Co-ordination Compounds

Question1
Yellow compound of lead chromate gets dissolved on treatment with hot
NaOH solution. The product of lead formed is a :
[27-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A. Tetraanionic complex with coordination number six

B. Neutral complex with coordination number four

C. Dianionic complex with coordination number six

D. Dianionic complex with coordination number four

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

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Question2
Identity the incorrect pair from the following:
[27-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A. Photography - AgBr

B. Polythene preparation −TiCl4, Al(CH3)3

C. Haber process - Iron

D. Wacker process −Pt Cl2

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

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Question3
Identify from the following species in which d2 sp3 hybridization is
shown by central atom:
[27-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:
3+
A. [Co(NH3)6]

B. BrF5

2−
C. [Pt(Cl)4]

D. SF6

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question4
The Spin only magnetic moment value of square planar complex
[Pt(NH3)2 Cl(NH2CH3)] Cl is _____B.M. (Nearest integer)
(Given atomic number for Pt = 78 )
[27-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 0

Solution:

Solution:

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Question5
In which one of the following metal carbonyls, CO forms a bridge
between metal atoms?
[29-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A. [Co2(CO)8]

B. [Mn2(CO)10]
C. [Os3(CO)12]

D. [Ru3(CO)12]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question6
The correct IUPAC name of K2MnO4 is
[29-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A. Potassium tetraoxopermanganate (VI)

B. Potassium tetraoxidomanganate (VI)

C. Dipotassium tetraoxidomanganate (VII)

D. Potassium tetraoxidomanganese (VI)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

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Question7
Aluminium chloride in acidified aqueous solution forms an ion having
geometry
[30-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A. Octahedral

B. Square Planar

C. Tetrahedral

D. Trigonal bipyramidal

Answer: A

Solution:
Question8
Choose the correct Statements from the following:
(A) Ethane-1 2-diamine is a chelating ligand.
(B) Metallic aluminium is produced by elecrtrolysis of aluminium oxide
in presence of cryolite.
(C) Cyanide ion is used as ligand for leaching of silver.
(D) Phosphine act as a ligand in Wilkinson catalyst.
2+ 2+
(E) The stability constants of Ca and Mg are similar with EDTA
complexes.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[30-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A. (B), (C), (E) only

B. (C), (D), (E) only

C. (A), (B), (C) only

D. (A), (D), (E) only

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question9
The molecule/ion with square pyramidal shape is:
[30-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A. [Ni(CN)4]2−

B. PCl5

C. BrF5

D. PF5

Answer: C

Solution:
Question10
The coordination geometry around the manganese in
decacarbonyldimanganese(0)
[30-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A. Octahedral

B. Trigonal bipyramidal

C. Square pyramidal

D. Square planar

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question11
Number of complexes which show optical isomerism among the
following is
3− 3+
cis − [Cr(ox)2 Cl2] , [Co(en)3]
2+ +
cis − [Pt(en)2 Cl2] , cis − [Co(en)2 Cl2]
trans − [Pt(en)2 Cl2]2+, trans − [Cr(ox)2 Cl2]3−
[30-Jan-2024 Shift 2]

Answer: 4

Solution:

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Question12
The correct statements from following are:
A. The strength of anionic ligands can be explained by crystal field
theory.
B. Valence bond theory does not give a quantitative interpretation of
kinetic stability of coordination compounds.
2−
C. The hybridization involved in formation of [Ni(CN)4] complex is
2
dsp .
2+
D. The number of possible isomer(s) of cis- [PtCl2(en)2] is one
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[31-Jan-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A. A, D only

B. A, C only

C. B, D only

D. B, C only

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

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Question13
Select the option with correct property -
[31-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:
2−
A. [Ni(CO)4] and [NiCl4] both diamagnetic

B. [Ni(CO)4] and [NiCl4]2− both paramagnetic

2−
C. [NiCl4] diamagnetic, [Ni(CO)4] paramagnetic

2−
D. [Ni(CO)4] diamagnetic, [NiCl4] paramagnetic

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

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Question14
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

[31-Jan-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I

B. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

C. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

D. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

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Question15
Which of the following complex is homoleptic?
[1-Feb-2024 Shift 1]
Options:
2−
A. [Ni(CN)4]

B. [Ni(NH3)2 Cl2]

C. [Fe(NH3)4 Cl2]+

D. [Co(NH3)4 Cl2]+

Answer: A

Solution:
Question16
Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): A solution of [Ni(H2O)6]2+ is green in colour.
Statement (II): A solution of [Ni(CN)4]2− is colourless.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate
answer from the options given below:
[1-Feb-2024 Shift 1]
Options:

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

B. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

C. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

D. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

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Question17
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Dimethyl glyoxime forms a sixmembered covalent
chelate when treated with NiCl2 solution in presence of NH4 OH.
Statement (II) : Prussian blue precipitate contains iron both in (+2) and
(+3) oxidation states. In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options given below:
[1-Feb-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

B. Both Statement I and Statement II are true

C. Both Statement I and Statement II are false

D. Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Answer: A

Solution:
Question18
[Co(NH3)6]3+ and [CoF6]3− are respectively known as:
[1-Feb-2024 Shift 2]
Options:

A. Spin free Complex, Spin paired Complex

B. Spin paired Complex, Spin free Complex

C. Outer orbital Complex, Inner orbital Complex

D. Inner orbital Complex, Spin paired Complex

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

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Question19
1L, 0.02M solution of [Co(NH3)5 SO4] Br is mixed with 1L, 0.02M
solution of [Co(NH3)5 Br]SO4. The resulting solution is divided into two
equal parts (X) and treated with excess AgNO3 solution and BaCl2
solution respectively as shown below:
1L Solution(X) + AgNO3 solution (excess) →Y
1L Solution (X) + BaCl2 solution (excess) →Z
The number of moles of Y and Z respectively are
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 0.02, 0.02

B. 0.01, 0.01

C. 0.02, 0.01

D. 0.01, 0.02

Answer: B

Solution:

[Co(NH3)5 SO4] Br + AgNO3 → AgBr↓

0.01 mol excess 0.01 Mol

[Co(NH3)5 Br]SO4 + BaCl2 → BaSO4 ↓

0.01 mol excess 0.01 Mol

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Question20
The Cl − Co − Cl bond angle values in a fac[Co(NH3)3 Cl3] complex is/are:
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:
∘ ∘
A. 90 &180

B. 90∘

C. 180∘
∘ ∘
D. 90 &120

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

∘
The Cl − Co − Cl bond angle in above octahedral complex is 90

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Question21
Cobalt chloride when dissolved in water forms pink colored complex X
which has octahedral geometry. This solution on treating with cone HCl
forms deep blue complex, Y which has a Z geometry. X, Y and Z,
respectively, are
[31-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:
2+ 2−
A. X = [Co(H2O)6] , Y = [CoCl4] , Z = Tetrahedral

2+ 3−
B. X = [Co(H2O6)] , Y = [CoCl6] , Z = Octahedral

3+ 3−
C. X = [Co(H2O)6] , Y = [CoCl6] , Z = Octahedral

D. X = [Co(H2O)4 Cl2]+, Y = [CoCl4]2−, Z = Tetrahedral

Answer: A

Solution:
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Question22
3+
If the CFSE of [Ti(H2O)6] is −96.0 kJ ∕ mol, this complex will absorb
maximum at wavelength ____ nm. (nearest integer)
−34
Assume Planck's constant (h) = 6.4 × 10 Js Speed of light
(c) = 3.0 × 10 m ∕ s and Avogadro's constant (NA) = 6 × 1023 ∕ mol
8

[31-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 480

Solution:
+3 3+
(Ti (H2O)6)
+3 1
Ti : 3d
C.F.S.E. = −0.4×∆0
96 × 103
=− J
N0
96 × 103
∆0 =
0.4 × 6 × 1023
hc 96 × 103
⇒ =
λ 0.4 × 6 × 1023
0.4 × 6 × 1023 × 6.4 × 10−34 × 3 × 108
λ=
96 × 103
= 0.48 × 10−6m
= 480 × 10−9m
= 480 nm

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Question23
Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :-
[25-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

B. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV

C. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

D. A- II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

hc 1
E = ⇒E ∝
λ λ
1
⇒ ∆ ( CFSE ) ∝ ∝ strength of ligand.
λ absorb

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Question24
Total number of moles of AgCl precipitated on addition of excess of
AgNO3 to one mole each of the following complexes [Co(NH3)4 Cl2] Cl,
[Ni(H2O)6]Cl2, [Pt(NH3)2 Cl2] and [Pd(NH3)4]Cl2 is
[25-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
[Co(NH3)4 Cl2] Cl⇒ Gives 1 mole AgCl
[Ni(H2O)6]Cl2 ⇒ Gives 2 moles AgCl
[Pt(NH3)2 Cl2]⇒ Gives No AgCl
[Pd(NH3)4]Cl2 ⇒ Gives 2 moles AgCl
Total number of moles of AgCl = 5 mole.

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Question25
Chiral complex from the following is:
Here en = ethylene diamine
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:
2+
A. cis −[PtCl2(en)2]

B. trans - [PtCl2(en)2]2+

C. cis - [PtCl2(NH3)2]

+
D. trans −[Co(NH3)4 Cl2]

Answer: D

Solution:

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Question26
The sum of bridging carbonyls in W(CO)6 and Mn2 (CO)10 is _______.
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Answer: 0

Solution:

Solution:

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Question27

Correct order of spin only magnetic moment of the following complex ions is:
(Given At. No. Fe: 26, Co:27)
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Correct order of spin only magnetic moment of the following complex

ions is:
(Given At. No. Fe: 26, Co:27)
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:
3− 3− 3−
A. [FeF6] > [CoF6] > [Co(C2O4)3]

3− 3− 3−
B. [Co(C2O4)3] > [CoF6] > [FeF6]

3− 3− 3−
C. [FeF6] > [Co(C2O4)3] > [CoF6]

D. [CoF6]3− > [FeF6]3− > [Co(C2O4)3]3−

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
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Question28
The denticity of the ligand present in the Fehling's reagent is _______.
Denticity = 2
[29-Jan-2023 Shift 2]

Answer: 4

Solution:

Solution:

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Question29
Which of the following is correct order of ligand field strength?
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:
2− 2−
A. CO< en <NH3 < C2O4 <S

2− 2−
B. S < C2O4 < NH3 < en <CO

2− 2−
C. NH3 < en <CO < S < C2O4

2− 2−
D. S < NH3 < en <CO < C2O4

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The increasing order of field strength of ligands (according to spectrochemical series)
S2− < C2O42− < NH3 < en < CO

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Question30
To inhibit the growth of tumours, identify the compounds used from the
following:
(A) EDTA
(B) Coordination Compounds of Pt
(C) D-Penicillamine
(D) Cis - Platin
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:
[30-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. B and D Only

B. C and D Only

C. A and B Only

D. A and C Only

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Cis - Platin is used in chemotherapy to inhibits the growth of tumors. (cis [Pt(NH3)2 Cl2] )

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Question31
The primary and secondary valencies of cobalt respectively in
[Co(NH3)5 Cl]Cl2 are :
[24-Jan-2023 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 3 and 5

B. 2 and 6

C. 2 and 8

D. 3 and 6

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
[Co(NH3)5 Cl]Cl2
Oxidation number of Co is +3.
So primary valency is 3 .
It is an octahedral complex so secondary valency 6 or Co-ordination number 6 .

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Question32
2−
The d-electronic configuration of [CoCl4] in tetrahedral crystal field is
emt2n. Sum of ' m ' and 'number of unpaired electrons is_____
[24-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 7

Solution:

2+ 7 0 −
Co : 3d 4 s , Cl :
4 3
Configuration e t2 : m = 4
Number of unpaired electrons = 3
So, answer = 7

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Question33
Which of the following cannot be explained by crystal field theory?
[24-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. The order of spectrochemical series

B. Magnetic properties of transition metal complexes

C. Colour of metal complexes

D. Stability of metal complexes

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Crystal field theory introduce spectrochemical series based upon the experimental values of ∆ but can't explain it's order.
While other three points are explained by CFT. Specially when the CFSE increases thermodynamic stability of the
complex increases.

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Question34
Identify the correct statements about alkali metals.
+
A. The order of standard reduction potential (M ∣ M) for alkali metal
ions is Na > Rb > Li.
B. CsI is highly soluble in water.
C. Lithium carbonate is highly stable to heat.
D. Potassium dissolved in concentrated liquid ammonia is blue in colour
and paramagnetic.
E. All the alkali metal hydrides are ionic solids.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
[24-Jan-2023 Shift 2]
Options:

A. A, B, D only

B. C and E only

C. A and E only

D. A, B and E only

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
(1) Na > Cs > Li− true { If considered with sign } The low solubility of CsI is due to smaller hydration enthalpy of it's two
ions
Li2CO3 is highly stable to heat - false
In Conc. NH3, K formed blue solution - true
All the alkali metal hydrides are ionic solid (True).

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Question35
The number of paramagnetic species from the following is ______.
[Ni(CN)4]2−, [Ni(CO)4], [NiCl4]2−
[Fe(CN)6]4−, [Cu(NH3)4]2+
[Fe(CN)6]3− and [Fe(H2O)6]2+
[25-Jan-2023 Shift 1]

Answer: 4

Solution:

Solution:

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Question36
Which of the following complex will show largest splitting of d-orbitals?
[1-Feb-2023 Shift 1]
Options:
 3−
A. [Fe(C2O4)3]

3−
B. [FeF6]

3−
C. [Fe(CN)6]

D. [Fe(NH3)6]3+

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
CN is a strong field ligand so maximum splitting in d orbitals take place.

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Question37
The complex cation which has two isomers is :
[1-Feb-2023 Shift 2]
Options:
3+
A. [Co(H2O)6]

2+
B. [Co(NH3)5 Cl]

2+
C. [Co(NH3)5 NO2]

D. [Co(NH3)5 Cl]+

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
2+
( [Co(NH3)5 NO2] .
Two linkage isomers possible
NO2 → Ambidentate ligand

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Question38
2+
The spin only magnetic moment of [Mn(H2O)6] complexes is _______
B.M. (Nearest integer)
(Given : Atomic no. of Mn is 25 )
[1-Feb-2023 Shift 2]
Answer: 6

Solution:

Solution:
( [Mn(H2O)6]2+ .
Mn2+ = 3d5
µ = √5(5 + 2) = 5.91 BM

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Question39
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the
other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A: The spin only magnetic moment value for [Fe(CN)6]3− is
3+
1.74 BM, whereas for [Fe(H2O)6] is 5.92 BM.
Reason R : In both complexes, Fe is present in +3 oxidation state.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below:
[6-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

B. A is false but R is true

C. A is true but R is false

D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

Unpaired electron = 1
µ = √n(n + 2) = √1 × 3 = 1.74 B.M.
[Fe(H2O)6]3+ No pairing because H2O is WFL
Number of unpaired electrons = 5, µ = 5.92 BM
Assertion is true, Reason is true but not correct explanation.
Question40
Number of ambidentate ligands in a representative metal complex
[M(en)(SCN)4] is
[en = ethylenediamine ]
[6-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 4

Solution:

[M(en)(SCN)4]

Ambidentate ligand means two ligand site, so ambidentate ligand is SCN−.

