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1Coordination Compounds
Number of paramagnetic complexes among the following is $\_\_\_\_$ .
$$ \begin{aligned} & {\left[\mathrm{MnBr}_4\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{NiCl}_4\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_4\rig...
$$ \begin{aligned} & {\left[\mathrm{MnBr}_4\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{NiCl}_4\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_4\rig...
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2Coordination Compounds
\(\text { Match the LIST-I with LIST-II }\)
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3Coordination Compounds
Which of the following are true about the energy of the given d-orbitals of a tetrahedral complex?
A. $\mathrm{d}_{x y}=\mathrm{d}_{x z}>\mathrm{d}_{{x^2}-\mathrm{y}^2}$
B. $\mathrm{d}_{x y}=\mathrm{d}_{y z}>\mathrm{d}_{z^2}$
C. $\mathrm{d}...
A. $\mathrm{d}_{x y}=\mathrm{d}_{x z}>\mathrm{d}_{{x^2}-\mathrm{y}^2}$
B. $\mathrm{d}_{x y}=\mathrm{d}_{y z}>\mathrm{d}_{z^2}$
C. $\mathrm{d}...
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4Coordination Compounds
An excess of $\mathrm{AgNO}_3$ is added to 100 mL of a 0.05 M solution of tetraaquadichloridochromium (III) chloride. The number of moles of AgCl precipitated will be $\_\_\_\_$ $\times 10^{-3}$.
(Nearest integer)
(Nearest integer)
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5Coordination Compounds
Which of the following sequences of hybridisation, geometry and magnetic nature are correct for the given coordination compounds?
A. $\left[\mathrm{NiCl}_4\right]^{2-}-\mathrm{sp}^3$, tetrahedral, paramagnetic
B. $\left[\mathrm{Ni}\left(\ma...
A. $\left[\mathrm{NiCl}_4\right]^{2-}-\mathrm{sp}^3$, tetrahedral, paramagnetic
B. $\left[\mathrm{Ni}\left(\ma...
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6Coordination Compounds
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Each electron in $\mathrm{e}_{\mathrm{g}}$ orbitals destabilizes the orbitals by $+0.6 \Delta_{\mathrm{o}}$ and each electron in the $t_{2 g}$ orbitals stabilizes the orbitals by $-0.4 \Delta_0$ ...
Statement I: Each electron in $\mathrm{e}_{\mathrm{g}}$ orbitals destabilizes the orbitals by $+0.6 \Delta_{\mathrm{o}}$ and each electron in the $t_{2 g}$ orbitals stabilizes the orbitals by $-0.4 \Delta_0$ ...
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7Coordination Compounds
The correct statements about metal carbonyls are
A. The metal-carbon bonds in metal carbonyls possess both $\sigma$ and $\pi$ character.
B. Due to synergic bonding interactions between metal and CO ligand, the metal-carbon bond becomes weak...
A. The metal-carbon bonds in metal carbonyls possess both $\sigma$ and $\pi$ character.
B. Due to synergic bonding interactions between metal and CO ligand, the metal-carbon bond becomes weak...
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8Coordination Compounds
The total number of unpaired electrons present in the $d^3, d^4$ (low spin) $d^5$ (high spin), $\mathrm{d}^6$ (high spin) and $\mathrm{d}^7$ (low spin) octahedral complex systems is $\_\_\_\_$ .
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9Coordination Compounds
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Presence of large number of unpaired electrons in transition metal atoms results in higher enthalpies of their atomisation.
Statement II : $\quad \mathrm{d}_{x y}=\mathrm{d}_{x z}=\mathrm{d}_{y...
Statement I : Presence of large number of unpaired electrons in transition metal atoms results in higher enthalpies of their atomisation.
Statement II : $\quad \mathrm{d}_{x y}=\mathrm{d}_{x z}=\mathrm{d}_{y...
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10Coordination Compounds
Identify the correct statements from the following
A. $\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\right)_3\right]^{3-}$ is the most stable complex among $\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_6\right]^{3-},\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{C}_2...
A. $\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\right)_3\right]^{3-}$ is the most stable complex among $\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_6\right]^{3-},\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{C}_2...
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11Coordination Compounds
\(\text { Match the LIST-I with LIST-II }\)
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12Coordination Compounds
Consider the metal complexes $\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{en})_3\right]^{2+}(\mathrm{A}),\left[\mathrm{NiCl}_4\right]^{2-}(\mathrm{B})$ and $\left[\mathrm{Ni}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right]^{2+}(\mathrm{C})$. Choose the CORRECT option by ...
