Coordination Compounds

Coordination Compounds
Part-C
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1. Which of following can not be explained by Werner theory
(a) Only certain elements can form coordination compounds
(b) Directional properties of bonds in coordination compounds
(c) Characteristics magnetic and optical properties of coordination compounds
(d) All of the these

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1. Which of following can not be explained by Werner theory
(a) Only certain elements can form coordination compounds
(b) Directional properties of bonds in coordination compounds
(c) Characteristics magnetic and optical properties of coordination compounds
(d) All of the these
Answer: (d)
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2. Which of the following theories is/are used to explain bonding in
coordination compounds?
I. Ligand field theory
II. Molecular orbital theory
III. Crystal field theory
IV. Valence bond theory
(a) I
(b) II
(c) III, IV
(d) All of these

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2. Which of the following theories is/are used to explain bonding in
coordination compounds?
I. Ligand field theory
II. Molecular orbital theory
III. Crystal field theory
IV. Valence bond theory
(a) I
(b) II
(c) III, IV
(d) All of these
Answer: (d)
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3. Which is not correct about bonding in coordination compounds as per VBT
(a) Central metal can use (n-1)d, ns, np orbitals for hybridisation
(b) Central metal can use ns, np, nd orbitals for hybridisation
(c) Central atom can use (n-1)d, ns, np and (n-1)d orbitals for hybridisation
(d) The hybridised orbitals are set of equivalent orbitals of definite geometry
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3. Which is not correct about bonding in coordination compounds as per VBT
(a) Central metal can use (n-1)d, ns, np orbitals for hybridisation
(b) Central metal can use ns, np, nd orbitals for hybridisation
(c) Central atom can use (n-1)d, ns, np and (n-1)d orbitals for hybridisation
(d) The hybridised orbitals are set of equivalent orbitals of definite geometry
Answer: (c)
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4. Correct statement as per VBT is
(a) Central metal uses its pure atomic orbitals for bonding with ligands
(b) Central metal uses fully filled hybridised orbitals for bonding
(c) Central metal uses vacant hybridised orbitals for bonding
(d) Ligand donates electron pair in pure atomic orbitals of central atom
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4. Correct statement as per VBT is
(a) Central metal uses its pure atomic orbitals for bonding with ligands
(b) Central metal uses fully filled hybridised orbitals for bonding
(c) Central metal uses vacant hybridised orbitals for bonding
(d) Ligand donates electron pair in pure atomic orbitals of central atom
Answer: (c)
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5. Match geometries in column I with hybridisation in column II
Column I Column II
(A) Octahedral (p) sp3
(B) Tetrahedral (q) dsp2
(C) Square planar (r) sp3d2
(D) Trigonal bipyramidal (s) sp3d
(t) d2sp3
(a) A-r,t ; B- p,q ; C-p,q ; D-s
(b) A-r,t ; B-p ; C- q ; D- s
(c) A- r ; B-p ; C-p ; D- t
(d) A-t ; B-p ; C- q ; D- r

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5. Match geometries in column I with hybridisation in column II
Column I Column II
(A) Octahedral (p) sp3
(B) Tetrahedral (q) dsp2
(C) Square planar (r) sp3d2
(D) Trigonal bipyramidal (s) sp3d
(t) d2sp3
(a) A-r,t ; B- p,q ; C-p,q ; D-s
(b) A-r,t ; B-p ; C- q ; D- s
(c) A- r ; B-p ; C-p ; D- t
(d) A-t ; B-p ; C- q ; D- r
Answer: (b)
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6. Match coordination number in column I with possible hybridisation in
column II
Column I Column II
(A) 4 (p) sp3
(B) 5 (q) d2sp3
(C) 6 (r) dsp2
(s) sp3d2
(t) sp3d
(a) A-p,r; B-t ; C-q,s
(b) A-p ; B-r, t ; C- q, s
(c) A-s ; B-t ; C-q,s,t
(d) A-r ; B-p ; C-q,s

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6. Match coordination number in column I with possible hybridisation in
column II
Column I Column II
(A) 4 (p) sp3
(B) 5 (q) d2sp3
(C) 6 (r) dsp2
(s) sp3d2
(t) sp3d
(a) A-p,r; B-t ; C-q,s
(b) A-p ; B-r, t ; C- q, s
(c) A-s ; B-t ; C-q,s,t
(d) A-r ; B-p ; C-q,s
Answer: (a)
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7. Correct statement about following electronic configuration of Co 3+ ion
(a) Represents unhybridized Co3+ ion
(b) Represents sp3d2 hybridised Co3+ ion
(c) Represents d2sp3 hybridised Co3+ ion
(d) Represents [Co(NH3)6]3+ complex