Ans: 4

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Question41
The IUPAC name of K3[Co(C2O4)3] is :-
[6-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. Potassium trioxalatocobaltate(III)

B. Potassium tris(oxalato)cobalt(III)

C. Potassium tris(oxalato)cobaltate(III)

D. Potassium trioxalatocobalt(III)

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
IUPAC name of K3[Co(C2O4)3] is Potassium trioxalatocobaltate(III)

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Question42
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as
"Assertion A" and the other is labelled as "Reason R".
Assertion A : In the complex Ni(CO)4 and Fe(CO)5, the metals have zero
oxidation state.
Reason R : Low oxidation states are found when a complex has ligands
capable of π-donor character in addition to the σ-bonding.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate
answer from the option given below.
[6-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. A is correct but R is not correct

B. A is not correct but R is correct

C. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

D. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question43
Element not present in Nessler's reagent is:-
[6-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. Hg

B. I

C. K

D. N

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Nessler reagent is −K2[HgI4]

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Question44
Which of the following complex is octahedral, diamagnetic and the most
stable?
[8-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:
A. K3[Co(CN)6]

B. [Ni(NH3)6]Cl2

C. [Co(H2O)6]Cl2

D. Na3[CoCl6]

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question45
The correct order of spin only magnetic moments for the following
complex ions is
[8-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. [CoF6]3− < [MnBr4]2− < [Fe(CN)6]3− < [Mn(CN)6]3−

B. [Fe(CN)6]3− < [CoF6]3− < [MnBr4]2− < [Mn(CN)6]3−

C. [MnBr4]2− < [CoF6]3− < [Fe(CN)6]3− < [Mn(CN)6]3−

D. [Fe(CN)6]3− < [Mn(CN)6]3− < [CoF6]2− < [MnBr4]2−

Answer: D

Solution:
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Question46
Match list I with list II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[8-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

B. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

C. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III

D. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
For option (A)
+3 3
Cr : 3d
−
CN → SFL
⇒ No. of unpaired electrons =3
For option (B)
+2 6
Fe : 3d
H2O : WFL
No. of unpaired electrons = 4
For option (C)
Co+3 : 3d6
NH3 : SFL
No. of unpaired electrons = 0
For option (D)
Ni+2 : 3d8
NH3 : SFL
No. of unpaired electrons = 2

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Question47
The observed magnetic moment of the complex [Mn(x NCS)6]x− is
6.06 BM. The numerical value of x is _______.
[8-Apr-2023 shift 2]

Answer: 4
Solution:

[Mn(NCS)6]x−
Number of unpaired electron = 5
So, Mn must be in +2 oxidation state (Mn+2)
⇒2 + (−6) = −x ⇒ −4 = −x ⇒ x = 4

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Question48
The sum of oxidation state of the metals in Fe(CO)5, VO2+ and WO3 is
______
[8-Apr-2023 shift 2]

Answer: 10

Solution:

Solution:
(0) (+4) (+6)
2+
Fe(CO)5 V O W O3
So, Sum of oxidation state = 0 + 4 + 6 = 10

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Question49
The octahedral diamagnetic low spin complex among the following is
[10-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. [CoF6]3−

B. [CoCl6]3−

C. [Co(NH3)6]3+

D. [NiCl4]2−

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
(1) Paramagnetic, High Spin & Tetrahedral
(2) Paramagnetic, High Spin & Octahedral
(3) Paramagnetic, High Spin & Octahedral
(4) Diamagnetic, Low Spin & Octahedral
 3+
[Co(NH3)6] , CN = 6 CN = 6 (Octahedral )
NH3 = SFL
Co+3 = [Ar]3d6

Diamagnetic & Low spin complex

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Question50
In potassium ferrocyanide, there are _______ pairs of electrons in the t2g
set of orbitals.
[10-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 3

Solution:

Solution:

+2 6
Fe = [Ar]3d
CN− = SFL
t2g contain 6 electron so it become 3 pairs

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Question51
Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

[10-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

B. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

C. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

D. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Answer: A

Solution:

CFSE = −0.4 × t2g + 0.6 × eg + xp

= −0.4 × 2 + 0.6 × 0 + xp
+2
(A) = −0.8 → Ti
+2 3
(B) V → 3d
CFSE = −0.4 × t2g + 0.6 × eg + xp
= −0.4 × 3 + 0.6 × 0 + xp
= −1.2

CFSE = − 0.4 × t2g + 0.6 × eg + xp

− 0.4 × 3 + 0.6 × 1 + xp
= − 1.2 + 0.6 = 0.6

CFSE = −0.4 × t2g + 0.6 × eg + xp

= −0.4 × 3 + 0.6 × 2
= −1.2 + 1.2
=0

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Question52
The correct order of the number of unpaired electrons in the given
complexes is
A. [Fe(CN)6]3−
3−
B. [FeF6]
C. [CoF6]3−
3−
D. [Cr( oxalate )3]
E. [Ni(CO)4]
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[10-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. E < A < D < C < B

B. A < E < C < B < D

C. A < E < D < C < B

D. E < A < B < D < C

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question53
The complex that dissolves in water is
[11-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. [Fe3(OH)2(OAc)6] Cl

B. Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3

C. K3[Co(NO2)6]
D. (NH4)3[As(Mo3O10)4]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 Prussian Blue-water insoluble
K3[Co(NO2)6] very poorly water soluble
(NH4)3[As(MO3O10)4] water insoluble
ammonium arseno molybdate
[Fe3(OH)2(OAc)6] Cl is water soluble.

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Question54
The set which does not have ambidentate ligand (s) is
[11-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. C2O42−, NO2−, NCS−

B. EDTA4−, NCS−, C2O42−

C. NO2−, C2O42−, EDTA 4−

D. C2O42−, ethylene diamine, H2O

Answer: D

Solution:

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Question55
Which of the following complex has a possibility to exist as meridional
isomer?
[11-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. [Co(en)2 Cl2]

B. [Pt(NH3)2 Cl2]

C. [Co(en)3]

D. [Co(NH3)3(NO2)3]

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
[MA3B3] type of compound exists as facial and meridional isomer.

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Question56
The ratio of spin-only magnetic moment values
µ eff [Cr(CN)6]3− ∕ µ eff [Cr(H2O)6]3+ is ________.
[11-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
Spin magnetic moment of [Cr(CN)6]3−(t2g3egg0)
µ1 = √3(3 + 2) = √15 BM
Spin magnetic moment of [Cr(H2O)6]3+(t2g3egg0)
µ2 = √3(3 + 2) = √15 BM
µ1 √51
= =1
µ2 √51

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Question57
2+ 2+ −
If Ni is replaced by Pt in the complex [NiCl2Br2]2 , which of the
following properties are expected to get changed?
A. Geometry
B. Geometrical isomerism
C. Optical isomerism
D. Magnetic properties
[11-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. A, B and C

B. A and D

C. B and C

D. A, B and D

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
[NiBr2Cl2]2− → This complex species is tetrahedral as BrΘ&ClΘ are weak field ligands.
[PtBr2Cl2]2− → As Pt belongs to 5d series. This complex species is square planar.
Both the complex species are optically inactive.
[NiBr2Cl2]2−, being tetrahedral does not show Geometrical Isomerism.
[PtBr2Cl2]2− shows two Geometrical Isomers.

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Question58
Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

[11-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

B. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

C. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

D. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

Answer: D

Solution:
Mg(NH4) PO4 ⇒ White
K3[Co(NO2)6] ⇒ Yellow
MnO(OH)2 ⇒ Brown
Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 ⇒ Blue

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Question59
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the
other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : [CoCl(NH3)5]2+ absorbs at lower wavelength of light with
3+
respect to [CoCl(NH3)5(H2O)]
Reason R : It is because the wavelength of the light absorbed depends
on the oxidation state of the metal ion.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below:
[11-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

B. A is true but R is false

C. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

D. A is false but R is true

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Since H2O is strong field ligand compared to chloride and Co3+ ion is present.
∴ CFSE is higher for [Co(NH3) 5 H2 O]+3, hence it will absorb at lower wavelength.

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Question60
The magnetic moment is measured in Bohr Magneton (BM). Spin only
magnetic moment of Fe in [Fe(H2O)6]3+ and [Fe(CN)6]3− complexes
respectively is:
[11-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:
A. 3.87 B. M. and 1.732 B.M.

B. 6.92 B.M. in both

C. 5.92 B.M. and 1.732 B.M.

D. 4.89 B.M. and 6.92 B.M.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question61
Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

[12-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:
A. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

B. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

C. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

D. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question62
The mismatched combinations are
A. Chlorophyll - Co
B. Water hardness - EDTA
C. Photography −[Ag(CN)2]−
D. Wilkinson catalyst - [(Ph3P)3 RhCl]
E. Chelating ligand - D-Penicillamine
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
[13-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:

A. A and C Only

B. D and E Only

C. A and E Only
D. A, C, and E Only

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Mg is present in chlorophyll and in black and white photography the developed film is fixed by washing with hypo
3−
solution which dissolves the undecomposed AgBr to form a complex ion [Ag(S2O3)2]

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Question63
The covalency and oxidation state respectively of boron in [BF4]−, are :
[13-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. 3 and 5

B. 4 and 3

C. 4 and 4

D. 3 and 4

Answer: B

Solution:

Number of covalent bond formed by Boron is 4

Oxidation number of fluorine is -1 ,
Oxidation number of B + 4 × (−1) = −1,
Thus, Oxidation number of B = +3

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Question64
Which of the following complexes will exhibit maximum attraction to an
applied magnetic field?
[13-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. [Zn(H2O)6]2+

B. [Ni(H2O)6]2+
C. [Co(en)3]3+

D. [Co(H2O)6]2+

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Complex with maximum number of unpaired electron will exhibit maximum attraction to an applied magnetic field
2+ 10 6 4 −
[Zn(H2O)6] → d system → t2g eg , 0 unpaired e
2+ 7 5 2 −
[Co(H2O)6] →d system → t2g eg , 3 unpaired e
3+ 6 6 0 −
[Co(en)3] →d system → t2g eg , 0 unpaired e
2+ 8 6 2 −
[Ni(H2O)6] →d system → t2g eg , 2 unpaired e

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Question65
The total number of stereoisomers for the complex [Cr(ox)2 ClBr]3−(
where ox = oxalate ) is :
[13-Apr-2023 shift 2]
Options:

A. 3

B. 1

C. 4

D. 2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
[Cr(Ox)2 ClBr]−3
- No. of isomers-

- This structure has plane of symmetry, So no optical isomerism will be shown.

- This structure does not contain plane of symmetry, So two forms d as well as 1 will be shown.

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Question66
The complex with highest magnitude of crystal field splitting energy
(∆0) is
[15-Apr-2023 shift 1]
Options:
3+
A. [Mn(OH2)6]

3+
B. [Fe(OH2)6]

3+
C. [Cr(OH2)6]

3+
D. [Ti(OH2)6]

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question67
The volume (in mL ) of 0.1MAgNO3 required for complete precipitation
of chloride ions present in 20 mL of 0.01M solution of [Cr(H2O)5 Cl]Cl2
as silver chloride is _______.
[15-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 4
Solution:

[Cr(H2O)5 Cl]Cl2 + 2AgNO3 →

0.01M, 20 mL 0.1M
For 0.2 milimole AgNO3 required
= 0.4 milimole
0.4 = 0.1 × V(ml)
V = 4 mL

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Question68
The homoleptic and octahedral complex of Co2+ and H2O has _______
unparied electrons(s) in the t2g set of orbitals.
[15-Apr-2023 shift 1]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
+2 +2 7
(Co(H2O)6) → CO → 3d

u.e. in t2g is = (1)

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Question69

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
[24-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

B. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

C. (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

D. (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

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Question70
In the cobalt-carbonyl complex : [CO2(CO)8], number of Co − Co bonds is
"X" and terminal CO ligands is "Y". X + Y =
[24-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 7

Solution:

Solution:

x=1
y=6
∴x + y = 7

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Question71
Transition metal complex with highest value of crystal field splitting
(∆0) will be
[24-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:
3+
A. [Cr(H2O)6]
B. [Mo(H2O)6]3+

C. [Fe(H2O)6]3+

D. [Os(H2O)6]3+

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Crystal field splitting (∆0) for octahedral complexes depends on oxidation state of the metal as well as to which transition
series the metal belongs. For the same oxidation state, the crystal field splitting (∆0) increases as we move from
3d → 4d → 5d
Cr3+ and Fe3+ belong to 3d series, Mo3+ belongs to 4d series and Os3+ belongs to 5d series.
Therefore crystal field splitting (∆0) is highest for [Os(H2O)6]3+.

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Question72
White precipitate of AgCl dissolves in aqueous ammonia solution due to
formation of :
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. [Ag(NH3)4]Cl2

B. [Ag(Cl)2(NH3)2]

C. [Ag(NH3)2] Cl

D. [Ag(NH3) Cl] Cl

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
AgCl + 2NH3 → [Ag(NH3)2]+Cl−
Soluble

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Question73
If [Cu(H2O)4]2+ absorbs a light of wavelength 600 nm for d − d
transition, then the value of octahedral crystal field splitting energy for
[Cu(H2O)6]2+ will be ____×10−21J. [Nearest Integer]
(Given : h = 6.63 × 10−34 Js and c = 3.08 × 108ms−1 )
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Answer: 745

Solution:

[Cu(H2O)4]2+ is tetrahedral
[Cu(H2O)6]2+ is octahedral
4
∵∆t = ×∆0
9
6.63 × 10−34 × 3.08 × 108
∆t =
600 × 10−9
9 6.63 × 10−34 × 3.08 × 108
∆0 = × −9
≈ 765 × 10−21J
4 600 × 10

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Question74
Amongst FeCl3 ⋅ 3H2O, K3[Fe(CN)6] and [Co(NH3)6]Cl3, the spin-only
magnetic moment value of the innerorbital complex that absorbs light
at shortest wavelength is_____ B.M. [nearest integer]
[25-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
[Fe(H2O)3 Cl3], K3[Fe(CN)6], [Co(NH3)6]Cl3
inner orbital complexes
K3[Fe(CN)6] has more value of ∆0 than that of [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 ; as CN is stronger ligand.
More ∆0 ⇒ smaller value of absorbed λ

Spin only magnetic moment (µ) = √3 BM = 1.732 BM

Rounding off ⇒2

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Question75
Which statement is not true with respect to nitrate ion test?
[26-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. A dark brown ring is formed at the junction of two solutions.

B. Ring is formed due to nitroferrous sulphate complex.

C. The brown complex is [Fe(H2O)5(NO)]SO4.

D. Heating the nitrate salt with conc. H2SO4, light brown fumes are evolved.

Answer: B

Solution:
Brown ring test
− +2 + +3
NO3 + 3Fe + 4H → NO + 3Fe + 2H2O
2+ 2+
[Fe(H2O)6] NO → [Fe(H2O)5 NO] H2O
Brown ring

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Question76
The spin-only magnetic moment value of an octahedral complex among
CoCl3 ⋅ 4NH3, NiCl2 ⋅ 6H2O and PtCl4 ⋅ 2 HCl, which upon reaction with
excess of AgNO3 gives 2 moles of AgCl is ____B.M. (Nearest integer)
[26-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 3

Solution:

AgNO
CoCl3 ⋅ 4NH3 ⟶ [Co(NH3)4 ⋅ Cl2] + AgCl
excess 3
AgNO
NiCl2 ⋅ 6H2O ⟶ [Ni(H2O)6]2+ + 2 AgCl
excess 3

PtCl4 ⋅ 2 HCl ⟶ [PtCl6]4− + No AgCl ppt

+2 8 2
[Ni (H2O)6] = d = t2geg = 2 unpaired electrons
Magnetic moment = √2(2 + 2)
2√8 ≈ 3

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Question77
Reaction of [Co(H2O)6]2+ with excess ammonia and in the presence of
oxygen results into a diamagnetic product. Number of electrons present
in t2g-orbitals of the product is__
[26-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Answer: 6

Solution:

Solution:
2+ 3+
[Co(H2O)6] + NH3 (excess) → [Co(NH3)6] + 6H2O
Diamagnetic
↓
Low spin complex
Co3+ ⇒ 3d64s0
⇒t2g6eg0
Total number electrons = 6

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Question78
Which of the following will have maximum stabilization due to crystal
field?
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. [Ti(H2O)6]3+

B. [Co(H2O)6]2+

C. [Co(CN)6]3−

D. [Cu(NH3)4]2+

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The given complexes are:
3+ 2+ −3 2+
[Ti(H2O)6] , [Co(H2O)6] , [Co(CN)6] , [Cu(NH3)4]
− −3
CN is the strongest ligand among the given complexes CFSE value for the [Co(CN)6] complex will be highest as it has
6
d configuration with a CFSE value of −2.40 ∆0 +2P, where P represents pairing energy and ∆0 represents splitting
energy in octahedral field.
The value of ∆0 is high for cyanide complexes.

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Question79
Arrange the following coordination compounds in the increasing order
of magnetic moments. (Atomic numbers : Mn = 25; Fe = 26 )
A. [FeF6]3−
B. [Fe(CN)6]3−
C. [MnCl6]3− (high spin)
D. [Mn(CN)6]3−
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
[27-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. A < B < D < C

B. B < D < C < A

C. A < C < D < B

D. B < D < A < C

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

Hence, correct order of magnetic moment is 2 < 4 < 3 < 1

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Question80
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : [Ni(CN)4]2− is square planar and diamagnetic complex,
2
with dsp hybridization for Ni but [Ni(CO)4] is tetrahedral,
3
paramagnetic and with sp -hybridication for Ni.
Statement II : [NiCl4]2− and [Ni(CO)4] both have same d-electron
configuration have same geometry and are paramagnetic.
In light the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below :
[28-Jun-2022-Shift-1]
Options:

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true.

B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.

D. Statement I is false but Statement II is correct.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
[Ni(CN)4]2− : d8 configuration, SFL, sq. planar splitting (dsp 2
), diamagnetic.
[Ni(CO)4] : d10 config (after excitation), SFL, tetrahedral splitting ( sp3), diamagnetic.
[NiCl4]2− : d8 config, WFL, tetrahedral splitting ( sp3), paramagnetic ( 2. unpaired e− ).