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13Coordination Compounds
5.33 g of CrCl3·6H2O, which is a 1 : 3 electrolyte, is dissolved in water and is passed through a cation exchanger. The chloride ions in the eluted solution, on treatment with AgNO3 results in 8.61 g of AgCl. The ratio of moles of complex r...
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14Coordination Compounds
Match List - I with List - II.
List - I Chromium (III) Complexes (en = ethylene diamine)
List - II Δ₀ (cm⁻¹)
A
[Cr(CN)₆]³⁻
I. 15,060
B
[CrF₆]³⁻
II. 17,400
C
[Cr(H₂O)₆]³⁺
...
List - I Chromium (III) Complexes (en = ethylene diamine)
List - II Δ₀ (cm⁻¹)
A
[Cr(CN)₆]³⁻
I. 15,060
B
[CrF₆]³⁻
II. 17,400
C
[Cr(H₂O)₆]³⁺
...
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15Coordination Compounds
Which of the following complexes will show coordination isomerism?A. $[\mathrm{Ag(NH}_3)_2][\mathrm{Ag(CN)}_2]$B. $[\mathrm{Co(NH}_3)_6][\mathrm{Cr(CN)}_6]$C. $[\mathrm{Co(NH}_3)_6][\mathrm{Co(CN)}_6]$D. $[\mathrm{Fe(NH}_3)_6][\mathrm{Co(CN...
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16Coordination Compounds
Given below are two statements : Statement I : Among Zn, Mn, Sc and Cu, the energy required to remove the third valence electron is highest for Zn and lowest for Sc. Statement II : The correct order of the following complexes in terms of CF...
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17Coordination Compounds
X is the number of geometrical isomers exhibited by $\left[\mathrm{Pt}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right) \mathrm{BrCl}\right]$.
Y is the number of optically inactive isomer(s) exhibited by $\left[\mathrm{CrCl}_2(...
Y is the number of optically inactive isomer(s) exhibited by $\left[\mathrm{CrCl}_2(...
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18Coordination Compounds
The correct statement among the following is:
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19Coordination Compounds
The number of isoelectronic species among $Sc^{3+}, Cr^{2+}, Mn^{3+}, Co^{3+}$ and $Fe^{3+}$ is ‘n’. If ‘n’ moles of AgCl is formed during the reaction of complex with formula $CoCl_3(en)_2NH_3$ with excess of $AgNO_3$ solution, then the nu...
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20Coordination Compounds
The correct increasing order of spin-only magnetic moment values of the complex ions
[MnBr4]2− (A), [Cu(H2O)6]2+ (B), [Ni(CN)4]2− (C) and [Ni(H2O)6]2+ (D) is :
[MnBr4]2− (A), [Cu(H2O)6]2+ (B), [Ni(CN)4]2− (C) and [Ni(H2O)6]2+ (D) is :
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21Coordination Compounds
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : The number of paramagnetic species among $\left[\mathrm{CoF}_6\right]^{3-},\left[\mathrm{TiF}_6\right]^{3-}$, $\mathrm{V}_2 \mathrm{O}_5$ and $\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6\right]^{3-}$ is 3 ...
Statement I : The number of paramagnetic species among $\left[\mathrm{CoF}_6\right]^{3-},\left[\mathrm{TiF}_6\right]^{3-}$, $\mathrm{V}_2 \mathrm{O}_5$ and $\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6\right]^{3-}$ is 3 ...
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22Coordination Compounds
Consider a mixture ' X ' which is made by dissolving 0.4 mol of $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_5 \mathrm{SO}_4\right] \mathrm{Br}$ and 0.4 mol of $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_5 \mathrm{Br}\right] \mathrm{SO}_4$...
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23Coordination Compounds
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Hybridisation, shape and spin only magnetic moment of $\mathrm{K}_3\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{CO}_3\right)_3\right]$ is $\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}^2$, octahedral and 4.9 BM respectively.
St...
Statement I : Hybridisation, shape and spin only magnetic moment of $\mathrm{K}_3\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{CO}_3\right)_3\right]$ is $\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}^2$, octahedral and 4.9 BM respectively.
St...
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24Coordination Compounds
A chromium complex with a formula $\mathrm{CrCl}_3 \cdot 6 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ has a spin only magnetic moment value of 3.87 BM and its solution conductivity corresponds to $1: 2$ electrolyte. 2.75 g of the complex solution was initial...