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7. Correct statement about following electronic configuration of Co 3+ ion
(a) Represents unhybridized Co3+ ion
(b) Represents sp3d2 hybridised Co3+ ion
(c) Represents d2sp3 hybridised Co3+ ion
(d) Represents [Co(NH3)6]3+ complex
Answer: (c)
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8. Incorrect statement about [Co(NH3)6]3+ is
(a) Octahedral geometry
(b) Paramagnetic nature
(c) Inner orbital complex
(d) Low spin complex

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8. Incorrect statement about [Co(NH3)6]3+ is
(a) Octahedral geometry
(b) Paramagnetic nature
(c) Inner orbital complex
(d) Low spin complex
Answer: (b)
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9. Incorrect statement about [CoF6]3- is
(a) Spin free complex
(b) d2sp3 hybridisation
(c) outer orbital complex
(d) octahedral geometry

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9. Incorrect statement about [CoF6]3- is
(a) Spin free complex
(b) d2sp3 hybridisation
(c) outer orbital complex
(d) octahedral geometry
Answer: (b)
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10. Which of the following statement is correct about following electronic
configuration
(a) It can represent hybridised Fe2+ ion
(b) It can represent [Fe(CN)6]4- complex ion
(c) It can represent [CoF6]3- complex ion
(d) It can represent [Co(CN)6]3- complex ion

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10. Which of the following statement is correct about following electronic
configuration
(a) It can represent hybridised Fe2+ ion
(b) It can represent [Fe(CN)6]4- complex ion
(c) It can represent [CoF6]3- complex ion
(d) It can represent [Co(CN)6]3- complex ion
Answer: (c)
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11. Incorrect statement about configuration mentioned below
(a) It represents spin paired complex
(b) It represents high spin complex
(c) It represents sp3d2 hybridisation of central metal
(d) It represents outer orbital complex

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11. Incorrect statement about configuration mentioned below
(a) It represents spin paired complex
(b) It represents high spin complex
(c) It represents sp3d2 hybridisation of central metal
(d) It represents outer orbital complex
Answer: (a)
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12. Which of the following is outer orbital complex?
(a) [FeF6]3-
(b) [Co(CN)6]3-
(c) [Cr(NH3)6]3+
(d) [Mn(CN)6]3-
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12. Which of the following is outer orbital complex?
(a) [FeF6]3-
(b) [Co(CN)6]3-
(c) [Cr(NH3)6]3+
(d) [Mn(CN)6]3-
Answer: (a)
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13. Correct statement about [MnCl6]3- is
(a) Hybridisation is d2sp3
(b) Magnetic moment is corresponding to 4 unpaired electrons
(c) Spin paired complex
(d) Inner orbital complex

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13. Correct statement about [MnCl6]3- is
(a) Hybridisation is d2sp3
(b) Magnetic moment is corresponding to 4 unpaired electrons
(c) Spin paired complex
(d) Inner orbital complex
Answer: (b)
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14. In which of the following INCORRECT hybridisation is mentioned against
complex
(a) [Ti(H2O)6]3+ d2sp3
(b) [V(H2O)6]3+ d2sp3
(c) [CrCl6]3- sp3d2
(d) [Cr(NH3)6]3+ d2sp3

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14. In which of the following INCORRECT hybridisation is mentioned against
complex
(a) [Ti(H2O)6]3+ d2sp3
(b) [V(H2O)6]3+ d2sp3
(c) [CrCl6]3- sp3d2
(d) [Cr(NH3)6]3+ d2sp3
Answer: (c)
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15. Correct match of complexes in column I with properties in column II
Column I Column II
(A) [MnCl6]3- (p) Paramagnetic
(B) [FeF6]3- (q) Even no. of unpaired electrons
(C) [Co(C2O4)3]3- (r) Outer orbital complex
(D) [Fe(CN)6]3- (s) d2sp3 hybridisation
(t) Odd no. of unpaired electrons
(a) A-pqrs
(b) A-prt
(c) C-s
(d) C-pqr
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15. Correct match of complexes in column I with properties in column II
Column I Column II
(a) A-pqrs
(b) A-prt
(c) C-s
(d) C-pqr
Answer: (c)
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16. Incorrect match of complexes in column I with properties in column II
Column I Column II
(a) B-prt
(b) B-pst
(c) D-ps
(d) D-pst
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16. Incorrect match of complexes in column I with properties in column II
Column I Column II
(a) B-prt
(b) B-pst
(c) D-ps
(d) D-pst
Answer: (b)
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17. Correct statement about [NiCl4]2- is
(a) Hybridisation is dsp2
(b) Geometry is tetrahedral
(c) Diamagnetic in nature
(d) Oxidation number of Ni is zero

