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Coordination Compounds
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Which of the following is diamagnetic ?

A [Fe(CN)6]3−

B [Co(ox)3]3−

C [FeF6]3−

D [CoF6]3−
Which of the following is diamagnetic ?

A [Fe(CN)6]3−

B [Co(ox)3]3−

C [FeF6]3−

D [CoF6]3−
 Solution:

2 Fe3+ and Co3+ both the ions have unpaired electrons in

their ground state, but strong field ligands, like CN- , ox
if present, pair up the unpaired electrons resulting in
diamagnetism.

Also after pairing there is one unpaired electron in

[Fe(CN)6]3− . Thus, [Co(ox)3]3− is a diamagnetic species
as all the electrons are paired in it
For an octahedral complex, which of the following d-
electron configuration will give maximum CFSE ?

A High spin d6

B Low spin d4

C Low spin d5

D High spin d7
For an octahedral complex, which of the following d-
electron configuration will give maximum CFSE ?

A High spin d6

B Low spin d4

C Low spin d5

D High spin d7
Solution:
Statement I : [Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4 is paramagnetic.
Statement II : The Fe in [Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4 has three
unpaired electrons.

Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II

A is a correct explanation for Statement I

Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II

B is not a correct explanation for Statement I

C Statement I is true; Statement II is false

D Statement I is false; Statement II is true

Statement I : [Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4 is paramagnetic.
Statement II : The Fe in [Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4 has three
unpaired electrons.

Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II

A is a correct explanation for Statement I

Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II

B is not a correct explanation for Statement I

C Statement I is true; Statement II is false

D Statement I is false; Statement II is true

Solution:
Both [Ni(CO)4] and [Ni(CN)4]2− are diamagnetic. The
hybridisations of nickel in these complexes are :

A sp3 , sp3

B sp3, dsp2

C dsp2 , sp3

D dsp2 , dsp2
Both [Ni(CO)4] and [Ni(CN)4]2− are diamagnetic. The
hybridisations of nickel in these complexes are :

A sp3 , sp3

B sp3, dsp2

C dsp2 , sp3

D dsp2 , dsp2
Solution:
Which of the following is an outer orbital complex ?

A [Fe(CN)4]6-

B [Fe(CN)6]4-

C [Co(NH3)6]3+

D [Ni(NH3)6]2+
Which of the following is an outer orbital complex ?

A [Fe(CN)4]6-

B [Fe(CN)6]4-

C [Co(NH3)6]3+

D [Ni(NH3)6]2+
 Solution:

[Fe(CN)4]6- , [Fe(CN)6]4- , [Co(NH3)6]3+ involve d2sp3

hybridisation and are inner orbital complexes.
The compound [Ni(NH3)6]2+ involves a sp3d2
hybridisation.
The value of CFSE is zero for :

A K2[MnF6]

B K3[Fe(CN)6]

C K3[FeF6]

D K4[Fe(CN)6]
The value of CFSE is zero for :

A K2[MnF6]

B K3[Fe(CN)6]

C K3[FeF6]

D K4[Fe(CN)6]
Solution:
The colour of KMnO4 is due to :

A M → L charge transfer transition

B d → d transition

C L → M charge transfer transition

D σ → σ* transition
The colour of KMnO4 is due to :

A M → L charge transfer transition

B d → d transition

C L → M charge transfer transition

D σ → σ* transition
 Solution:

KMnO4 → K+ + MnO4-
∴ In MnO4- , Mn has +7 oxidation state having no
electron in d-orbitals. It is considered that higher the
oxidation state of metal, greater is the tendency to
occur L → M charge transfer, because ligand is able to
donate the electron into the vacant d-orbital of metal.
Since, charge transfer is laporate as well as spin
allowed, therefore, it shows colour.
CuSO4.5H2O is blue in colour while CuSO4 is colourless
due to :

A Presence of strong field ligand in CuSO4.5H2O

Due to absence of water ligand , d-d transitions

B
are not possible in CuSO4

Anhydrous undergoes d-d transitions due to

C
crystal field splitting.

D Colour is lost due to unpaired electrons.

CuSO4.5H2O is blue in colour while CuSO4 is colourless
due to :

A Presence of strong field ligand in CuSO4.5H2O

Due to absence of water ligand , d-d transitions

B
are not possible in CuSO4

Anhydrous undergoes d-d transitions due to

C
crystal field splitting.