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25Coordination Compounds
\(\text { The wavelength of light absorbed for the following complexes are in the order }\)
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26Coordination Compounds
The crystal field splitting energy of $\left[\mathrm{Co}(\text { oxalate })_3\right]^{3-}$ complex is ' $n^{\prime}$ times that of the $\left[\mathrm{Cr}(\text { oxalate })_3\right]^{3-}$ complex. Here ' $n$ ' is $\_\_\_\_$ . (Assume $\Delt...
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27Coordination Compounds
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : $\left[\mathrm{CoBr}_4\right]^{2-}$ ion will absorb light of lower energy than $\left[\mathrm{CoCl}_4\right]^{2-}$ ion.
Statement II : In $\left[\mathrm{CoI}_4\right]^{2-}$ ion, the energy sepa...
Statement I : $\left[\mathrm{CoBr}_4\right]^{2-}$ ion will absorb light of lower energy than $\left[\mathrm{CoCl}_4\right]^{2-}$ ion.
Statement II : In $\left[\mathrm{CoI}_4\right]^{2-}$ ion, the energy sepa...
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28Coordination Compounds
The statements that are incorrect about the nickel(II) complex of dimethylglyoxime are :
A. It is red in colour.
B. It has a high solubility in water at $\mathrm{pH}=9$.
C. The Ni ion has two unpaired d-electrons.
D. The $\mathrm{N}-\mathrm...
A. It is red in colour.
B. It has a high solubility in water at $\mathrm{pH}=9$.
C. The Ni ion has two unpaired d-electrons.
D. The $\mathrm{N}-\mathrm...
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29Coordination Compounds
Total number of unpaired electrons present in the central metal atoms/ions of
$\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_4\right],\left[\mathrm{NiCl}_4\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_2\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_2\right],\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CN}...
$\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_4\right],\left[\mathrm{NiCl}_4\right]^{2-},\left[\mathrm{PtCl}_2\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_2\right],\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CN}...
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30Coordination Compounds
Identify the CORRECT set of details from the following :
A. $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right]^{3+}$ : Inner orbital complex; $\mathrm{d}^2 \mathrm{sp}^3$ hybridized
B. $\left[\mathrm{MnCl}_6\right]^{3-}$ : Outer orbital ...
A. $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right]^{3+}$ : Inner orbital complex; $\mathrm{d}^2 \mathrm{sp}^3$ hybridized
B. $\left[\mathrm{MnCl}_6\right]^{3-}$ : Outer orbital ...
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31Coordination Compounds
A first row transition metal $(\mathrm{M})$ does not liberate $\mathrm{H}_2$ gas from dilute HCl .1 mol of aqueous solution of $\mathrm{MSO}_4$ is treated with excess of aqueous KCN and then $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{~S}(\mathrm{~g})$ is passed...
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32Coordination Compounds
Consider the transition metal ions $\mathrm{Mn}^{3+}, \mathrm{Cr}^{3+}, \mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$ and $\mathrm{Co}^{3+}$ and all form low spin octahedral complexes. The correct decreasing order of unpaired electrons in their respective d-orbitals o...
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33Coordination Compounds
$\left[\mathrm{Ni}\left(\mathrm{PPh}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2\right]$ is a paramagnetic complex. Identify the INCORRECT statements about this complex.
A. The complex exhibits geometrical isomerism.
B. The complex is white in colour.
C. The ...
A. The complex exhibits geometrical isomerism.
B. The complex is white in colour.
C. The ...
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34Coordination Compounds
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Among $\left.\left[\mathrm{Cu}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_4\right]^{2+},\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{en})_3\right)\right]^{2+},\left[\mathrm{Ni}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right]^{2+}$ and $\left[...
Statement I : Among $\left.\left[\mathrm{Cu}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_4\right]^{2+},\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{en})_3\right)\right]^{2+},\left[\mathrm{Ni}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right]^{2+}$ and $\left[...
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35Coordination Compounds
Identify the metal ions among $\mathrm{Co^{2+}}$, $\mathrm{Ni^{2+}}$, $\mathrm{Fe^{2+}}$, $\mathrm{V^{3+}}$ and $\mathrm{Ti^{2+}}$ having a spin-only magnetic moment value more than 3.0 BM. The sum of unpaired electrons present in the high ...