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17. Correct statement about [NiCl4]2- is
(a) Hybridisation is dsp2
(c) Diamagnetic in nature
(d) Oxidation number of Ni is zero
Answer: (b)
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18. Incorrect statement about [Ni(CO)4] is
(a) Geometry is Tetrahedral
(b) sp3 hybridisation
(c) Oxidation state of Ni is zero
(d) Paramagnetic in nature

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18. Incorrect statement about [Ni(CO)4] is
(a) Geometry is Tetrahedral
(b) sp3 hybridisation
(c) Oxidation state of Ni is zero
(d) Paramagnetic in nature
Answer: (d)
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19. Correct properties of [Ni(CN)4]2- is/are
(a) Square planar geometry
(b) dsp2 hybridisation
(c) diamagnetic in nature
(d) All of the above

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19. Correct properties of [Ni(CN)4]2- is/are
(a) Square planar geometry
(b) dsp2 hybridisation
(c) diamagnetic in nature
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d)
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20. Select the correct statement
(a) The magnetic moment of Cr3+ as free ion and in complex is same
(b) The magnetic moment of Co3+ as free ion and in complex is same
(c) The magnetic moment of Ni2+ as free ion and in complex is same
(d) The magnetic moment of Fe3+ as free ion and in complex is same
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20. Select the correct statement
(a) The magnetic moment of Cr3+ as free ion and in complex is same
(b) The magnetic moment of Co3+ as free ion and in complex is same
(c) The magnetic moment of Ni2+ as free ion and in complex is same
(d) The magnetic moment of Fe3+ as free ion and in complex is same
Answer: (a)
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21. If spin only magnetic moment of [MnBr4]2- is 5.9 BM then select the correct
statement
(a) Geometry is square planar
(c) Geometry is octahedral
(d) 4 unpaired electrons

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21. If spin only magnetic moment of [MnBr4]2- is 5.9 BM then select the correct
statement
(a) Geometry is square planar
(c) Geometry is octahedral
(d) 4 unpaired electrons
Answer: (b)
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22. The correct limitation(s) of VBT is/are
I. Does not explain colour of coordination compounds
II. Does not distinguish between weak and strong ligands
III. Does not give quantitative interpretation of magnetic data
IV. Does not make exact prediction of geometry in C.N- 4
V. Does not give quantitative interpretation of the thermodynamic and kinetic

stability of complex
(a) Only I,III
(b) Only I,III,V
(c) I,II,III,IV,V
(d) Only I,III,IV,V

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22. The correct limitation(s) of VBT is/are
I. Does not explain colour of coordination compounds
II. Does not distinguish between weak and strong ligands
III. Does not give quantitative interpretation of magnetic data
IV. Does not make exact prediction of geometry in C.N- 4
V. Does not give quantitative interpretation of the thermodynamic and kinetic

stability of complex
(a) Only I,III
(b) Only I,III,V
(c) I,II,III,IV,V
(d) Only I,III,IV,V
Answer: (c)
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23. Which of the following is/are correct postulate(s) of CFT
(a) Interaction between metal and ligand is ionic
(b) Ligands are treated as point charges or dipoles
(c) The degeneracy of d orbitals is lost in the field of ligands
(d) All of these

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23. Which of the following is/are correct postulate(s) of CFT
(a) Interaction between metal and ligand is ionic
(b) Ligands are treated as point charges or dipoles
(c) The degeneracy of d orbitals is lost in the field of ligands
(d) All of these
Answer: (d)
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24. Correct statement about crystal field splitting in octahedral complexes
(a) Splitting takes place due to difference in repulsion between d orbitals of

metal and ligands
(b) The two axial d orbitals of metal experience more repulsion from ligands
(c) The three non axial d orbitals experience less repulsion from ligands
(d) All of these

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24. Correct statement about crystal field splitting in octahedral complexes
(a) Splitting takes place due to difference in repulsion between d orbitals of

metal and ligands
(b) The two axial d orbitals of metal experience more repulsion from ligands
(c) The three non axial d orbitals experience less repulsion from ligands
(d) All of these
Answer: (d)
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25. Correct statement about the energy of two sets compared to average
energy in spherical crystal field
(a) Energy of two axial orbitals (eg set) is raised
(b) Energy of three non axial orbitals (t2g set) is raised
(c) Energy of both t2g and eg set is raised
(d) Energy of both t2g and eg set is lowered

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25. Correct statement about the energy of two sets compared to average
energy in spherical crystal field
(a) Energy of two axial orbitals (eg set) is raised
(b) Energy of three non axial orbitals (t2g set) is raised
(c) Energy of both t2g and eg set is raised
(d) Energy of both t2g and eg set is lowered
Answer: (a)
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26. The incorrect statement is
z dx2- y2 dz2 eg
y x
Barycenter Δo
x y
S2
Metal
dxy dxz dyz t2g
d orbitals
S1
(a) x = ⅗Δo and y = ⅔Δo