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Question81
Number of complexes which will exhibit synergic bonding amongst,
[Cr(CO)6], [M n(CO)5] and [M n2(CO)10] is___
[28-Jun-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 3

Solution:

Solution:
Carbonyl complex compounds have tendency to show synergic bonding.

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Question82
[Fe(CN)6]4−
[Fe(CN)6]3−
[Ti(CN)6]3−
[Ni(CN)4]2−
[Co(CN)6]3−
Among the given complexes, number of paramagnetic complexes is____
[28-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 2

Solution:
[Fe(CN)6]4− Diamagnetic
[Fe(CN)6]3− Paramagnetic (1 unpaired electron)
[Ti(CN)6]3− Paramagnetic (1 unpaired electron)
[Ni(CN)4]2− Diamagnetic
3−
[Co(CN)6] Diamagnetic

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Question83
(a) CoCl3 ⋅ 4NH3,
(b) CoCl3.5NH3,
(c) CoCl3 ⋅ 6NH3 and
(d) CoCl(NO3)2 ⋅ 5NH3.
Number of complex(es) which will exist in cis-trans form is/are_______
[28-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
CoCl3 ⋅ 4NH3 ⇒ [Co(NH3)4 Cl2] Cl
CoCl3 ⋅ 5NH3 ⇒ [Co(NH3)5 Cl]Cl2
CoCl3 ⋅ 6NH3 ⇒ [Co(NH3)6]Cl3
Only [Co(NH3)4 Cl2] can show geometrical isomerism. Hence can exist in cis-trans form.

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Question84
Given below are two statements.
- Statement I : In CuSO4 ⋅ 5H2O, Cu − O bonds are present.
- Statement II : In CuSO4 ⋅ 5H2O, ligands coordinating with Cu(II) ion
are O-and S-based ligands.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below.
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Statement I is true but statement II is false. Only oxygen atom forms a Co-ordinate bond with Cu+2 in
CuSO4 ⋅ 5H2O

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Question85
Spin only magnetic moment of [MnBr6]4− is _____ B.M. (round off to the
closest integer)
[29-Jun-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 6

Solution:
2+
Mn → t2g111e
11
g

µ s = √35
= 5.91
=6

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Question86
Consider the following metal complexes:
[Co(NH3)6]3+
[CoCl(NH3)5]2+
[Co(CN)6]3−
[Co(NH3)5(H2O)]3+
The spin-only magnetic moment value of the complexthat absorbes light
with shortest wavelength is
B. M. (Nearest integer)
[25-Jul-2022-Shift-1]
Answer: 0

Solution:

Solution:
1
∆0 ∝
λ
Here, CN−being SFL will have maximum CFSE
So, [Co(CN)6]3− will be d2 sp3, µ = 0

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Question87
The correct order of energy of absorption for the following metal
complexes is
A : [Ni(en)3]2+, B : [Ni(NH3)6]2+, C : [Ni(H2O)6]2+
[25-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. C < B < A

B. B < C < A

C. C < A < B

D. A < C < B

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Stronger is ligand attached to metal ion, greater will be the splitting between t2g and eg (hence greater will be ∆U )
∴ greater will be absorption of energy.
Hence correct order
[Ni(en)3]2+ > [Ni(NH3)6]2+ > [Ni(H2O)6]2+

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Question88
The difference between spin only magnetic moment values of
[Co(H2O)6]Cl2 and [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 is ________.
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 0

Solution:
Solution:
Co → 4s23d 7
H2O is weak field ligand.
Co+2 → 3d 7
n = 3 µ_1 \;\; =√{n( {\n}+2)} $
= √15 B.M. $
Cr → 4s13d 5
Co+3 → 3d 3
n = 3 µ2 = √15 B.M.
µ1 − µ2 = 0

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Question89
The metal complex that is diamagnetic is (Atomic number:
Fe, 26; Cu, 29 )
[26-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. K3[Cu(CN)4]

B. K2[Cu(CN)4]

C. K3[Fe(CN)4]

D. K4[FeCl6]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
⇒K3[Cu(CN)4] is diamagnetic
Cu(I) ⇒ d10 configuration ⇒ No unpaired electrons.
⇒K2[Cu(CN)4], K3[Fe(CN)4] and K4[FeCl6] are paramagnetic in nature

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Question90
The conductivity of a solution of complex with formula CoCl3(NH3)4
corresponds to 1 : 1 electrolyte, then the primary valency of central
metal ion is _______.
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 3

Solution:
In 1: 1 type of electrolyte the ions have +1 and −1 charge on them
∴ Possible compound is →[Co(NH3)4 Cl2]+Cl−
Oxidation state of central atom represents the total number of primary valency
∴ Primary valency will be 3 .

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Question91
Low oxidation state of metals in their complexes are common when
ligands:
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. have good π-accepting character

B. have good σ-donor character

C. are having good π-donating ability

D. are having poor σ-donating ability

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Ligands like :CO, are sigma donor and π-acceptor and they make stronger bond with lower oxidation state metal ion, in
this case back bonding is more effective

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Question92
Fe3+ cation gives a prussian blue precipitate on addition of potassium
ferrocyanide solution due to the formation of :
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. [Fe(H2O)6]2[Fe(CN)6]

B. Fe2[Fe(CN)6]2

C. Fe3[Fe(OH)2(CN)4]2

D. Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
4Fe3+ + 3[Fe(CN)6]−4 ⟶ Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3
Question93
The spin only magnetic moment of the complex present in Fehling's
reagent is _________ B.M.
(Nearest integer).
[27-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 2

Solution:

++
Fehling solution is a complex of Cu
++ 9
Cu = 3d
−
No. of unpaired e = 1
M.M = √1(1 + 2) = √3 = 1.73 BM

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Question94
Total number of relatively more stable isomer(s) possible for octahedral
complex [Cu(en)2(SCN)2] will be _______.
[28-Jul-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 3

Solution:

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Question95
Match List I with List II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

[28-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II

B. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

C. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III

D. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Ni(CO)4 Hybridisation sp3
2−
[Ni(CN)4] Hybridisation dspe2
3−
[Co(CN)6] Hybridisation d2 sp3
3− 3 2
[Co(F)6] Hybridisation sp d

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Question96
[Fe(CN)6]3− should be an inner orbital complex. Ignoring the pairing
energy, the value of crystal field stabilization energy for this complex is
(−) _______ ∆0. (Nearest integer)
[29-Jul-2022-Shift-1]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
In [Fe(CN)6]3−, Fe is present in (+3) oxidation state Fe(III)⇒ inner orbital complex ⇒d 5 (with pairing)
Configuration ⇒t2g5
 −2
CFSE = 5× ∆ = −2∆0
5 0

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Question97
Octahedral complexes of copper(II) undergo structural distortion (Jahn-
Teller). Which one of the given copper (II) complexes will show the
maximum structural distortion? (en - ethylenediamine;
.H2N−CH2 − CH2 − NH2 )
[29-Jul-2022-Shift-2]
Options:

A. [Cu(H2O)6]SO4

B. [Cu(en)(H2O)4]SO4

C. cis- [Cu(en)2 Cl2]

D. trans−[Cu(en)2 Cl2]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
According to John teller any nonlinear molecular system in a degenerate electronic state will be unstable and will undergo
some kind of distortion which will lower its symmetry and energy and split the degenerate state.
In case of octahedral d 9 configuration, the last electron may occupy either d 2 or d x2y2 orbitals of eg set.
2
If it occupies dz orbital most of the electron density will be concentrated between the metal and the two ligands on the z
axis. Thus there will be greater electrostatic repulsion associated with these ligands than with the other four on xy plane.
The Jahn Teller effect is mostly observed in octahedral environments. The considerable distortions are usually observed
in high spin d4, low spin d7 and d9 configuration.

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Question98
Sum of oxidation state (magnitude) and coordination number of cobalt
in Na ⋅ [Co(bpy) Cl4] is ________.
[29-Jul-2022-Shift-2]

Answer: 9

Solution:

Na[Co(bpy) Cl4]
Oxidation state of cobalt = +3
Coordination number of cobalt = 6
[As bpy is bidentate]
So, sum = 9

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Question99
The number of stereoisomers possible for [Co(OX )2(Br)(N H 3)]2− is
......... .[ox = Oxal ate ].
[26 Feb 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 3

Solution:

Solution:
III
The coordination compound [ Co(ox)2(Br)(N H 3) ]2− of general formula [M (A − A)2BC] can show both geometrical and
optical isomerism (stereoisomerism).

The cis-form produces non-superimposable mirror images, i.e. enantiomeric pairs (optically active)

The trans-form is optically inactive.

So, total number of stereoisomers possible
= cis(±) + trans = 3

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Question100
Given below are two statements.
Statement I The identification of N i2+ is carried out by dimethyl
glyoxime in the presence of N H 4OH .
Statement II The dimethyl glyoxime is a bidentate neutral ligand.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below.
[25 Feb 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. Both statements I and II are true.

B. Both statements I and II are false.

C. Statement I is true but statement II is false.

D. Statement I is false but statement II is true.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Both statements are true. Dimethyl glyoxime (DMG) is a neutral bidentate ligand (DM G−).
N i2+ ion is identified with DMG in presence of N H 4OH to give a red ppt. Its reaction is as follows.

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Question101
The stepwise formation of [Cu(N H 3)4]2+ is given below

K1
2+
Cu +NH3 ⇌ [Cu(N H 3)2]2+

K2
2+ 2+
[Cu(N H 3)] + N H 3 ⇌ [Cu(N H 3)2]

K3
2+ 2+
[Cu(N H 3)2] +NH3 ⇌ [Cu(N H 3)3]

K4
2+ 2+
[Cu(N H 3)3] + N H 3 ⇌ [Cu(N H 3)4]

The value of stability constants K 1, K 2, K 3 and K 4 are

4 3 2 2
10 , 1.58 × 10 , 5 × 10 and 10 respectively. The overall equilibrium
constants for dissociation of [Cu(N H 3)4]2+ is x × 10−12. The value of x
is___ (Rounded off to the nearest integer)
[24 Feb 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 1

Solution:
 K1
Cu2+ + N H 3 ⇌ [Cu(N H 3)]2+
K2
[Cu(N H 3)]2+ + N H 3 ⇌ [Cu(N H 3)2]2+
K3
[Cu(N H 3)2]2+ + N H 3 ⇌ [Cu(N H 3)3]2+
K4
[Cu(N H 3)3]2+ + N H 3 ⇌ [Cu(N H 3)4]2+
K
Cu2+ + 4N H 3⇌[Cu(N H 3)4]2+
So, K = K 1 × K 2 × K 3 × K 4
= 104 × 1.58 × 103 × 5 × 102 × 102
∴K = 7.9 × 1011
2+
Where K = Equilibrium constant for formation of [Cu(N H 3)4]
So, equilibrium constant (K') for dissociation
2+ 1
of [Cu(N H 3)4] is
K
1
K′=
K
K′= 1 = 1.26 × 10−12 = (x × 10−12)
7.9 × 1011
So, x = 1.26 ≈ 1.0.

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Question102
The correct structures of trans-[NiBr (PPh3)2 ] and meridonial-[
Co(N H 3)3(N O2)3 ], respectively are
[18 Mar 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A.

B.

C.

D.
Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Trans [N iBr2(PPh3)2]

and meridional [Co(N H 3)3(N O2)3]

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Question103
Match List-I and List-II.

[17 Mar 2021 Shift 2]

Options:

A. A-3 ,B-1 ,C-2 ,D-4

B. A-4 ,B-2 ,C-3 ,D-1

C. A-2 ,B-1 ,C-3 ,D-4

D. A-1 ,B-2 ,C-3 ,D-4

Answer: A

Solution:
A. Coordination isomerisms occurs in coordination salts in which there is an interchange of ligands between the metal in
the cationic coordination spheres and the metal in the anionic coordination sphere.
[Co(N H 3)6][Cr(CN )6] ⇔ [Co(CN )6][Cr(N H 3)6] (Coordinate isomerism)
B. Linkage isomerism occurs in coordination compounds that have the same composition but differ in the connectivity of
the ligand to the metal. [Co(N H 3)3(N O2)3] shows linkage isomerism. N O2 can connect through N and O donor sites.
C. Solvate isomerism is also known as 'hydrate isomerism' where water behaves as a ligand and water of crystallisation.
e.g., The complex [Cr(H 2O)6]Cl 3 (violet) contains water as a ligand and its solvate isomer [Cr(H 2O)5Cl ]Cl 2H 2O (grey-
green) contain water as a water of crystallisation.
D. Optical isomerism occurs mainly in compounds that are mirror images of each other. cis[CrCl 2(ox)2]3+ is chiral
compound, hence shows optical isomerism.

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Question104
The correct pair(s) of the ambident nucleophiles is(are)
A. AgCN /K CN
B. RCOOAg/RCOOK
C. AgN O2/K N O2
D. Agl /K l
[17 Mar 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. B and C

B. Only A

C. A and C

D. Only B

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The correct pair(s) of ambident nucleophile are (A) K CN and AgCN and (C) AgN O2 and K N O2.
Structure are as follows:
−
CN can bind through C and N atoms.
..
⊖ ⊖
: C≡N :↔:C=N:
−
N O2 can bind through N and O.

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Question105
The equivalents of ethylene diamine required to replace the neutral
ligands from the coordination sphere of the trans-complex of
COCl 3 ⋅ 4N H 3 is (Round off to the nearest integer).
[16 Mar 2021 Shift 1]
Answer: 2

Solution:

[Co(N H 3)4Cl 2]Cl + 2en ⟶ [Co(en)2Cl 2] + 4N H 3

N H 3 is the neutral monodentate ligand. Ethylene diamine is a neutral didentate ligand.
.. ..
H 2N − CH 2 − CH 2 − N H 2( en )
′
So, two ethylene diamine are equivalent to four N H 3 ligand.

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Question106
The total number of unpaired electrons present in the complex
K 3[Cr (oxalate )3 ] is________.
[18 Mar 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 3

Solution:

Solution:
K 3[Cr(ox)3]
Let, x be the oxidation state of Cr in K 3[Cr(C2O4)3]. Since, the overall charge on the complex is 0 , the sum of oxidation
states of all elements in it should be equal to 0 . Therefore,
+3 + x + 3(−2) = 0 (oxalate is bidentate ligand and having −2 charge)
or, x = +3.
Hence, chromium is in +3 oxidation state.
Cr ⟶ 3d 54s1 (ground state electronic configuration)
Cr3+ ⟶ 3d 34s0 (Excited state)

CN = 6
∴ oxalate is weak field ligand
∴3 unpaired electron in d -orbital. The hybridisation of chromium in the complex is d 2sp3.

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Question107
On complete reaction of F eCl 3 with oxalic acid in aqueous solution
containing K OH , resulted in the formation of product A. The secondary
valency of Fe in the product A is (Round off to the nearest integer).
[17 Mar 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 6
Solution:

Secondary valency is equal to coordination number of central metal ion. In this reaction, central metal atom iron is
attached with 3-oxalato ligand, and oxlaic acid it is a bidentate ligand i.e. have two donor sites. So, coordination number
or secondary valency = 3 × 2 = 6
F eCl 3 + 3H 2C2O4 + 6K OH ⟶ K 3[F e(C2O4)3] + 3K Cl + 6H 2O
(A)
Hence, product A have iron with secondary valency = 6

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Question108
What is the spin-only magnetic moment value (BM) of a divalent metal
ion with atomic number 25 , in it's aqueous solution?
[17 Mar 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 5.92

B. 5.0

C. zero

D. 5.26

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Atomic number 25 is for manganese (M n).
Configuration of M n = [Ar]4s23d 5
In aqueous medium, M n2+ = [Ar]3d 5

Total number of unpaired electrons = 5

µ (magnetic moment ) = √n(n + 2) BM
where, n = number of unpaired electron
∴µ = √5(5 + 2) = √35BM = 5.92BM

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Question109
3 moles of metal complex with formula Co(en)2Cl 3 gives 3 moles of
silver chloride on treatment with excess of silver nitrate. The secondary
valency of Co in the complex is _____.
(Round off to the nearest integer)
[27 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Answer: 6

Solution:

Solution:
3[Co(en)2Cl 2]Cl + AgN O3 → 3AgCl
(excess) (white ppt.)
Secondary valency of Co = 6
(C. N.)