D Colour is lost due to unpaired electrons.

 Solution:

In CuSO4.5H2O , water acts as ligand and causes

crystal field splitting. This makes d-d transitions
possible. On the other hand, in CuSO4 , due to basence
of ligand crystal field splitting is not possible . Hence,
no colour is observed.
If a transition metal absorbs violet-indigo radiation, in
the visible region, It’s colour would be :

A Green

B Yellow

C Orange

D Blue
If a transition metal absorbs violet-indigo radiation, in
the visible region, It’s colour would be :

A Green

B Yellow

C Orange

D Blue
 Solution:

From the colour wheel, it can be seen that If a transition

metal absorbs violet-indigo radiation, in the visible

region, It’s colour would be Yellow.

The wavelength of light absorbed is highest in :

A [Co(NH3)5Cl]2+

B [Co(NH3)5H2O]3+

C [Co(NH3)6]3+

D [Co(en)3]3+
The wavelength of light absorbed is highest in :

A [Co(NH3)5Cl]2+

B [Co(NH3)5H2O]3+

C [Co(NH3)6]3+

D [Co(en)3]3+
 Solution:

As in [Co(NH3)5Cl]2+ , unpaired electrons are present,

so it requires less energy for excitation. Thus, the

wavelength of light absorbed will be highest.

i.e, E ∝ 1/λ
An octahedral complex of Co3+ is diamagnetic . The
hybridisation involved in the formation of the complex
is :

A sp3d2

B dsp2

C d2sp3

D sp3d

JEE MAIN 2013

An octahedral complex of Co3+ is diamagnetic . The
hybridisation involved in the formation of the complex
is :

A sp3d2

B dsp2

C d2sp3

D sp3d

JEE MAIN 2013

Solution:
Find the sum of magnetic moment (spin only) of
following ion Co+ , Zn2+, V5+ .
[Report your answer to nearest integer]
Find the sum of magnetic moment (spin only) of
following ion Co+ , Zn2+, V5+ .
[Report your answer to nearest integer]

Ans : 5
Solution:
The number of bridging CO ligand(s) and Co-Co
bond(s) in Co2(CO)8 , respectively are:

A 2 and 0

B 0 and 2

C 4 and 0

D 2 and 1
The number of bridging CO ligand(s) and Co-Co
bond(s) in Co2(CO)8 , respectively are:

A 2 and 0

B 0 and 2

C 4 and 0

D 2 and 1
 Solution:

The structure of Co2(CO)8 (a polynuclear metal

carbonyl) can be written as:
In the isoelectronic series of metal carbonyl, the CO
bond strength is expected to increase in the order.

A [Mn(CO6]+ < [Cr(CO)6 < [V(CO)6]-

B [V(CO)6]- < [Cr(CO)6 < [Mn(CO6]+

C [V(CO)6]- < Mn(CO6]+ < [Cr(CO)6

D [Cr(CO)6 < [Mn(CO6]+ < [V(CO)6]-

In the isoelectronic series of metal carbonyl, the CO
bond strength is expected to increase in the order.

A [Mn(CO6]+ < [Cr(CO)6 < [V(CO)6]-

B [V(CO)6]- < [Cr(CO)6 < [Mn(CO6]+

C [V(CO)6]- < Mn(CO6]+ < [Cr(CO)6

D [Cr(CO)6 < [Mn(CO6]+ < [V(CO)6]-

 Solution:

In the isoelectronic series of metal carbonyl, the CO

bond strength is expected to increase in the order
[V(CO)6]−<[Cr(CO)6]<[Mn(CO)6]+

The oxidation state of the central metal atom

increases in the order V(−)<Cr(0)<Mn(+) .
As the oxidation state of the central metal atom
increases, less and less electron density is donated to
the carbonyl ligand. This increases the CO bond
strength as the added electron density occupies the
anti bonding orbital.
Which of the following complex/ion has lowest C-O
bond order ?

A [V(CO)6]-

B Fe(CO)5

C Ni(CO)4

D [Mn(CO)6]+
Which of the following complex/ion has lowest C-O
bond order ?

A [V(CO)6]-

B Fe(CO)5

C Ni(CO)4

D [Mn(CO)6]+
 Solution:

There are vacant orbitals in central atom in [V(CO)6]−

which results in synergic bonding. Due to synergic
bonding between V and CO the bond length between C
and O increases and Bond order is inversely
proportional to bond length.
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