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36Coordination Compounds
Given below are two statements :Statement I : Crystal Field Stabilization Energy (CFSE) of [Cr(H2O)6]2+ is greater than that of [Mn(H2O)6]2+.Statement II : Potassium ferricyanide has a greater spin-only magnetic moment than sodium ferrocyan...
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37Coordination Compounds
Given below are two statements:Statement I: A homoleptic octahedral complex, formed using monodentate ligands, will not show stereoisomerism.Statement II: cis- and trans- platin are heteroleptic complexes of Pd.In the light of the above sta...
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38Coordination Compounds
The number of species from the following that are involved in sp3d2 hybridization is :[Co(NH3)6]3+, SF6, [CrF6]3−, [CoF6]3−, [Mn(CN)6]3−, and [MnCl6]3−
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39Coordination Compounds
Match the LIST-I with LIST-IItable {width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse;margin: 20px 0;}th {background-color: blue;color: white;border: 1px solid lightgrey;padding: 10px;}td {border: 1px solid lightgrey;padding: 10px;text-align: left;}LIS...
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40Coordination Compounds
The number of paramagnetic complexes among $\left[\mathrm{FeF}_6\right]^{3-},\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{CN})_6\right]^{3-},\left[\mathrm{Mn}(\mathrm{CN})_6\right]^{3-}$, $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\right)_3\right]^{3-},...
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41Coordination Compounds
An octahedral complex having molecular composition $\mathrm{Co} \cdot 5 \mathrm{NH}_3 \cdot \mathrm{Cl}^2 . \mathrm{SO}_4$ has two isomers A and B. The solution of A gives a white precipitate with $\mathrm{AgNO}_3$ solution and the solution...
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42Coordination Compounds
The number of paramagnetic metal complex species among $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right]^{3+},\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\right)_3\right]^{3-}$, $\left[\mathrm{MnCl}_6\right]^{3-},\left[\mathrm{Mn}(\...
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43Coordination Compounds
'X' is the number of acidic oxides among VO2, V2O3, CrO3, V2O5 and Mn2O7. The primary valency of cobalt in [Co(H2NCH2CH2NH2)3]2(SO4)3 is Y. The value of X + Y is _________.
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44Coordination Compounds
The number of unpaired electrons responsible for the paramagnetic nature of the following complex species are respectively : [Fe(CN)6]3−, [FeF6]3−, [CoF6]3−, [Mn(CN)6]3−
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45Coordination Compounds
Match List - I with List - II.
List - I (Complex)
List - II (Primary valency and Secondary valency)
(A) [Co(en)2Cl2]Cl
(I) 3, 6
(B) [Pt(NH3)2Cl(NO2)]
(II) 3, 4
(C) Hg [Co(SCN)4]
(II...
List - I (Complex)
List - II (Primary valency and Secondary valency)
(A) [Co(en)2Cl2]Cl
(I) 3, 6
(B) [Pt(NH3)2Cl(NO2)]
(II) 3, 4
(C) Hg [Co(SCN)4]
(II...
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46Coordination Compounds
Number of stereoisomers possible for the complexes, $\left[\mathrm{CrCl}_3(\mathrm{py})_3\right]$ and $\left[\mathrm{CrCl}_2(\mathrm{ox})_2\right]^{3-}$ are respectively
$(p y=$ pyridine,$o x=$ oxalate $)$
$(p y=$ pyridine,$o x=$ oxalate $)$
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47Coordination Compounds
Which one of the following complexes will have $\Delta_{\mathrm{o}}=0$ and $\mu=5.96$ B.M?
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48Coordination Compounds
A metal complex with a formula $\mathrm{MCl}_4 \cdot 3 \mathrm{NH}_3$ is involved in $\mathrm{sp}^3 \mathrm{~d}^2$ hybridisation. It upon reaction with excess of $\mathrm{AgNO}_3$ solution gives ' $x$ ' moles of AgCl . Consider ' $x$ ' is e...
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49Coordination Compounds
The correct order of $\left[\mathrm{FeF}_6\right]^{3-},\left[\mathrm{CoF}_6\right]^{3-},\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_4\right]$ and $\left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CN})_4\right]^{2-}$ complex species based on the number of unpaired electrons pr...
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50Coordination Compounds
' $X$ ' is the number of electrons in $t_{2 g}$ orbitals of the most stable complex ion among $\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_6\right]^{3+},\left[\mathrm{FeCl}_6\right]^{3-}, \quad\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_...
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