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Question110
Given below are two statements:
Statement I : [M n(CN )6]3−, [F e(CN )6]3− and[Co(C2O4)3]3− are d 2sp3
hybridised.
3− 3−
Statement II : [M nCl 6] and [F eF 6] are paramagnetic and have 4
and 5 unpaired electrons, respectively.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below :
[27 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. Statement I is correct but statement II is false

B. Both statement I and statement II are false

C. Statement I is incorrect but statement II is true

D. Both statement I and statement II are are true

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
[M n(CN )6]3− [F e(CN )6]3− [Co(C2O4)3]3−

⇓
3+
Mn CN − F e3+,CN − Co3+,C2O42−

d 4 configuration, SFL d 5 configuration, SFL d 6 configuration, Chelating ligand

⇒ All will have larger splitting hence d 2sp3 hybridisation

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Question111
The number of geometrical isomers possible in triamminetrinitrocobalt
(III) is X and in trioxalatochromate (III) is Y. Then the value of X + Y is
_______.
[27 Jul 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
Triamminetrinitrocobalt(III) →[Co(N O2)3(N H 3)3]
trioxalatochromate(III) ion →[Cr(C2O4)3]3−
[Co(N O2)3(N H 3)3]

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Question112
An organic compound is subjected to chlorination to get compound A
using 5.0 g of chlorine. When 0.5 g of compound A is reacted with
AgN O3 [Carius Method], the percentage of chlorine in compound A is
_______ when it forms 0.3849 g of AgCl. (Round off to the Nearest
Integer)
(Atomic masses of Ag and Cl are 107.87 and 35.5 respectively)
[27 Jul 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 19

Solution:
 0.3849g
ncl in compound = nAgCl = g ∕ mol
(107.87 + 35.5)
⇒ mass of chlorine = nCl × 35.5 = 0.0953gm
0.0953
⇒ % wt of chlorine = × 100
0.5
= 19.06%

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Question113
The number of geometrical isomers found in the metal complexes
[PtCl 2(N H 3)2], [N i(CO)4], [Ru(H 2O)3Cl 3] and [CoCl 2(N H 3)4]+
respectively, are :
[27 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 1, 1, 1, 1

B. 2, 1, 2, 2

C. 2, 0, 2, 2

D. 2, 1, 2, 1

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question114
The type of hybridisation and magnetic property of the complex
[M nCl 6]3−, respectively, are:
[27 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. sp3d 2 and diamagnetic

2 3
B. d sp and diamagnetic
2 3
C. d sp and paramagnetic
3 2
D. sp d and paramagnetic

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
[M nCl 6]3−

Paramagnetic and having 4 unpaired electrons.

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Question115
Which one of the following metal complexes is most stable?
[25 Jul 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. [Co(en)(N H 3)4]Cl 2

B. [Co(en)3]Cl 2

C. [Co(en)2(N H 3)2]Cl 2

D. [Co(N H 3)6]Cl 2

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Complex [Co(en)3]Cl 2 is most stable complex among the given complex compounds because more number of chelate
rings are present in this complex as compare to others.
Question116
Three moles of AgCl get precipitated when one mole of an octahedral
co-ordination compound with empirical formula CrCl 3.3N H 3 . 3H 2O
reacts with excess of silver nitrate. The number of chloride ions
satisfying the secondary valency of the metal ion is _____.
[25 Jul 2021 Shift 1]

Answer: 0

Solution:

Solution:
Mole of AgCl precipitated is equal the mole of Cl – present in ionization sphere.

–
Since none of Cl is present in the co-ordination sphere. Therefore answer is zero.

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Question117
Which one of the following species responds to an external magnetic
field?
[25 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. [F e(H 2O)6]3+

B. [N i(CN )4]2−

C. [Co(CN )6]3−

D. [N i(CO)4]

Answer: A

Solution:
1. [F e(H 2O)6]3+
F e3+ : [Ar]3d 5
Hybridisation : sp3d 2
Magnetic nature : Paramagnetic (so this complex response to external magnetic field)
2. [N i(CN )4]2−
N i2+ : [Ar]3d 8
Hybridisation: dsp2
Magnetic nature : diamagnetic
3. [Co(CN )6]3−
Co3+ : [Ar]3d 6
Hybridisation: d 2sp3
Magnetic nature : diamagnetic
4. [N i(CO)4]
N i : [Ar]3d 84s2
Hybridisation : sp 3
Magnetic nature : diamagnetic

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Question118
The total number of unpaired electrons present in [Co(N H 3)6]Cl 2 and
[Co(N H 3)6]Cl 3 is
[22 Jul 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
[Co(N H 3)6]Cl 2
Co2+ : [Ar]3d 74s04p0
For this complex Δ0 < P.E., so pairing of electron does not take place.
sp3d 2 hybridisation
Total 3 unpaired electrons are present.
[Co(N H 3)6]Cl 3
Co3+ : [Ar]3d 64s04p0
d 2sp3 hybridisation
N H 3 acts as SFL because Δ0 > P . E
So here all electrons becomes paired.

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Question119
The correct order of intensity of colors of the compounds is:
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. [N i(CN )4]2− > [N iCl 4]2− > [N i(H 2O)6]2+

B. [N i(H 2O)6]2+ > [N iCl 4]2− > [N i(CN )4]2−

C. [N iCl 4]2− > [N i(H 2O)6]2+ > [N i(CN )4]2−

D. [N iCl 4]2− > [N i(CN )4]2− > [N i(H 2O)6]2+

Answer: C

Solution:

[N iCl 4]2− > [N i(H 2O)6]2+ > [N i(CN )4]2−

Splitting energy order Δt < Δ0 < Δsq

absorbed energy order [N iCl 4]2− < [N i(H 2O)6]2+ < [N i(CN )4]2−

intensity of colour of c o m p o u n d [N iCl 4]2− > [N i(H 2O)6]2+ > [N i(CN )4]2−

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Question120
According to the valence bond theory the hybridization of central metal
2
atom is d sp for which one of the following compounds?
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. N iCl 2 . 6H 2O

B. K 2[N i(CN )4]

C. [N i(CO)4]

D. N a2[N iCl 4]

Answer: B

Solution:
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Question121
An aqueous solution of N iCl 2 was heated with excess sodium cyanide in
2−
presence of strong oxidizing agent to form [N i(CN )6] . The total
change in number of unpaired electrons on metal centre is _______.
[20 Jul 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 2

Solution:
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Question122
+
Spin only magnetic moment in BM of [Fe(CO)4(C2O4)] is
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. 5.92

B. 0

C. 1

D. 1.73

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
In [Fe(CO)4(C2O4)]+, oxidation number of Fe = +3
{x + 4 × 0 + (−2) = 1}
∴x=3
3+ 5 0
Fe = [Ar]3d 4s
CO is a strong field ligand, so pairing is favoured
Fe3+ = t2g2, 2, 1, eg0, 0
Number of unpaired electron (n) = 1
µ = √n(n + 2) BM
= √1(1 + 2) = √3 = 1.73 BM

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Question123
The denticity of an organic ligand, biuret is
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. 2
B. 4

C. 3

D. 6

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Biuret is bidentate ligand and denticity of this organic ligand is 2.

Hence, correct option is (a).

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Question124
The number of optical isomers possible for [Cr(C2O4)3]3− is ...
[27 Aug 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
The structure of [Cr(C2O4)3]3− is

Oxalate is bidentate symmetrical ligand. The complex does not possess any element of symmetry and are optically
active. The two optical isomers are shown above.
∴ Answer is two (2).

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Question125
1 mol of an octahedral metal complex with formula MCl3.2L on reaction
with excess of AgNO3 gives 1 mol of AgCl. The denticity of ligand L is
......... .(Integer answer)
[27 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Answer: 2

Solution:

Since, the compound is octahedral, the central metal M will form 6 bonds. On reaction with excess of AgNO3, only 1 mol
of AgCl is precipitated that means only 1Cl− is present as counter ion and 2Cl− ions are present in coordinate sphere.
−
So 'L' should by bidentate to form an octahedral complex along with 2Cl ions.

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Question126
Indicate the complex/complex ion which did not show any geometrical
isomerism.
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. [CoCl2(en)2]

B. [Co(CN)5(NC)]3−

C. [Co(NH3)3(NO2)3]

D. [Co(NH3)4 Cl2]+

Answer: B

Solution:

(a) [CoCl2(en)2] shows cis-trans isomerism.

(b) [Co(CN)5(NC)]3− is of MA5B type complex, which will not show any isomerism.
(c) [Co(NH3)3(NO2)3] shows facial and meridonial isomerism.
(d) [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ shows geometrical (cis-trans) isomerism. In cis
isomer, two Cl ligands are adjacent to each other. In trans
isomer two Cl ligands are opposite to each other.
∴ Option (b) is correct.

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Question127
The number of hydrogen bonded water molecule(s) associated with
stoichiometry CuSO4.5H2O is/are.
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Answer: 1

Solution:

Solution:
The number of hydrogen bonded water molecule associated with stoichiometry CuSO4.5H2O is 1.

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Question128
In the structure of the dichromate ion, there is a
[31 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. linear symmetrical Cr − O − Cr bond.

B. non-linear symmetrical Cr − O − Cr bond.

C. linear unsymmetrical Cr − O − Cr bond.

D. non-linear unsymmetrical Cr − O − Cr bond.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
2−
The structure of dichromate ion (Cr2O7 ) contains a non-linear symmetrical Cr − O − Cr bond.

Hence, correct option is (b).

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Question129
Acidic ferric chloride solution on treatment with excess of potassium
ferrocyanide gives a prussian blue coloured colloidal species. It is
[27 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3

B. K5 Fe[Fe(CN)6]2
C. HFe[Fe(CN)6]

D. KFe[Fe(CN)6]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
When a solution of ferric chloride is treated with potassium ferrocyanide solution, a prussian blue precipitate of ferric
ferrocyanide is obtained.
4 Fe Cl3 + 3K4[Fe(CN)6] →Fe4 [ Fe(CN)6 ]3 + 12 KCl
Ferric chloride Potassium ferrocyanide Ferric ferrocyanide

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Question130
The overall stability constant of the complex ion [Cu(NH3)4]2+ is
2.1 × 1013. The overall dissociations constant is y × 10−14. Then, y is
.......... . (Nearest integer)
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 2]

Answer: 5

Solution:

Solution:
Given, Kf = 2.1 × 1013
1
Dissociation constant (Kd) = = 4.7 × 10−14
Kf
∴y = 4.7 ≃ 5.

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Question131
Arrange the following cobalt complexes in the order of increasing
crystal field stabilisation energy (CFSE) value.
Complexes [CoF6]3−, [CO(H2O)6]3+, Co(NH3)6 3+ and Co(en)3 3+
(A) (B) [ (C) ] [ (D) ]
Choose the correct option.
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. A < B < C < D

B. B < A < C < D

C. B < C < D < A

D. C < D < B < A

Answer: A

Solution:

For the same central metal ion, the CFSE increases with increase in strength of the ligand. The order of strength of ligand
is given by the spectrochemical series:
− − − − 2− − −
I < Br < SCN < Cl < S < F < OH
<C2O4 < H2O < NCS < EDTA < NH3 < en < CN− < CO
2− − 4−

Thus, the order of CFSE of given complexes will be :

[CoF6]3− < [CO(H2O)6]3+ < Co(NH3)6 3+ < Co(en)3 3+.
(A) (B)
[ (C)
] [ (D)
]
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Question132
Which one of the following complexes is violet in colour?
[26 Aug 2021 Shift 1]
Options:

A. [Fe(CN)6]4−

B. [Fe(SCN)6]4−

C. Fe4[Fe(CN6)]3 . H2O

D. [Fe(CN)5 NOS]4−

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The complex [Fe(CN)5 NOS]4− is violet in colour. It is formed when sodium nitroprusside reacts with sulphide ion to give
violet colour as follows S2− + [Fe(CN)5 NO]2− → [Fe(CN)5 NOS]4−
(Violet colour)

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Question133
The potassium ferrocyanide solution gives a prussian blue colour, when
added to
[1 Sep 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. CoCl3

B. FeCl2

C. CoCl2
D. FeCl3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Potassium ferrocyanide solution {K4[Fe(CN)6]} will give prussian blue colour when added to ferric chloride (FeCl3) due to
formation of iron (III) hexacyanoferrate (II).
FeCl3 + K4[Fe(CN)6]───▶Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 Iron (III) hexacyanido - ferrate (II) (Prussian blue colour)

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Question134
The crystal field stabilisation energy (CFSE) and magnetic moment
(spin - only) of an octahedral aqua complex of a metal ion (M+) are
−0.8Δ0 and 3.87 BM, respectively.
Identify (M2+).
[1 Sep 2021 Shift 2]
Options:

A. V3+

B. Cr3+

C. Mn4+

D. Co2+

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The crystal field stabilisation energy (CFSE) and magnetic
moment (spin - only) of CO2+ octahedral aqua complex are −0.8Δ0 and 3.87 BM respectively.

CFSE = [ ( e−in t2g ) × (−0.4) + ( e−in eg ) × 0.6 ] Δ0

= [5× − 0.4 + 2 × 0.6]Δ0
= −0.8Δ0
Magnetic moment (spin only) can be calculated as:
μ = √n(n + 2)
(where, µ = spin only magnetic moment and
n = number of unpaired electrons = 3
= √3(3 + 2) = √15 = 3.87 BM

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Question135
The volume (in mL ) of 0.125M AgN O3 required to quantitatively
precipitate chloride ions in 0.3g of [Co(N H 3)6]Cl 3 is ________.
M [ Co(N H ), Cl = 267.46g ∕ mol
3 3

M AgN O = 169.87g ∕ mol

3

[NV, Jan. 08 ,2020(I)]

Answer: 26.92

Solution:

Solution:
[M L6]Cl 3 + 3 AgN O3 ⟶ 3AgCl
0.3g V ml 0.125 M
0.3
Number of moles of the complex =
267.46
Number of moles of AgN O3 = 0.125 × V × 10−3
0.3 −3
× 3 = 0.125 × V × 10
267.46
0.3 × 3 × 1000
Or, V = = 26.92mL
267.46 × 0.125

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Question136
The correct order of the calculated spin-only magnetic moments of
complexes (A) to (D) is:
(A) N i(CO)4
(B) [N i(H 2O)6]Cl 2
(C) N a2[N i(CN )4]
(D) Pd Cl 2(PPh3)2
[Jan. 08, 2020(II)]
Options:

A. (A) ≈ (C) < (B) ≈ (D)

B. (C) < (D) < (B) < (A)

C. (C) ≈ (D) < (B) < (A)

D. (A) ≈ (C) ≈ (D) < (B)

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
(A) Ni(CO)4
Ni = 3d84 s2
CO is strong field ligand. So pairing of elections happens.
∴ Number of unpaired electrons = 0
∴µ spin = 0

(B) [Ni(H2O)6]Cl2
+2 8 0
N i = 3d 4s
H2O is weak field ligand. So no pairing of electrons happens.
Number of unpaired electron = 2
∴µ spin = √n(n + 2) = √2(2 + 2) = √8 B.M

(C) Na2[Ni(CN)4]
Ni+2 = 3d84 s0
CN−is strong field ligand. So pairing of electrons happens.
Number of unpaired electron = 0
∴µ spin = 0

(D) PdCl2(PPh3)2
2+ 8
Pd = 4d
2
This is d sp complex. And shape is square planar.
∴µ spin = 0

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Question137
Complexes (ML 5 ) of metals Ni and Fe have ideal square pyramidal and
trigonal bipyramidal geometries, respectively. The sum of the 90∘, 120∘
and 180∘L − M − L angles in the two complexes is ______.
[NV, Jan. 08, 2020(II)]

Answer: 20

Solution:

Solution:

Total number of 180∘, 90∘ and 120∘L − M − L bond angles = 10 + 10 = 20

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Question138
The theory that can completely\/properly explain the nature of bonding
in [N i(CO)4] is:
[Jan. 07,2020(I)]
Options:

A. Werner's theory

B. Molecular orbital theory

C. Crystal field theory

D. Valence bond theory

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The covalant character of the bonding ( M − Cσ and M − Cπ bonding ) which exists between the metal and the carbon
atom of the CO can only be explained by the molecular orbital theory.

