Coordination Compounds
Q. What is the color of the complex [Cu(H2O)6]2+? (2023) 2023
A.
Green
B.
Blue
C.
Red
D.
Yellow
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Solution
[Cu(H2O)6]2+ is typically blue due to the d-d transitions of the copper ion in an octahedral field.
Correct Answer: B — Blue
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Q. What is the coordination number of the central metal ion in the complex ion [Co(NH3)6]Cl3? (2021)
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In the complex ion [Co(NH3)6]Cl3, the central metal ion Co is surrounded by 6 ammonia (NH3) ligands, which gives it a coordination number of 6.
Correct Answer: C — 6
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Q. What is the coordination number of the complex ion [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2? (2023)
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In the complex [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2, cobalt is surrounded by five ammonia ligands and one chloride ligand, giving it a coordination number of 6.
Correct Answer: C — 6
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Q. What is the coordination number of the complex ion [Co(NH3)6]Cl3? (2022) 2022
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The coordination number is determined by the number of ligands attached to the central metal ion. Here, Co is surrounded by 6 NH3 ligands.
Correct Answer: B — 6
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Q. What is the formula for the complex formed between iron(III) and thiocyanate? (2021)
A.
[Fe(SCN)3]
B.
[Fe(SCN)2]
C.
[Fe(SCN)6]3+
D.
[Fe(SCN)4]2-
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Solution
The complex formed is [Fe(SCN)3] as iron(III) can bond with three thiocyanate ions.
Correct Answer: A — [Fe(SCN)3]
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Q. What is the geometry of the complex ion [Ag(NH3)2]+? (2019) 2019
A.
Tetrahedral
B.
Square planar
C.
Octahedral
D.
Linear
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Solution
The complex [Ag(NH3)2]+ has a linear geometry due to the presence of two ligands around the silver ion.
Correct Answer: D — Linear
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Q. What is the hybridization of the central atom in [Ni(CO)4]? (2022)
A.
sp
B.
sp2
C.
sp3
D.
d2sp3
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Solution
In [Ni(CO)4], the nickel atom undergoes sp3 hybridization to accommodate four CO ligands.
Correct Answer: C — sp3
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Q. What is the hybridization of the central metal ion in [Cr(NH3)6]3+? (2020) 2020
A.
sp
B.
sp2
C.
d2sp3
D.
dsp2
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Solution
In [Cr(NH3)6]3+, the hybridization is d2sp3 due to the octahedral arrangement of six ligands.
Correct Answer: C — d2sp3
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Q. What is the oxidation state of chromium in K2Cr2O7? (2021) 2021
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In K2Cr2O7, the total charge from potassium (K) is +2, and oxygen (O) contributes -14. Let the oxidation state of Cr be x. The equation is 2x - 14 + 2 = 0, solving gives x = +6.
Correct Answer: B — +6
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Q. Which of the following complexes exhibits geometrical isomerism? (2022) 2022
A.
[CoCl2(NH3)4]+
B.
[Ni(CO)4]
C.
[CuCl2(NH3)2]
D.
[Zn(NH3)4]2+
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Solution
[CoCl2(NH3)4]+ can exhibit geometrical isomerism due to the different arrangements of ligands around the cobalt ion.
Correct Answer: A — [CoCl2(NH3)4]+
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Q. Which of the following complexes is paramagnetic? (2023) 2023
A.
[Ni(CN)4]2-
B.
[Fe(H2O)6]3+
C.
[Cu(NH3)4]2+
D.
[Zn(NH3)4]2+
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Solution
[Fe(H2O)6]3+ has unpaired electrons, making it paramagnetic, while the others have all paired electrons.
Correct Answer: B — [Fe(H2O)6]3+
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Q. Which of the following is a bidentate ligand? (2020) 2020
A.
NH3
B.
EDTA
C.
Cl-
D.
H2O
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Solution
EDTA can form multiple bonds with a metal ion, making it a bidentate ligand as it can attach at two sites.
Correct Answer: B — EDTA
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Q. Which of the following ligands is a strong field ligand? (2021) 2021
A.
I-
B.
Br-
C.
CN-
D.
Cl-
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Solution
CN- is a strong field ligand that causes a large splitting of d-orbitals, leading to low-spin complexes.
Correct Answer: C — CN-
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Q. Which of the following statements is true about coordination compounds? (2021) 2021
A.
They are always ionic
B.
They can exhibit optical isomerism
C.
They have fixed oxidation states
D.
They cannot form complexes
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Solution
Coordination compounds can exhibit optical isomerism due to the arrangement of ligands around the central metal ion.
Correct Answer: B — They can exhibit optical isomerism
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Q. Which of the following statements is true for the complex [Fe(CN)6]3-? (2023)
A.
It is a high-spin complex
B.
It is a low-spin complex
C.
It has a coordination number of 4
D.
It is paramagnetic
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Solution
The complex [Fe(CN)6]3- is a low-spin complex due to the strong field nature of CN- ligands, resulting in paired electrons.
Correct Answer: B — It is a low-spin complex
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