of Chromium in its compounds?
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Solution
Chromium commonly exhibits a +6 oxidation state in compounds such as chromium trioxide (CrO3).
Correct Answer: C — +6
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Q. What is the common oxidation state of Group 17 elements?
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Solution
Group 17 elements, also known as halogens, commonly exhibit an oxidation state of -1.
Correct Answer: A — -1
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Q. What is the common oxidation state of nitrogen in ammonia (NH3)?
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Solution
In ammonia, nitrogen has an oxidation state of -3.
Correct Answer: A — -3
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Q. What is the common oxidation state of the p-block elements in group 13?
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Solution
The common oxidation state of group 13 elements, such as Aluminum, is +3.
Correct Answer: C — +3
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Q. What is the common oxidation state of transition metals in their compounds?
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Solution
Transition metals commonly exhibit a +2 oxidation state due to the loss of two 4s electrons.
Correct Answer: B — +2
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Q. What is the coordination number of the central metal ion in the complex [Co(NH3)6]Cl3?
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Solution
The coordination number is determined by the number of ligands attached to the central metal ion. In [Co(NH3)6]Cl3, there are six NH3 ligands, so the coordination number is 6.
Correct Answer: C — 6
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Q. What is the coordination number of the central metal ion in [Co(NH3)6]Cl3?
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Solution
The coordination number of the central metal ion (Co) in [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 is 6.
Correct Answer: C — 6
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Q. What is the effect of deforestation on carbon dioxide levels?
A.
Decreases CO2 levels
B.
Increases CO2 levels
C.
No effect
D.
Increases O2 levels
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Solution
Deforestation increases CO2 levels in the atmosphere as fewer trees are available to absorb carbon dioxide.
Correct Answer: B — Increases CO2 levels
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Q. What is the electron configuration of Chromium (Cr)?
A.
[Ar] 4s2 3d4
B.
[Ar] 4s1 3d5
C.
[Ar] 4s2 3d5
D.
[Ar] 4s2 3d3
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Solution
Chromium has an electron configuration of [Ar] 4s1 3d5 due to stability from half-filled d-orbitals.
Correct Answer: B — [Ar] 4s1 3d5
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Q. What is the electron configuration of Magnesium?
A.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
B.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹
C.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p²
D.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3d¹
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Solution
The electron configuration of Magnesium (Mg) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s².
Correct Answer: A — 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
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Q. What is the electron configuration of potassium (K)?
A.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹
B.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
C.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹
D.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p²
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Solution
The electron configuration of potassium (K) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹.
Correct Answer: A — 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹
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Q. What is the electron configuration of the alkali metal potassium (K)?
A.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹
B.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
C.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹
D.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p²
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Solution
The electron configuration of potassium (K) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹.
Correct Answer: A — 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹
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Q. What is the electron configuration of the element with atomic number 12?
A.
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2
B.
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p1
C.
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6
D.
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3d10
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Solution
The element with atomic number 12 is Magnesium (Mg) with the configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2.
Correct Answer: A — 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2
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Q. What is the electron configuration of the s-block element magnesium?
A.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
B.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹
C.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p²
D.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3d¹
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Solution
The electron configuration of magnesium (Mg) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s².
Correct Answer: A — 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
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Q. What is the electronic configuration of the alkali metal potassium (K)?
A.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹
B.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s²
C.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹
D.
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶
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Solution
The electronic configuration of potassium (K) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹.
Correct Answer: A — 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s¹
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Q. What is the electronic configuration of the element with atomic number 57?
A.
[Xe] 6s2
B.
[Xe] 4f1 5d1
C.
[Xe] 4f2
D.
[Xe] 5d2
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Solution
The electronic configuration of Lanthanum (atomic number 57) is [Xe] 6s2.
Correct Answer: C — [Xe] 4f2
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Q. What is the formula for the complex formed when silver ion reacts with ammonia?
A.
Ag(NH3)2+
B.
Ag(NH3)2Cl
C.
Ag(NH3)3+
D.
Ag(NH3)4+
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Solution
The complex formed is Ag(NH3)2+, which is known as the diamminesilver(I) ion.
Correct Answer: A — Ag(NH3)2+
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Q. What is the formula of the compound formed between magnesium and chlorine?
A.
MgCl
B.
MgCl2
C.
Mg2Cl
D.
Mg2Cl2
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Solution
The formula of the compound formed between magnesium and chlorine is MgCl2.
Correct Answer: B — MgCl2
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Q. What is the formula of the compound formed when magnesium reacts with oxygen?
A.
MgO
B.
Mg2O3
C.
MgO2
D.
Mg3O2
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Solution
Magnesium reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide, which has the formula MgO.
Correct Answer: A — MgO
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Q. What is the general trend in the melting points of alkali metals as you move down the group?
A.
They increase
B.
They decrease
C.
They remain constant
D.
They fluctuate
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Solution
The melting points of alkali metals generally decrease as you move down the group due to the increase in atomic size and decrease in metallic bonding strength.
Correct Answer: B — They decrease
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Q. What is the general trend of ionization energy across a period?
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains constant
D.
Increases then decreases
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Solution
Ionization energy generally increases across a period due to increasing nuclear charge.
Correct Answer: A — Increases
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