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Question139
Complex X of composition Cr(H 2O)6Cl n has a spin only magnetic
moment of 3.83BM . It reacts with AgN O3 and shows geometrical
isomerism. The IUPAC nomenclature of X is:
[Jan. 09,2020 (I)]
Options:

A. Hexaaqua chromium (III) chloride

B. Tetraaquadichlorido chromium (IV) chloride dihydrate

C. Dichloridotetraaqua chromium (IV) chloride dihydrate

D. Tetraaquadichlorido chromium(III) chloride dihydrate

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
µ = √n(n + 2) B.M. = 3.83 B.M.
n = 3( n = No. of unpaired e− )
Therefore, oxidation number of Cr should be +3 .
Hence complex is Cr(H 2O)6Cl 3
Complex shows geometrical isomerism therefore formula
of complex is[Cr(H 2O)4Cl 2]Cl .2H 2O
IUPAC Name: Tetraaquadichlorido chromium(III)
Chloride dihydrate

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Question140
The isomer(s) of [Co(N H 3)4Cl 2] that has/have a Cl − Co − Cl angle of
90∘, is/are:
[Jan. 09,2020 (II)]
Options:

A. meridional and trans

B. cis and trans

C. trans only

D. cis only

Answer: D

Solution:

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Question141
The complex that can show f ac - and mer-isomers is:
[Jan. 08,2020 (I)]
Options:
+
A. [Co(N H 3)4Cl 2]

B. [Pt(N H 3)2Cl 2]

C. [CoCl 2(en)2]

D. [Co(N H 3)3(N O2)3]

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
[M a3b3] type complex shows facial and meridional isomerism.
So, the complex [CO(N H 3)3(N O2)3] will show fac-and merisomers.

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Question142
Among (a) - (d) , the complexes that can display geometrical isomerism
are:
(a) [Pt(N H 3)3Cl ]+
(b) [Pt(N H 3)3Cl ]+
(c) [Pt(N H 3)2Cl (N O2)]
(d)[Pt(N H 3)4Cl Br]2+
[Jan. 08,2020 (II)]
Options:

A. (b) and (c)

B. (d) and (a)

C. (c) and (d)

D. (a) and (b)

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
[Pt(N H 3)2Cl (N O2)] and [Pt(N H 3)4Cl Br]2+ are the M a4bc and M a2bc type of complexes.
Each shows two geometrical isomers i.e., cis and trans isomers.

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Question143
The IUPAC name of the complex [Pt(N H 3)2Cl (N H 2CH 3)]Cl is:
[Jan. 07,2020 (I)]
Options:

A. Diamminechlorido(methanamine) platinum (II)chloride

B. Diammine (methanamine) chloridoplatinum(II)chloride

C. Diamminechlorido(aminomethane) platinum (II)chloride

D. Bisammine(methanamine) chlorido platinum(II)chloride

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
[Pt(N H 3)2Cl (N H 2CH 3)]Cl
Diamine chlorido (methanamine) platinum (II) chloride

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Question144
The number of possible optical isomers for the complexes M A2B2 with
sp3 and d sp2 hybridized metal atom, respectively, is:
Note: A and B are unidentate neutral and unidentate monoanionic
ligands, respectively.
[Jan. 07,2020 (II)]
Options:

A. 0 and 2

B. 2 and 2

C. 0 and 0

D. 0 and 1

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
[M A2B2] will not exhibit optical isomerism in both conditions.

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Question145
Among the statements (A) − (D), the incorrect ones are:
(A) Octahedral Co(III) complexes with strong field ligands have very
high magnetic moments.
(B) When ∆0 < P, the d -electron configuration of Co(I I I ) in an
octahedral complex is t2g4eg2
(C) Wavelength of light absorbed by [Co(en)3]3+ is lower than that of
[CoF 6]3
(D) If the ∆0 for an octahedral complex of Co(I I I ) is 18,000 cm−1 , the ∆i
for its tetrahedral complex with the same ligand will be 16, 000cm−1.
[Jan. 07,2020 (II)]
Options:

A. (A) and (D) only

B. (C) and (D) only

C. (A) and (B) only

D. (B) and (C) only

Answer: A

Solution:
Co3+ with strong field ligand forms complex of low magnetic moment.
∆t =
4
9( )∆0
4
⇒ ∆1 = × 18000 = 8000cm−1
9

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Question146
[Pd (F )(Cl )(Br)(I )]2 has n number of geometrical isomers.
Then, the spin-only magnetic moment and crystal field stabilisation
energy [CFSE] of [F e(CN )6]n − 6 , respectively, are:
[Note : Ignore the pairing energy]
[Jan. 09,2020(I)]
Options:

A. 2.84BM and −1.6∆0

B. 5.92BM and 0

C. 1.73BM and −2.0∆0

D. 0BM and −2.4∆0

Answer: C

Solution:
Question147
The correct order of the spin-only magnetic moments of the following
complexes is:
(A) [Cr(H 2O)6]Br2
(B) N a4[F e(CN )6]
(C) N a3[F e(C2O4)3](∆0 > P)
(D) (E t4N )2[CoCl 4]
[Jan. 09,2020(II)]
Options:

A. (C) > (A) > (D) > (B)

B. (C) > (A) > (B) > (D)

C. (A) > (D) > (C) > (B)

D. (B) ≈ (A) > (D) > (C)

Answer: C

Solution:

As, µs = √n(n + 2)
2+
N a4[F e(CN )6] → F e
6 0
⇒ S.F.L. ⇒t2g eg ⇒ µs = 0
2+
[Cr(H 2O)6]Br2 → Cr
3 1
⇒ W.F.L. ⇒t2g eg ⇒ µs = √24 B.M.
2+
(E t4N )2[CoCl 4] → Co
4 3
⇒ W.F.L. ⇒e t2 ⇒ µs = √15 B . M
3+
N a3[F e(C2O4)3] → F e
5 0
⇒ S.F.L. ⇒t2g eg ⇒ µs = √3 B.M
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Question148
The total number of coordination sites in ethylenediaminetetraacetate
(EDTA+) is_____.
[NV, Sep. 05,2020 (I)]

Answer: 6

Solution:
 4
EDTA is a hexadentate ligand, since hexa means six and the ligand attaches six times.

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Question149
+
Consider the complex ions, trans-[Co(en) 2Cl 2 ] (A) and cis
−[Co(en)2Cl 2]+(B). The correct statement regarding them is :
[Sep. 05,2020 (II)]
Options:

A. both (A) and (B) cannot be optically active.

B. (A) can be optically active, but (B) cannot be optically active.

C. both (A) and (B) can be optically active.

D. (A) cannot be optically active, but (B) can be optically active.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
trans-[Co(en) 2Cl 2 ]+ (A) contains a plane of symmetry so (A) cannot be optically active, whereas, (B) cis [Co(en)2Cl 2]−
does not contain any plane of symmetry, so (B) will be optically active.

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Question150
The number of isomers possible for [Pt(en)(N O2)2] is
[Sep. 04, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. 2

B. 4

C. 1

D. 3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
[Pt(en)(N O2)2]
So, total possible isomers are 3.

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Question151
The complex that can show optical activity is:
[Sep. 03,2020 (I)
Options:
3
A. trans − [Cr(Cl 2)(ox)2]

B. trans-[Fe(NH 3)2(CN )4 ]

C. cis − [F e(N H 3)2(CN )4]

D. cis − [CrCl 2(ox)2]3−( ox = oxalate )

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Only cis- [CrCl 2(ox)2]3− shows optical isomerism while its trans form do not show optical isomerism due to presence of
plane of symmetry.

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Question152
ComplexA has a composition of H 12O6Cl 3Cr. If the complex on
treatment with conc. H 2SO4 loses 13.5% of its original mass, the correct
molecular formula of A is:
[Given : atomic mass of Cr = 52 amu and Cl = 35 amu ]
[Sep. 03,2020 (II)
Options:

A. [Cr(H 2O)6]Cl 3

B. [Cr(H 2O)3Cl 3] ⋅ 3H 2O

C. [Cr(H 2O)5Cl ]Cl 2 ⋅ H 2O

D. [Cr(H 2O)4Cl 2]Cl ⋅ 2H 2O

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Conc. H 2SO4 acts as dehydrating agent. Molar mass of given complex = 266.5g ∕ mol On treating with conc. H 2SO4 the
13.5
mass lost by the complex = (266.5) ≈ 36g = 2mol esof H 2O
100
Formula of the complex = [Cr(H 2O)4Cl 2]Cl .2H 2O

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Question153
The one that is not expected to show isomerism is:
[Sep. 02,2020 (II)]
Options:
2+
A. [N i(N H 3)4(H 2O)2]

2+
B. [N i(en)3]

C. [N i(N H 3)2Cl 2]

D. [Pt(N H 3)2Cl 2]

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
(a) [N i(N H 3)4(H 2O)2]2+ shows geometrical isomerism.
(b) [N i(en)3]2+ shows optical isomerism.
(c) [N i2+(N H 3)2Cl 2] ⇒ N i2+ ⇒ 3d 84s0
⇒sp3 hybridisation
⇒ tetrahedral
So, [N i(N H 3)2Cl 2] does not show isomerism.
(d) [Pt(N H 3)2Cl 2] shows geometrical isomerism.

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Question154
The species that has a spin-only magnetic moment of 5.9 BM , is : T d =
tetrahedral )
[Sep. 06, 2020 (I)]
Options:
2−
A. [N i(CN )4] (square planar)

B. [N iCl 4]2−(T d )
C. N i(CO)4(T d )

2−
D. [M nBr4] (T d )

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
2− 2+ 5
[M nBr4] ⇒ M n ⇒ d (T d )
[ ∵ Br is weak field ligand ]
d 5(T d ) is high spin complex.
So, µ = √5(5 + 2) = 5.91B ⋅ M

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Question155
For a d 4 metal ion in an octahedral field, the correct electronic
configuration is :
[Sep. 06, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. t23eg1 when ∆0 < P

3 1
B. t2g eg when ∆0 > P

C. t2g4eg0 when ∆0 < P

2 2
D. eg t2g when ∆0 < P

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
4 4 0
If ∆0 > P then fot d ⇒ t2g eg
If ∆0 < P then for d 4 ⇒ t2g3egl

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Question156
The values of the crystal field stabilization energies for a high spin d 6
metal ion in octahedral and tetrahedral fields, respectively, are:
[Sep. 05, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. −0.4∆0 and −0.6∆ t

B. −2.4∆o and −0.6∆t

C. −1.6∆0 and −0.4∆ t

D. −0.4∆0 and −0.27∆t

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
For d 6 configuration, high spin complex.
(i) In case of octahedral field, t2g4eg2
CF SE = [−0.4p + 0.6q] ∆0 +n(P)
= [−0.4 × 4 + 0.6 × 2] ∆0 +0 = −0.4∆0
(ii) In case of tetrahedral field, e3, t23
CF SE = [−0.6p + 0.4q] ∆ t
= [−0.6 × 3 + 0.4 × 3] ∆ t = −0.6 ∆ t.

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Question157
Considering that ∆0 > P, the magnetic moment (in BM) of [Ru(H 2O)6]2+
would be ______.
[NV Sep. 05, 2020 (II)]

Answer: 0

Solution:

2+ 6 6 0
Ru = 4d = t2g eg since ∆0 > P
No. of unpaired electrons = 0
∴ Magnetic moment = 0B.M.

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Question158
The pair in which both the species have the same magnetic moment
(spin only) is:
[Sep. 04, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. [Cr(H 2O)6]2+ and [F e(H 2O)6]2+

2− 2+
B. [Co(OH )4] and [F e(N H 3)6]

C. [M n(H 2O)6]2+ and [Cr(H 2O)]2+

2+ 2−
D. [Cr(H 2O)6] and [CoCl 4]
Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
[Cr(H 2O)6]2+ ⇒ Cr2+ ⇒ 3d 4 ⇒ t2g1, 1, 1, eg1, 0
No. of unpaired e : 4
[F e(H 2O)6]2+ ⇒ F e2+ ⇒ 3d 6 ⇒ t2g2, 1, 1, eg1, 1
No. of unpaired e : 4
[F e(N H 3)6]2+ ⇒ F e2+ ⇒ 3d 6 ⇒ t2g2, 1, 1, eg1, 1
No. of unpaired e : 4
[Co(OH )4]2− ⇒ Co2+ ⇒ 3d ⊤ ⇒ e2, 2, t21, 1, 1
No. of unpaired e : 3
[CoCl 4]2− ⇒ Co2+ ⇒ 3d 7 ⇒ e2, 2, t21, 1, 1
No. of unpaired e : 3
[M n(H 2O)6]2+ ⇒ M n2+ ⇒ 3d 5 ⇒ t2g1, 1, 1, eg1, 1
No. of unpaired e : 5
So [Cr(H 2O)6]2+ and [F e(H 2O)6]2+ have same magnetic moment (spin only).

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Question159
The Crystal Field Stabilization Energy (CFSE) of [CoF 3(H 2O)3](∆0 < P) is
:
[Sep. 04, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. −0.8 ∆0 +2P

B. −0.4∆0

C. −0.8∆0

D. −0.4 ∆0 +P

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
[CoF 3(H 2O)3] ⇒ Co3+ ⇒ d 6 or t2g4eg2
CF SE = −[0.4p + 0.6q] ∆0 +n(P)
= [−4 × 0.4 + 2 × 0.6] ∆0 +0 = −0.4∆0

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Question160
The one that can exhibit highest paramagnetic behaviour among the
following is :
gly = glycinato; bpy = 2, 2′ -bipyridine
[Sep. 04, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. [Pd (gl y)2]

B. [F e(en)(bpy)(N H 2)2]2+

C. [Co(OX )2(OH )2](∆0 > P)

3+
D. [T i(N H 3)6]

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

Thus, [Co(OX )2(OH )2] exhibits highest paramagnetic behaviour due to highest number of unpaired electrons.

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Question161
The electronic spectrum of [T i(H 2O)6]3+ shows a single broad peak with
a maximum at 20, 300cm−1. The crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE)
of the complex ion, in kJ mol −1 , is:
( kJ mol −1
= 83.7cm
−1
)
[Sep. 03, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. 145.5

B. 242.5

C. 83.7

D. 97

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
[T i(H 2O)6]3+ ⇒ T i3+ = 3d 14s∘
∴ Electronic configuration is t2g1eg0
CPSE = [ −0.4ntγ + 0.6neg ] ∆0 +n(p)
g
= [(−0.4) × 1 + 0]20300
= −8120cm−1
−8120
= kJ ∕ mol = −97kJ ∕ mol
83.7

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Question162
The d -electron configuration of [Ru(en)3]Cl 2 and [F e(H 2O)6]Cl 2 ,
respectively are:
[Sep. 03, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. t2g6eg0 and t2g6eg0

4 2 6 0
B. t2g eg and t2g eg

C. t2g6eg0 and t2g4eg2

4 2 4 2
D. t2g eg and t2g eg

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
[Ru(en)3]Cl 2 ⇒ Ru2+ = 4d 6 = t2g6, eg0
[F e(H 2O)6]2+ ⇒ F e2+ = 3d 6 = t2g4, eg2
So, correct answer is (c).

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Question163
Consider that a d 6 metal ion (M 2+) forms a complex with aqua ligands,
and the spin only magnetic moment of the complex is 4.90BM . The
geometry and the crystal field stabilization energy of the complex is:
[Sep. 02, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. octahedral and −2.4 ∆0 +2P

B. tetrahedral and −0.6∆l

C. octahedral and −1.6∆0

D. tetrahedral and −1.6 ∆t +1P

Answer: B

Solution:
Spin only magnetic moment = 4 ⋅ 9 = √n(n + 2)
∴ number of unpaired electrons = 4
Two possible arrangements are

So, option (b) is correct.

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Question164
For octahedral M n(II) and tetrahedral Ni(II) complexes, consider the
following statements:
(I) both the complexes can be high spin.
(II) N i(II) complex can veryrarely below spin.
(III) with strong field ligands, Mn(II) complexes can be low spin.
(IV) aqueous solution of M n(II) ions is yellow in color.
The correct statements are:
[Sep. 02, 2020 (I)]
Options:

A. (I) and (II) only

B. (I), (III) and (IV) only

C. (I), (II) and (III) only

D. (II), (III) and (IV) only

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
With weak field ligands Mn(II) will be of high spin and with strong field ligands it will be of low spin. Ni(II) tetrahedral
3
complexes will be generally of high spin due to sp hybridisation. M n(I I ) is of light pink colour in aqueous solution.

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Question165
Simplified absorption spectra of three complexes ((i), (ii) and (iii)) of
M n+ ion are provided below; their λ max values are marked as A, B and C
respectively. The correct match between the complexes and their λ max
values is :
(i) [M (N CS)6](−6 + a)
(ii) [M F 6](−6 + n)
(iii) [M (N H 3)6]n+
[Sep. 02, 2020 (II)]
Options:

A. A − (iii), B − (i), C − (ii)

B. A − (ii), B − (i), C -(iii)

C. A − (ii), B − (iii), C − (i)

D. A − (i), B − (ii), C − (iii)

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Stronger the ligand greater is splitting of d orbitals and smaller will be wavelength of light absorbed. According to
spectrochemical series, the splitting power of ligands is N H 3 > N CS > F .
Thus, order of wavelength of light absorbed is
λN H < λN CS < λF −
3

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Question166
2−
The coordination number of Th in K 4[T h(C2O4)4(H 2O)2] is: ( C2O4 =
oxalato )
[Jan. 11,2019(II)]
Options:

A. 14

B. 6

C. 8

D. 10

Answer: D

Solution:
K 4[T h(C2O4)4(H 2O)2]
C2O42− (oxalato): bidentate ligand
H 2O (aqua): monodentate
∴ Co-ordination no. of T h = 2 × 4 + 2 = 10

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Question167
The total number of isomers for a square planar complex
[M (F )(Cl )(SCN )(N O2)] is:
[Jan. 10, 2019(I)]
Options:

A. 16

B. 8

C. 4

D. 12

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Possible complexes No. of isomers
[M (F )(Cl )(SCN )(N O2)] → 3
[M (F )(Cl )(SCN )(ON O)] → 3
[M (F )(Cl )(N CS)(N O2)] → 3
[M (F )(Cl )(N CS)(ON O)] → 3
Total = 12

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Question168
A reaction of cobalt(III) chloride and ethylenediamine in a 1: 2 mole
ratio generates two isomeric products A (violet coloured) and B (green
coloured). A can show optical activity, but, B is optically inactive. What
type of isomers does A and B represent?
[Jan. 10,2019(II)]
Options:

A. Geometrical isomers

B. Coordination isomers

C. Linkage isomers

D. Ionisation isomers

Answer: A
Solution:

Solution:
Reaction for the given condition can be written as:
[CoCl 6]3 + 2(en) ⟶ [CoCl 2(en)2]+
(1 : 2 mole ratio) (cis-trans-isomer)
A = optically active ( cis-isomer), violet
B = optically inactive (trans-isomer), green

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Question169
The metal d -orbitals that are directly facing the ligands in
K 3[Co(CN )6] are :
[Jan.12, 2019(I)]
Options:

A. d xy and d x2 − y2

2 2
B. d x − y and d z2

C. d xz, d yz and d 22

D. d xy, d x and d yz

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
K 3[Co(CN )6] is an octahedral complex.
During splitting of d orbitals in octahederal complexes, d x2 − y2 and d z2 orbitals point towards the direction of ligands (i.e.
3
they experience more repulsion and will be raised in energy by ∆ ).
5 0

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Question170
The magnetic moment of an octahedral homoleptic Mn(II) complex is
5.9BM . The suitable ligand for this complex is:
[Jan.12, 2019(I)]
Options:

A. Ethylenediamine

B. CN

C. NCS

D. CO

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:
Electronic configuration of M n2+ is,

Presence of 5 unpaired e− shows that the complex of

M n2+ has only weak field ligand (N CS−).

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Question171
Match the metals (column I) with the coordination
compound(s)/enzyme(s) (column II) :

[Jan.11, 2019(I)]
Options:

A. (A) − (iii); (B) − (iv); (C) − (i); (D) − (ii)

B. (A) − (i); (B) − (ii); (C) − (iii); (D) − (iv)

C. (A) − (ii); (B) − (i); (C) − (iv); (D) − (iii)

D. (A) − (iv); (B) − (iii); (C) − (i); (D) − (ii)

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Wilkinson catalyst: [Rh(PPh)3Cl ]
Chlorophyll: C55H 72O5N 4M g
Vitamin B12 contains Co.
Carbonic anhydrase contains a Zn ion.

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Question172
The difference in the number of unpaired electrons of a metal ion in its
high-spin and low-spin octahedral complexes is two. The metal ion is:
[Jan.10, 2019(II)]
Options:
2+
A. N i
2+
B. F e
2+
C. Co
2+
D. M n

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question173
Two complexes [Cr(H 2O)6]Cl 3 (A) and [Cr(N H 3)6]Cl 3(B) are violet and
yellow coloured, respectively. The incorrect statement regarding them
is:
[Jan.9, 2019(I)]
Options:

A. ∆0 values of (A) and (B) are calculated from the energies of violet and yellow light,
respectively.

B. both are paramagnetic with three unpaired electrons.

C. both absorb energies corresponding to their complementary colors.

D. ∆0 value for (A) is less than that of (B).

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
E.C. of Cr3+(3d 3):
Here, both the complexes (A) and (B) are paramagnetic with 3 unpaired electrons each. H 2O is also a weak field ligand,
which causes lesser splitting than N H 3 , which is comparatively stronger field ligand. Hence, the (∆0) value of (A) and (B)
are calculated from the wavelengths of light absorbed and not from the wavelengths of light emitted.

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Question174
The complex that has highest crystal field splitting energy (∆) is:
[Jan.9, 2019(II)]
Options:

A. [Co(N H 3)5(H 2O)]Cl 3

B. K 2[CoCl 4]

C. [Co(N H 3)5Cl ]Cl 2

D. K 3[Co(CN )6]

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
In case of similar metal atom or ion, the value of coordination number and the strength of the ligands determine the
value of crystal field splitting energy. Greater the co-ordination number and strength of value of the ligand, greater will
be the value of CFSE. Strength of ligands: CN − > N H 3 > H 2O > Cl
∴K 3[Co(CN )6] has the highest crystal field splitting energy.

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Question175
Homoleptic octahedral complexes of a metal ion M 3 + 1 with three
monodentate ligands L1, L2 and L3 absorb wavelengths in the region of
green, blue and red respectively. The increasing order of the ligand
strength is:
[Jan.9, 2019(II)]
Options:
A. L3 < L1 < L2

B. L3 < L2 < L1

C. L1 < L2 < L3

D. L2 < L1 < L3

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Lesser the wavelength of light absorbed (more ener- gy) greater will be ligand strength.
Energy : Blue > Green > Red
Ligand strength: L2 > L1 > L3

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Question176
M n2(CO)10 is an organometallic compound due to the presence of :
[Jan. 12,2019(I)]
Options:

A. M n − C bond

B. Mn-Mn bond

C. M n − O bond

D. C-O bond

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Compounds having atleast one carbon metal (M − C) bond are known as organometallic compounds. It contains M n − C
bond.

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Question177
The number of bridging CO ligand(s) and Co-Co bond(s) in Co2(CO)8 ,
respectively are:
[Jan. 11,2019(I)]
Options:

A. 2 and 1

B. 2 and 0
C. 0 and 2

D. 4 and 0

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The structure of Co2(CO)8 is represented as

It contains two bridging CO ligands and one metal-metal (Co − Co) bond.

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Question178
Wilkinson catalyst is:
[Jan. 10,2019(I)]
Options:

A. [(Ph3P)3I rCl ]

B. [(E t3P)3RhCl ]

C. [(Ph3P)3RhCl ]

D. [(E t3P)3I rCl ]

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Wilkinson's catalyst is [Rh(PPh3)3Cl ]

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Question179
The coordination numbers of Co and Al in [Co(Cl )(en)2]Cl and
K 3[Al (C2O4)3], respectively, are:
( en = ethane- 1,2 -diamine )
[April 12,2019 (II)]
Options:

A. 5 and 3

B. 3 and 3
C. 6 and 6

D. 5 and 6

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
[Co(en)2Cl ]Cl
Cl − - monodentate ligand
en - bidentate ligand
∴ Co-ordination Number of Co = (2 × 2) + 1 = 5
K 3[Al (C2O4)3]
C2O42− - bidentate ligand
∴ Co-ordination Number of Al = 2 × 3 = 6

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Question180
The species that ean have a trans-isomer is:
( en = ethane −1, 2− diamine, Ox = oxalate )
[April 10,2019 (I)]
Options:

A. [Z n(en)Cl 2]

B. [Pt(en)Cl 2]

+
C. [Cr(en)2(Ox)]

2+
D. [Pt(en)2Cl 2]

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

cis-trans Isomerism is possible with [Pt(en)2Cl 2]2+ ⋅ [ Cr (en) 2Ox ]+ shows only optical isomerism. The other two
complexes, i.e., [Pt(en)Cl 2] and [Z n(en)Cl 2] do not show stereoisomerism.

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Question181
The maximum possible denticities of a ligand given below towards a
common transition and inner-transition metal ion, respectively, are:

[April 9,2019 (II)]

Options:

A. 8 and 6

B. 6 and 8

C. 6 and 6

D. 8 and 8

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The maximum possible denticites of the given ligand towards transition metal ion is 6 and towards inner transition metal
ion (due to greater ionic radii and more atomic orbitals) is 8 .

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Question182
The one that will show optical activity is:
( en = ethane 1,2 -diamine)
[April 9,2019 (I)]
Options:

A.

B.

C.
D.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

No plane of symmetry or centre of symmetry is present. Hence, it will be optically active.

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Question183
The following ligand is:

[April 8,2019 (I)]

Options:

A. hexadentate

B. tetradentate

C. bidentate

D. tridentate

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
It has four atoms containing lone pair of e−, therefore, it will be able to donate these lone pairs and acts as a tetradentate
ligand.

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Question184
The complex ion that will lose its crystal field stabilization energy upon
oxidation of its metal to +3 state is:

[April 12, 2019 (I)]

Options:
2
A. [Co(phen)3]2

2
B. [N i(phen)3]

C. [Z n(phen)3]2+

2
D. [F e(phen)3]

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
CF SE ⇒ [−0.4p + 0.6q]∆0
N i2+(d 8) ⟶ N i3+(d 7)
6 2 6 1
t2g eB t2g eB
CFSE ⇒−1.2 − 1.8
Co2+(d 7) ⟶ Co3+(d 6)
6 1 6 0
t2g eg t2 e g
CFSE ⇒ −1.8 − 2.4
Z n2+(d 10) ⟶ Z n3+(d 9)
6 4 6 3
t2g eg t2g e
CFSE ⇒0.0 − 0.6
F e2+(d 6) → F e3+(d 5)
6 0 0
t2g eg t2geg
CFSE ⇒−2.4 − 2.0
So, only F e2+ will lose crystal field stabilisation energy upon oxidation to +3 , others will gain crystal field stabilisation
energy.

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Question185
Complete removal of both the axial ligands (along the zaxis) from an
octahedral complex leads to which of the following splitting patterns?
(relative orbital energies not on scale)
[April 12, 2019 (I)]
Options:

A.
B.

C.

D.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
(a) After removal of both axial ligands from octahedral complex the field becomes square planar and leads to following
energy patterns.
d x2 − y2 > d xy > d z2 > d xz = d yz

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Question186
Three complexes, [CoCl (N H 3)5]2+(I ), [Co(N H 3)5H 2O]3+(I I ) and
[Co(N H 3)6]3+ (III) absorb light in the visible region. The correct order
of the wavelength of light absorbed by them is :
[April 10, 2019 (I)]
Options:

A. (III) > (I) > (II)

B. (III) > (II) > (I)

C. (II) > (D) > (III)

D. (I) > (II) > (III)

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Wavelength of the energy absorbed by the coordination compound is inversely proportional to ligand field strength of the
given co-ordination compound. The strong field ligand causes higher splitting of the d -orbitals. The decreasing order of
ligand field strength is N H 3 > H 2O > Cl . Therefore decreasing order of absorbed wavelength is (I ) > (I I ) > (I I I )

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Question187
The crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE) of [F e(H 2O)6]Cl 2 and
K 2[N iCl 4], respectively are:
[April 10, 2019 (II)]
Options:

A. −0.6∆0 and −0.8∆z

B. −0.4∆o and −0.8∆τ

C. −2.4∆o and −1.2∆ e

D. −0.4∆o and −1.2∆r

Answer: B

Solution:

[F e(H 2O)6]2+t24geg2
CF SE = (−4 × 0.4 + 2 × 0.6)A0 = −0.4∆0
[N iCl 4]2−e4t24 CF SE = (−4 × 0.6 + 4 × 0.4)∆1 = −0.8∆1

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Question188
The degenerate orbitals of [Cr(H 2O)6]3+ are:
[April 9, 2019 (I)]
Options:

A. d xz and d y =

B. d yz and d 2
z
C. d z2 and d xz

2 2
D. d x − y and d xy

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
3+ 3
Cr has d configuration and forms an octahedral inner orbitals complex, therefore the set of degenerate orbitals are
( d xy, d yz and d xz ) and ( d x2 − y2 and d z2 ).

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Question189
The correct statements among I to III are:
(I) Valence bond theory cannot explain the color exhibited by transition
metal complexes.
(II) Valence bond theory can predict quantitatively the magnetic
properties of transition metal complexes.
(III) Valence bond theory cannot distinguish ligands as week and strong
field ones.
[April 9, 2019 (I)]
Options:

A. (II) and (III) only

B. (I), (II) and (III)

C. (I) and (III) only

D. (I) and (II) only

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Valence bond theory cannot distinguish between weak field ligands and strong field ligands. Therefore, it cannot predict
quantitatively the magnetic properties of transition metal complexes.

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Question190
The correct order of the spin-only magnetic moment of metal ions in the
following low-spin complexes, [V (CN )6]4, [F e(CN )6]4, [Ru(N H 3)6]3+ ,
and [Cr(N H 3)6]2+ , is
[April 8, 2019 (I)]
Options:
 2+ 3+ 2+ 2
A. Cr > Ru >Fe >V
2+ 2+ 3+ 2
B. V > Cr > Ru >Fe
2+ 3+ 2+ 2+
C. V > Ru > Cr >Fe
2+ 2+ 3+ 2+
D. Cr >V > Ru >Fe

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

∵ Spin magnetic moment ∝ no. of unpaired electrons. So the order of spin magnetic moment is:
V 2+ > Cr2+ > Ru3+ > F e2+

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Question191
The calculated spin-only magnetic moments (BM) of the anionic and
cationic species of [F e(H 2O)6]2 and [F e(CN )6], respectively, are:
[April 8, 2019 (II)]
Options:

A. 0 and 4.9

B. 2.84 and 5.92

C. 4.9 and 0

D. 0 and 5.92

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
[F e(H 2O)6]2+ : cationic species of [F e(H 2O)6]2
[F e(CN )6]4− : anionic species of [F e(CN )6]
Magnetic Moment (µ) = √n(n + 2)
Where n = no. of unpaired electrons
2+ 4
Now, [F e(H 2O)6] [F e(CN )6]
n=4 n=0
∴µ = √4(4 + 2) µ = √0(0 + 2)
µ = 4.9 µ = 0
Question192
The compound used in the treatment of lead poisoning is:
[April 12, 2019 (II)]
Options:

A. D-penicillamine

B. desferrioxime B

C. Cis-platin

D. EDTA

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
EDTA is used in the treatment of lead poisoning.Deferrioxime B is used in treatment of iron poisoning and D-penicillamine
is used in treatment of heavymetal poisoning, while cis -platin is used for treating cancer.

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Question193
The compound that inhibits the growth of tumors is :
[April 8, 2019 (II)]
Options:

A. trans-[Pt(Cl) 2(N H 3 )2 ]

B. cis − [Pd (Cl )2(N H 3)2]

C. cis − [Pt(Cl )2(N H 3)2]

D. trans-[Pd(Cl) 2(N H 3 )2 ]

Answer: C

Solution:

cis-Platin is used as an anti-cancer drug.

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Question194
Consider the following reaction and statements:
[Co(N H 3)4Br2]+ + Br− → [Co(N H 3)3Br3] + N H 3
(I) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis-isomer.
(II) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans -
isomer
(III) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-
isomer
(IV) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis-
isomer.
The correct statements are:
[2018]
Options:

A. (I) and (II)

B. (I) and (III)

C. (III) and(IV)

D. (II) and (IV)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

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Question195
Which of the following complexes will show geometrical isomerism?
[Online April 16, 2018]
Options:

A. Potassium tris(oxalato) chromate (III)

B. Pentaaquachlorochromium (III) chloride

C. Aquachlorobis (ethylenediamine) cobalt(II) chloride

D. Potassium amminetrichloroplatinate (II)

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question196
The total number of possible isomers for square-planar
[Pt(Cl )(N O2)(N O3)(SCN )]2− is:
[Online April 15, 2018(II)]
Options:

A. 16

B. 12

C. 8

D. 24

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The square planar complex of the type [Mabed] n+, where all four ligands are different, has 3 geometrical isomers. But if
one of the ligands is ambidentate, then 2 × 3 = 6 geometrical isomers are possible. But if two ligands are ambidentate,
then 4 × 3 = 12 geometrical isomers are possible.
In the given example, N O2− and SCN are ambidentate ligands

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Question197
In Wilkinson's catalyst, the hybridisation of central metal ion and its
shape are respectively:
[Online April 16, 2018]
Options:
3
A. sp d , trigonal bipyramidal
2 3
B. d sp , octahedral
2
C. d sp , squarc planar
3
D. sp , tetrahedral

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Wilkinson catalyst is [RhCl (PPh3)3].
Rh belongs to 4d series, so it terms square planar complexes and contains d sp2 hybridisation.

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Question198
The correct combination is:
[Online April 15, 2018(I)]
Options:

A. [N iCl 4]2− − square-planar; [N i(CN )4]2 -paramagnetic

2−
B. [N i(CN )4] -tetrahedral; [N i(CO)4] -paramagnetic

C. [N iCl 4]2− -paramagnetic; [N i(CO)4] -tetrahedral

2−
D. [N iCl 4] − dimagnetic; [N i(CO)4] -square-planar

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
[N i(CN )4]2− is square planar, diamagnetic ( 0 unpaired electrons) with d sp2 hybridisation.
[N i(CO)4] - is tetrahedral, diamagnetic ( 0 unpaired electrons) with sp3 hybridisation.
[N iCl 4]2 is tetrahedral, paramagnetic ( 2 unpaired electrons) with sp3 hybridisation.
Hence, the option (c) is the correct answer.

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Question199
The correct order of spin-only magnetic moments among the following
is:
(Atomic number: M n = 25, Co = 27, N i = 28, Z n = 30 )
[Online April 15, 2018(II)]
Options:
2−> 2−> 2−> 2−
A. [Z nCl 4] [N iCl 4] [CoCl 4] [M nCl 4]

2 2 2− 2
B. [CoCl 4] > [M nCl 4] > [N iCl 4] > [Z nCl 4]

2 2− 2− 2
C. [N iCl 4] > [CoCl 4] > [M nCl 4] > [Z nCl 4]

2−> 2−> 2−> 2−

D. [M nCl 4] [CoCl 4] [N iCl 4] > [Z nCl 4]

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The complex having highernumber of unpaired electrons will have higher value of spin only magnetic moment.
In all these complexes, the central metal ion is in +2 oxidation state.
Z n2+ has 3d 10 outer electronic configuration with 0 unpaired electron.
N i2+ has 3d t outer electronic configuration with 2 unpaired electrons.
Co2+ has 3d 7 outer electronic configuration with 3 unpaired electrons.
M n2+ has 3d 6 outer electronic configuration with 5 unpaired electrons
Hence the correct order of spin-only magnetic moments is [M nCl 4]2− > [CoCl 4]2− > [N iCl 4]2− > [Z nCl 4]2−

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Question200
On treatment of 100mL of 0.1M solution of CoCl 3.6H 2O with excess
22
AgN O3; 1.2 × 10 ions are precipitated. The complex is:
[2017]
Options:

A. [Co(H 2O)4Cl 2]Cl .2H 2O

B. [Co(H 2O)3Cl 3] ⋅ 3H 2O

C. [Co(H 2O)6]Cl 3

D. [Co(H 2O)5Cl ]Cl 2, H 2O

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Molarity × Volume(mL)
Moles of complex =
1000
100 × 0.1
= = 0.01mol e
1000
Moles of ions precipitated with excess of
 1.2 × 1022
AgN O3 = = 0.02mol es
6.02 × 1023
∴ Number of Cl − present in ionisation sphere
Number of moles of ions precipitated
=
Number of moles of complex
0.02
= =2
0.01
It means 2Cl - ions present in ionization sphere.
Thus formula of the complex is
[Co(H 2O)5Cl ]Cl 2H 2O

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Question201
The pair of compounds having metals in their highest oxidation state is
:
[Online April 8, 2017]
Options:

A. M nO2 and CrO2Cl 2

2− 2−
B. [N iCl 4] and [CoCl 4]

C. [F e(CN )6]3− and [Cu(CN )2]2−

−
D. [F eCl 4] and Co2O3

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
2− −1
CrO2Cl 2 Cr = +6; M nO22− M n = +4
(Highest oxidation state)
−1 −1
[N iCl 4]3−N i = +2; [CoCl 4]2− Co = +2
−1 −1
[F e(CN )6]−3F e = +3; [Cu(CN )4]2−Cu = +2
−1 −2
(4) [F eCl 4]−F e = +3; Co2O3 Co = +3

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Question202
[Co2(CO)8] displays:
[Online April 9,2017]
Options:

A. oneCo-Cobond, six terminal CO and two bridging CO

B. oneCo-Cobond, four terminal CO and four bridging CO

C. no Co-Co bond, six terminal CO and two bridging CO

D. noCo-Cobond, four terminal CO and four bridging CO

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

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Question203
Which one of the following complexes shows optical isomerism?
[2016]
Options:

A. trans[Co(en)2Cl 2]Cl

B. [Co(N H 3)4Cl 2]Cl

C. [Co(N H 3)3Cl 3]

D. cis[Co(en)2Cl 2]Cl (en = ethylenediamine)

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Optical isomerism occurs when a molecule is nonsuper imposable with its mirror image hence the complex cis-[Co(en)
2Cl 2 ] Cl is optically active.

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Question204
Which one of the following complexes will consume more equivalents of
aqueous solution of AgN O3 ?
[Online April 9,2016]
Options:
A. N a2[CrCl 5(H 2O)]

B. N a3[CrCl 6]

C. [Cr(H 2O)5Cl ]Cl 2

D. [Cr(H 2O)6]Cl 3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
More equivalents of AgN O3 aqueous solution will be consumed if complex will furnish more Cl − ions in solution. Hence
complex [Cr(H 2O)6]Cl 3 will consume more equivalents of aqueous solution of AgN O3.

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Question205
Which of the following is an example of homoleptic complex?
[Online April 10, 2016]
Options:

A. [Co(N H 3)6]Cl 3

B. [Pt(N H 3)2Cl 2]

C. [Co(N H 3)4Cl 2]

D. [Co(N H 3)5Cl ]Cl 2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Complexes having only one type of ligands are examples of homoleptic complex.

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Question206
The pair having the same magnetic moment is:
[ At. No.: Cr = 24, M n = 25, F e = 26, Co = 27 ]
[2016]
Options:

A. [M n(H 2O)6]2+ and [Cr(H 2O)6]2+

2− 2+
B. [CoCl 4] and [F e(H 2O)6]
C. [Cr(H 2O)6]2+ and [CoCl 4]2

2+ 2+
D. [Cr(H 2O)6] and [F e(H 2O)6]

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

Since (i) and (ii), cach has 4 unpaired electron, so they will exhibit same magnetic moment. Thus option (d) is correct.

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Question207
Identify the correct trend given below:
(Atomic No. = T i : 22, Cr : 24 and M o : 42)
[Online April 9, 2016]
Options:
2+ 2+ 3+ 2+
A. ∆o of [Cr(H 2O)6] > [M o(H 2O)6] ∆o of [T i(H 2O)6] > [T i(H 2O)6]

2+ 2+ 3+ 2+
B. ∆o of [Cr(H 2O)6] > [M o(H 2O)6] and ∆0 of [T i(H 2O)6] < [T i(H 2O)6]

2+ 2+ 3+ 2+
C. ∆0 of [Cr(H 2O)6] < [M o(H 2O)6] and ∆0 of [T i(H 2O)6] > [T i(H 2O)6]

2+ 2+ 3+ 2+
D. ∆0 of [Cr(H 2O)6] < [M o(H 2O)6] and ∆0 of [T i(H 2O)6] < [T i(H 2O)6]

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
The splitting is affected by the oxidation state of the central metal ion. A higher oxidation state leads to larger splitting,
hence
∆o of [T i(H 2O)6]3+ < ∆0 of [T i(H 2O)6]2+
Further ∆o also depends of Z ef f and Z ef f . of 4d series is more than 3d series. Hence
∆0 of [Cr(H 2O)6]2+ < ∆o of [M o(H 2O)6]2+

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Question208
The number of geometric isomers that can exist for square planar
complex [Pt(Cl )(py)(N H 3)(N H 2OH )]+ is ( py = pyridine ):
[2015]
Options:

A. 4

B. 6

C. 2

D. 3

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Square planar complexes of type M[ABCD] form three isomers. Their position may be obtained by fixing the position of
one ligand and placing at the trans position any one of the remaining three ligands one by one.

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Question209
The correct statement on the isomerism associated with the following
complex ions,
(A) [N i(H 2O)5N H 3]2+ ,
(B) [N i(H 2O)4(N H 3)2]2+
(C) [N i(H 2O)3(N H 3)3]2+ is :
[Online April 10,2015]
Options:

A. (A) and (B) show only geometrical isomerism

B. (A) and(B) show geometrical and optical isomerism

C. (B) and (C) show geometrical and optical isomerism

D. (B) and (C) show only geometrical isomerism

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
It does not show optical and geometrical isomerism (B) and (C) shows only geometrical isomerism.

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Question210
Which of the following compounds is not colored yellow?
[2015]
Options:

A. (N H 4)3[As(M o3O10)4]

B. BaCrO4 [2015]

C. Z n2[F e(CN )6]

D. K 3[Co(N O2)6]

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:

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Question211
The color of K M nO4 is due to :
[2015]
Options:

A. L → M charge transfer transition

*
B. σ − σ transition

C. M → L charge transfer transition

D. d − d transition

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
L → M charge transfer spectra. K M nO4 is colored because it absorbs light in the visible range of electromagnetic
radiation. The permanganate ion is the source of color, as a ligand to metal (L → M ) charge transfer takes place between
oxygen's p orbitals and the empty d orbitals on the metal. This charge transfer takes place when a photon of light is
absorbed which leads to the purple color of the compound.

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Question212
Which of the following complex ions has electrons that are
symmetrically filled in both t2g and eg orbitals?
[Online April 11, 2015]
Options:
3
A. [F eF 6]

4
B. [M n(CN )6]

C. [CoF 6]3

2+
D. [Co(N H 3)6]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Symmetrically filled t2 and eg are those, which contain equal distribution of electrons.

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Question213
Which molecule/ion among the following cannot act as a ligand in
complex compounds?
[Online April 10,2015]
Options:
A. CH 4

B. CO

C. CN

D. Br

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The donor atoms, molecules or anions which donate a pair of electrons to the metal atom or ion and form a coordinate
bond with it are called ligands. In methane there is no electrons for donation to central metal atom/ ion, it is stable with
complete octet configuration.

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Question214
Which of the following name formula combinations is not correct?

[Online April 11,2014]

Answer: 2

Solution:

Solution:
Pentacyanomangnate (III) is the correct IUPAC name of [M n(CN )5]2.

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Question215
An octahedral complex with molecular composition M.5 N H 3 ⋅ Cl . SO4
has two isomers, A and B. The solution of A gives a white precipitate
with AgN O3 solution and the solution of B gives white precipitate with
BaCl 2 solution. The type of isomerism exhibited by the complex is:
[Online April 19,2014]
Options:

A. Linkage isomerism

B. Ionisation isomerism

C. Coordinate isomerism

D. Geometrical isomerism

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The two possible isomers for the given octahedral complex are [M (N H 3)5SO4]Cl and [M (N H 3)5Cl ]SO4. They
respectively give chloride ion (indicated by precipitation with BaCl 2 ) and SO4 ion (indicated by precipitation with AgNO 3
). Hence the type of isomerism exhibited by the complex is ionisation isomerism.

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Question216
The octahedral complex of a metal ion M 3+ with four monodentate
ligands L1, L2, L3 and L4 absorb wavelengths in the region of red, green,
yellow and blue, respectively. The increasing order of ligand strength of
the four ligands is:
[2014]
Options:

A. L4 < L3 < L2 < L1

B. L1 < L3 < L2 < L4

C. L3 < L2 < L4 < L1

D. L1 < L2 < L4 < L3

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

For a given metal ion, weak field ligands create a complex with smaller ∆, which will absorbs light of longer λ and thus
lower frequency. Conservely, stronger field ligands create a larger ∆, absorb light of shorter λ and thus higher vi.e. higher
energy.
So order of ligand strength is
L1 < L3 < L2 < L4

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Question217
An octahedral complex of Co3+ is diamagnetic. The hybridisation
involved in the formation of the complex is:
[Online April 9, 2014]
Options:

A. sp3d 2
2
B. d sp
2 3
C. d sp
3
D. sp d

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
[Co(N H 3)6]3+

Octahedral and diamagnetic.

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Question218
The correct statement about the magnetic properties of [F e(CN )6]3−
and [F eF 6]3− is (Z = 26):
[Online April 9, 2014]
Options:

A. both are paramagnetic.

B. both are diamagnetic.

C. [F e(CN )6]3− is diamagnetic, [F eF 6]3− is paramagnetic.

D. [F e(CN )6]3− is paramagnetic, [F eF 6]3− is diamagnetic.

Answer: A

Solution:
 −
Both are paramagnetic, the only difference is that CN is a strong field ligand whereas F is a weak field ligand.

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Question219
Consider the coordination compound, [Co(N H 3)6]Cl 3 . In the formation
of this complex, the species which acts as the Lewis acid is:
[Online April 11, 2014]
Options:

A. [Co(N H 3)6]3+

B. Cl

C. Co3+

D. N H 3

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Co3+ + 6 N H 3 ⟶ [Co(N H 3)6]3+
Lewis acid Lewis base abduct

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Question220
Among the following species the one which causes the highest CFSE, ∆o
as a ligand is:
[Online April 12, 2014]
Options:

A. CN −

B. N H 3

C. F −

D. CO

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Following is the order of increasing value of ∆0 for the ligands
I − < Br− < Cl − < F − < H 2O < Py = N H 3 < en < N O2− < < CN −< < CO
Question221
Which one of the following complexes will most likely absorb visible
light?
(At nos. Sc = 21, T i = 22, V = 23, Z n = 30 )
[Online April 12, 2014]
Options:

A. [Sc(H 2O)6]3+

4+
B. [T i(N H 3)6]

C. [V (N H 3)6]3+

2+
D. [Z n(N H 3)6]

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The absorption of visible light is responsible for coloured nature of the transition metal cation due to the promotion of one
or more unpaired −d - electron from a lower to higher level within same d -subshell. Hence higher the number of
unpaired electron higher will be the absorpion in visible light.
The electronic configuration of the given elements is Sc3+(18) = 1s22s22p63s23p63d 04s0 − no unpaired e−
T i4+(18) = 1s22s22p63s23p63d 04s0 − no unpaired e−
V 3+(20) = 1s22s22p63s23p63d 24s0 − Two unpaired e−
Z n2+(28) = 1s22s22p63s23p63d 104s0 − no unpaired e.
hence [V (N H 3)6]3+ will most likely absorb visible light.

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Question222
Nickel (Z = 28) combines with a uninegative monodentate ligand to
form a diamagnetic complex [N iL4]2. The hybridisation involved and the
number of unpaired electrons present in the complex are respectively:
[Online April 19, 2014]
Options:

A. sp3, two

B. d sp2 , zero

C. d sp2 , one

D. sp3 , zero

Answer: B

Solution:
[N iL4]2− ⇒ Diamagnetic in nature (given)

So, no. of unpaired electron = 0

hybridisation −d sp2

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Question223
Which of the following complex species is not expected to exhibit optical
isomerism?
[2013]
Options:

A. [Co(en)3]3+

+
B. [Co(en)2Cl 2]

C. [Co(N H 3)3Cl 3]

D. [Co(en)(N H 3)2Cl 2]+

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Octahedral coordination entities of the type M a3b3 exhibit geometrical isomerism. The compound exists both as facial
and meridional isomers, both contain plane of symmetry

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Question224
Type of isomerism which exists between [Pd (C6H 5)2(SCN )2] and
[Pd (C6H 5)2(N CS)2] is:
[Online April 9,2013]
Options:

A. Linkage isomerism
B. Coordination isomerism

C. Ionisation isomerism

D. Solvate isomerism

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The compound shows linkage isomerism because the ligand in the compound is an ambidenate ligand that can bond at
more than one atomic site.
i.e., :N CS− and :SCN −

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Question225
Which of the following is diamagnetic?
[Online April 22, 2013]
Options:
3−
A. [F e(CN )6]

B. [Co(ox)]3−

C. [F eF 6]3−

3−
D. [Co(F 6)]

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Among four ligands CN − and OX 2− are strong field ligands. So pairing takes places in [(F eCN )6]3 and [Co(OX )3]3−
complexes. F e3+ having one unpaired electron in its complex white Co3+ does not have unpaired electron in its complex.
So option b is correct.

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Question226
The magnetic moment of the complex anion [ Cr(N O)(N H 3) (CN )4 ]2− is:
[Online April 23, 2013]
Options:

A. 5.91BM

B. 3.87BM

C. 1.73BM

D. 2.82BM
Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
I n[Cr(N O)(N H 3)(CN )4]2,
Cr+(d 5) has electronic configuration as:

So, 1 unpaired electron is present.

Thus, µ = √1(1 + 2) = √3 = 1.73BM

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Question227
In which of the following octahedral complex species the magnitude of
∆0 will be maximum?
[Online April 25, 2013]
Options:

A. [Co(H 2O)6]2+

3−
B. [Co(CN )6]

C. [Co(C2O4)3]3−

3+
D. [Co(N H 3)6]

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Crystal field splitting depends upon the nature of ligand. The nature of ligand decreases as shown below
2− −
C2O4 < H 2O < N H 3 < CN
Hence the crystal field splitting will be maximum for [Co(CN )6]3−

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Question228
The structure of which of the following chloro species can be explained
on the basis of d sp2 hybridisation?
[Online April 25, 2013]
Options:
2−
A. Pd Cl 4

B. F eCl 42−

2−
C. CoCl 4
 2−
D. N iCl 4

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
[Pd Cl 4]2− is d sp2 hybridised and square planar in shape.

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Question229
Which among the following will be named as dibromido bis
(ethylenediamine) chromium (III) bromide?
[2012]
Options:

A. [Cr(en)3]Br3

B. [Cr(en)2Br2]Br

C. [Cr(en)Br4]

D. [Cr(en)Br2]Br

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
[Cr(en)2Br2]Br
dibromido bis(ethylenediamine) chromium (III) Bromide.

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Question230
Which of the following complex ions will exhibit optical isomerism? (en
= 1, 2 -diamine ethane).
[Online May 12,2012]
Options:
+
A. [Cr(N H 3)2Cl 2]

B. [Co(en)2Cl 2]+

+
C. [Co(N H 3)4Cl 2]

D. [Z n(en)2]2+

Answer: B
Solution:

Solution:
Non superimposable mirror images are called optical isomers and may be described as "chiral'. They are also called
enantiomers and rotate plane polarised light in opposite directions.

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Question231
The complex ion [Pt(N O2)(Py)(N H 3)(N H 2OH )]+ will give
[Online May 26,2012]
Options:

A. 2 isomers (Geometrical)

B. 3 isomers (Geometrical)

C. 6 isomers (Geometrical)

D. 4 isomers (Geometrical)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Complexes of the type M ABCD may exist in three isomeric form. Similarly [Pt(N O2)(Py)(N H 3)(N H 2OH )+] may exist in
three isomeric form.

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Question232
2+ 2+ 2+ 2+
The d -electron configurations of Cr , M n , F e and Co are
d 4, d 5, d 6 and d 7 respectively. Which one of the following will exhibit
the lowest paramagnetic behaviour?
(Atomic no. Cr = 24, M n = 25, F e = 26, Co = 27 )
[Online May 7,2012]
Options:
2+
A. [Co(H 2O)6]

2+
B. [Cr(H 2O)6]

2+
C. [M n(H 2O)6]

D. [F e(H 2O)6]2+

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:

∴ Since Co3+ has lowest no. of unpaired electrons hence lowest paramagnetic behaviour is shown by [Co(H 2O)6]2+

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Question233
The correct order of ligands in the spectrochemical series is
[Online May 19,2012]
Options:
− − −
A. Cl > en > CN > N CS
− − −
B. CN > en > N CS > Cl
− −
C. en > CN > Cl > N CS
− − −
D. N CS > CN > Cl > en

Answer: B
Solution:

Solution:
Correct order is : CN − > en > N CS− > Cl

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Question234
Which of the following paramagnetic ions would exhibit a magnetic
moment (spin only) of the order of 5 BM?
(At. Nos. M n = 25, Cr = 24, V = 23, T i = 22 )
[Online May 19,2012]
Options:
2+
A. M n
2+
B. T i
2+
C. V
2+
D. Cr

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:

Hence Cr2+ has magnetic moment of the order of 5B . M .

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Question235
Square-planar geometry is shown by
[Online May 19,2012]
Options:
A. [PtCl 2(N H 3)2]

2−
B. [N iCl 4]

C. M nO4−

2−
D. CrO4

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
[PtCl 2(N H 3)2] has square planar geometry.

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Question236
Which one of the following complex ions has geometrical isomers?
[2011]
Options:

A. [N i(N H 3)5Br]

3+
B. [Co(N H 3)2(en)2]

C. [Cr(N H 3)4(en)2]3+

3+
D. [Co(en)3] (en-cthylenediamine)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

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Question237
A solution containing 2.675g of CoCl 3.6N H 3 (molar mass
= 267.5gmol −1 ) is passed through a cation exchanger. The chloride
ions obtained in solution were treated with excess of AgN O3 to give
4.78g of AgCl (molar mass = 143.5g mol −1 ). The formula of the
complex is
(At. mass of Ag = 108u )
[2010]
Options:

A. [Co(N H 3)6]Cl 3

B. [CoCl 2(N H 3)4]Cl

C. [CoCl 3(N H 3)3]

D. [CoCl (N H 3)5]Cl 2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
CoCl 3 ⋅ 6N H 3 ⟶ xCl −
2.675g

xCl − + AgN O3 ⟶ xAgCl ↓

4.78g

Number of moles of the complex

2.675
= = 0.01mol
267.5

Number of moles of AgCl obtained

4.78
= = 0.03mol
143.5

∴ No. of moles of AgCl obtained

= 3× No. of moles of complex

0.03
∴ n= =3
0.01

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Question238
Which one of the following has an optical isomer?
[2010]
Options:

A. [Z n(en)(N H 3)2]2+
 3+
B. [Co(en)3]

C. [Co(H 2O)4(en)]3+

2+
D. [Z n(en)2] (en = ethylenediamine)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
For a substance to be optical isomer following conditions should be fulfiled
(a) A coordination compound which can rotate the plan of polarised light is said to be optically active.
(b) When the coordination compounds have sam formula but differ in their abilities to rotate directions o the plane of
polarised light are said to exhibit optica isomerism and the molecules are optical isomers. Th optical isomers are pair of
molecules which are non superimposable mirror images of each other.
(c) This is due to the absence of elements of symmetry in the complex.
(d) Optica isomerism is expected in tetrahedral complex of the type Mabod.
Based an this only option (b) shows optical isomerism [Co(en)3]3+

Complexes of Z n2+ cannot show optical isomerism as they are tetrahedral complexes with plane of symmetry.
3+
[CO(H 2O)4(en)] has two planes of symmetry hence it is also optically inactive.

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Question239
Which of the following shows optical isomerism
[2009]
Options:

A. [Co(en)(N H 3)2]2+

3+
B. [Co(H 2O)4(en)]

C. [Co(en)2(N H 3)2]3+

+
D. [Co(N H 3)3Cl ]

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:

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Question240
Which of the following pairs represent linkage isomers?
[2009]
Options:

A. [Pd (PPh3)2(N CS)2] and [Pd (PPh3)2(SCN )2]

B. [Co(N H 3)5N O3]SO4 and [Co(N H 3)5SO4]N O3

C. [PtCl 2(N H 3)4]Br2 and [PtBr2(N H 3)4]Cl 2

D. [Cu(N H 3)4][PtCl 4] and [Pt(N H 3)4][CuCl 4]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
The SCN - ion can coordinate through S or N atom giving rise to linkage isomerism
M ← SCN thiocyanato
M ← N CS isothiocyanato.

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Question241
The coordination number and the oxidation state of the element ' E ' in
the complex [E (en)2(C2O4)]N O2( where (en) is ethylene diamine) are,
respectively,
[2008]
Options:

A. 6 and 2

B. 4 and 2

C. 4 and 3
D. 6 and 3

Answer: D

Solution:

In the given complex we have two bidentate ligands (i.e en and C2O4 ), so coordination number of E is 6
(2 × 2 + 1 × 2 = 6)
Let the oxidation state of E in complex be x, then
[x + (−2) = 1] or x − 2 = 1 or x = +3, so its oxidation state is +3
Thus option (d) is correct.

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Question242
In which of the following complexes of the Co(at. no. 27 ), will the
magnitude of ∆0 be the highest?
[2008]
Options:
3
A. [Co(CN )6]

3
B. [Co(C2O4)3]

3+
C. [Co(H 2O)6]

3+
D. [Co(N H 3)6]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
In octahedral complex, the magnitude of ∆0 will be highest in a complex having strongest ligand. Of the given ligands,
CN − is strongest, so ∆0 will be highest for [Co(CN )6]3−. Thus option (a) is correct.

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Question243
Which of the following has a square planar geometry?
(At. nos: F e = 26, Co = 27, N i = 28, Pt = 78 )
[2007]
Options:
2−
A. [PtCl 4]

B. [CoCl 4]2−

2−
C. [F eCl 4]
 2−
D. [N iCl 4]

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Complexes with d sp2 hybridisation are square planar. All the complexes of Pt2+ are square planar including those with
weak field ligand such as halide ions. Thus option (a) is correct.

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Question244
The IUPAC name for the complex [Co(N O2)(N H 3)5]Cl 2 is :
[2006]
Options:

A. pentaammine nitrito-N-cobalt(II) chloride [2006]

B. pentaammine nitrito-N-cobalt(III) chloride

C. nitrito-N-pentaamminecobalt(III) chloride

D. nitrito-N-pentaamminecobalt(II) chloride

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
[Co(N O)2(N H 3)5]Cl 2
Pentaamminenitrito-N-cobalt (III) chloride

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Question245
Nickel (Z = 28) combines with a uninegative monodentate ligand X − to
form a paramagnetic complex [N iX 4]2−. The number of unpaired
electron(s) in the nickel and geometry of this complex ion are,
respectively:
[2006]
Options:

A. one, square planar

B. two, square planar

C. one, tetrahedral

D. two, tetrahedral

Answer: D
Solution:

Solution:
[N iX 4]2−, the electronic configuration of N i2+ is

It contains two unpaired electrons and the hybridisation is sp3 (tetrahedral).

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Question246
How many EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) molecules are
required to make an octahedral complex with a Ca2+ ion?
[2006]
Options:

A. One

B. Two

C. Six

D. Three

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
EDTA is hexadentate, four donor O atoms and 2 donor Natoms, and for the formation of octahedral complex one
molecule is required.

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Question247
In F e(CO)5 , the F e − C bond possesses
[2006]
Options:

A. ionic character

B. σ -character only

C. π -character

D. both σ and π characters

Answer: D

Solution:
Due to some backbonding by sideways overlapping between d -orbitals of metal and p -orbital of carbon, the F e − C
bond in F e(CO)5 has both σ and π character.

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Question248
+
The oxidation state Cr in [Cr(N H 3)4Cl 2] is
[2005]
Options:

A. 0

B. +1

C. +2

D. +3

Answer: D

Solution:

+
Oxidation state of Cr in [Cr(N H 3)4Cl 2] .
Let it be x, 1 × x + 4 × 0 + 2(−1) = 1
Therefore x = 3.

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Question249
The IUPAC name of the coordination compound K 3[F e(CN )6] is
[2005]
Options:

A. Tripotassium hexacyanoiron (II)

B. Potassium hexacyanoiron (II)

C. Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III)

D. Potassium hexacyanoferrate (II)

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
K 3[F e(CN )6] is potassium hexacyanoferrate (III).

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Question250
Which of the following compounds shows optical isomerism?
[2005]
Options:
3−
A. [Co(CN )6]

B. [Cr(C2O4)3]3−

2−
C. [Z nCl 4]

D. [Cu(N H 3)4]2+

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

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Question251
Which one of the following cyano complexes would exhibit the lowest
value of paramagnetic behaviour?
(At. Nos: Cr = 24, M n = 25, F e = 26, Co = 27 )
[2005]
Options:

A. [Co(CN )6]3−

3−
B. [F e(CN )6]

C. [M n(CN )6]3−

3−
D. [Cr(CN )6]

Answer: B

Solution:
The effective magnetic moment is given by the number of unpaired electrons in a substance, the lesser the number of
unpaired electrons lower is its magnetic moment in Bohr - Magneton and lower shall be its paramagnetic

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Question252
The coordination number of a central metal atom in a complex is
determined by
[2004]
Options:

A. the number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by sigma and pi-bonds both

B. the number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by pi-bonds

C. the number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by sigma bonds

D. the number of only anionic ligands bonded to the metal ion.

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
The coordination number of central metal atom in a complex is equal to number of monovalent ligands, twice the number
of bidentate ligands and so on, around the metal ion bonded by coordinate bonds.
Hence coordination number = No. of σ bonds formed by metals with ligands.

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Question253
Coordination compounds have great importance in biological systems.
In this context which of the following statements is incorrect?
[2004]
Options:

A. Cyanocobalamin is B12 and contains cobalt

B. Haemoglobin is the red pigment of blood and contains iron

C. Chlorophylls are green pigments in plants and contain calcium

D. Carboxypeptidase - A is an enzyme and contains zinc.

Answer: C
Solution:

Solution:
The chlorophyll molecule plays an important role in photosynthesis. It has porphyrin rings and the metal M g, not Ca.

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Question254
Which one of the following has largest number of isomers?
[2004]
Options:
2+
A. [I r(PR3)2H (CO)]

B. [Co(N H 3)5Cl ]2+[2004]

+
C. [Ru(N H 3)4Cl 2] ( R = alkyl group, en = ethylenediamine)

D. [Co(en)2Cl 2]+

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
Isomers
[Ru(N H 3)4Cl 2]+, [Co(N H 3)5Cl ]2+ ,
cis and trans none
[l r(PR3)2H (CO)]2+, [Co(en)2Cl 2]+
cis and trans cis and trans and optical isomers

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Question255
Among the properties (a) reducing (b) oxidising (c) complexing, the set
of properties shown by CN ion towards metal species is
[2004]
Options:

A. c. a

B. b, c

C. a, b

D. a, b, c

Answer: A

Solution:
CN ion acts good complexing as well as reducing agent.

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Question256
Which one of the following complexes is an outer orbital complex?
(Atomic nos. : M n = 25; F e = 26; Co = 27, N i = 28 )
[2004]
Options:
3+
A. [Co(N H 3)6]

4
B. [M n(CN )6]

C. [F e(CN )6]4

2+
D. [N i(N H 3)6]

Answer: D

Solution:

[F e(CN )6]4−, [M n(CN )6]4− , [Co(N H 3)6 ;]3+, [N i(N H 3)6]2+

2 3 2 3 2 3 3 2
d sp d sp d sp sp d
2+
Hence [N i(N H 3)6] is outer orbital complex.

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Question257
One mole of the complex compound Co(N H 3)5Cl y gives 3 moles of ions
on dissolution in water. One mole of the same complex reacts with two
moles of AgN O3 solution to yield two moles of AgCl (s). The structure of
the complex is
[2003]
Options:

A. [Co(N H 3)3Cl 3] ⋅ 2N H 3

B. [Co(N H 3)4Cl 2]Cl . N H 3

C. [Co(N H 3)5Cl ]Cl 2

D. [Co(N H 3)4Cl ]Cl 2, N H 3

Answer: C

Solution:
Co(N H 3)5Cl 3 ⇌ [Co(N H 3)5Cl ]+2 + 2Cl −
∴ Structure is [Co(N H 3)5Cl ]Cl 2
Now [Co(N H 3)5Cl ]Cl 2 + 2AgN O3 ⟶ [Co(N H 3)5Cl ](N O3)2 + 2AgCl

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Question258
In the coordination compound, K 4[N i(CN )4], the oxidation state of
nickel is
[2003]
Options:

A. 0

B. +1

C. +2

D. -1

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Let the O . N , of N in K 4[N i(CN )4] be = x then
4(+1) + x + (−1) × 4 = 0
⇒ 4+x−4 =0
x=0

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Question259
The type of isomerism present in nitropentammine chromium (III)
chloride is
[2002]
Options:

A. optical

B. linkage

C. ionization

D. polymerisation.

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
The chemical formula of nitropentammine chromium (III) chloride is [Cr(N H 3)5N O2]Cl 2
It can exist in following two structures
[Cr(N H 3)5N O2]Cl 2 and
Nitropentamminechromium (III) chloride
[Cr(N H 3)5ON O]Cl 2
Nitritopentamminechromium (III) chloride
Therefore the type of isomerism found in this compound is linkage isomerism as N O2 group is linked through N as N O2,
or through O as −ON O.

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Question260
A square planar complex is formed by hybridisation of which atomic
orbitals?
[2002]
Options:

A. s, px, py, d yz

B. s, px, py, d x2 − y2

C. s, px, py, d z2

D. s, py, pz, d xy

Answer: B

Solution:
A square planar complex is formed by hybridisation of s, px, py and d x2 − y2 atomic orbitals

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Question261
CH 3 − M g − Br is an organo metallic compound due to
[2002]
Options:

A. M g − Br bond

B. C − M g bond

C. C − Br bond

D. C − H bond.

Answer: B

Solution:
Compounds that contain carbon-metal bond are known as organometallic compounds.
In CH 3 − M g − Br (Grignard's reagent), a bond is present between carbon and Mg (metal), hence it is an organometallic
compound.

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