(b) x = ⅗Δo and y = ⅖Δo
(c) S1 is degenerate set of d orbitals in free ion
(d) S2 is average energy level of degenerate d orbitals in spherical crystal field
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26. The incorrect statement is
z dx2- y2 dz2 eg
y x
Barycenter Δo
x y
S2
Metal
dxy dxz dyz t2g
d orbitals
S1
(a) x = ⅗Δo and y = ⅔Δo

(b) x = ⅗Δo and y = ⅖Δo
(c) S1 is degenerate set of d orbitals in free ion
(d) S2 is average energy level of degenerate d orbitals in spherical crystal field
Answer: (a)
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27. Factors affecting crystal field splitting energy (Δo) is/are
(a) Only field produced by the ligands
(b) Only charge on the central metal
(c) Both field produced and charge on the central metal
(d) Neither field nor charge of central atom

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27. Factors affecting crystal field splitting energy (Δo) is/are
(a) Only field produced by the ligands
(b) Only charge on the central metal
(c) Both field produced and charge on the central metal
(d) Neither field nor charge of central atom
Answer: (c)
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28. Choose correct statement
(a) Weak field ligands produce small splitting
(b) Weak field ligands produce large splitting
(c) Strong field ligands produce small splitting
(d) Both (b) and (c)

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28. Choose correct statement
(a) Weak field ligands produce small splitting
(b) Weak field ligands produce large splitting
(c) Strong field ligands produce small splitting
Answer: (a)
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29. Correct statement about spectrochemical series is
(a) Arrangement of ligands in increasing order of field strength
(b) Halides are strongest ligands due to high electronegativity
(c) Spectrochemical series is based on electronegativity of donor atom
(d) Spectrochemical series if based on denticity of ligands

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29. Correct statement about spectrochemical series is
(a) Arrangement of ligands in increasing order of field strength
(b) Halides are strongest ligands due to high electronegativity
(c) Spectrochemical series is based on electronegativity of donor atom
(d) Spectrochemical series if based on denticity of ligands
Answer: (a)
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30. Which of the following is correct order of strength of ligands
(a) I- < Br- < Cl- < F-
(b) F-< OH- < C2O42- < H2O
(c) NH3 < en < CN- < CO
(d) All of these

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30. Which of the following is correct order of strength of ligands
(a) I- < Br- < Cl- < F-
(b) F-< OH- < C2O42- < H2O
(c) NH3 < en < CN- < CO
(d) All of these
Answer: (d)
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31. Choose the correct statement for the below arrangement of electrons
Δo
(a) The above arrangement is correct when ligand is weak field
(b) The above arrangement is correct when ligand is strong field
(c) The above arrangement is correct in both strong and weak field ligands
(d) The above arrangement is not correct in either strong or weak field ligands
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31. Choose the correct statement for the below arrangement of electrons
Δo
(a) The above arrangement is correct when ligand is weak field
(b) The above arrangement is correct when ligand is strong field
(c) The above arrangement is correct in both strong and weak field ligands
(d) The above arrangement is not correct in either strong or weak field ligands
Answer: (a)
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32. Choose correct statement for d6 configuration in octahedral complex
(a) There will be four unpaired electrons when pairing energy is greater than
splitting energy
(b) There will be four unpaired electrons when pairing energy is less than
splitting energy
(c) There will be no unpaired electrons when pairing energy is greater than
splitting energy

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32. Choose correct statement for d6 configuration in octahedral complex
(a) There will be four unpaired electrons when pairing energy is greater than
splitting energy
(b) There will be four unpaired electrons when pairing energy is less than
splitting energy
(c) There will be no unpaired electrons when pairing energy is greater than
splitting energy
Answer: (a)
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33. Choose incorrect statement for d4 configuration in octahedral complex
(a) The distribution is t2g3eg1 when ligand is weak field
(b) The distribution is t2g3eg1 when ligand is strong field
(c) In weak field ligand splitting energy is less than pairing energy
(d) In strong field ligand splitting energy is more than pairing energy
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33. Choose incorrect statement for d4 configuration in octahedral complex
(a) The distribution is t2g3eg1 when ligand is weak field
(b) The distribution is t2g3eg1 when ligand is strong field
(c) In weak field ligand splitting energy is less than pairing energy
(d) In strong field ligand splitting energy is more than pairing energy
Answer: (b)
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34. Choose correct statement about octahedral complexes
(a) d 4 forms high spin complex with weak field ligand
(b) d 4 forms low spin complex with strong field ligand
(c) d4 and d7 configuration are more stable in strong field ligands
(d) All of these

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34. Choose correct statement about octahedral complexes
(a) d 4 forms high spin complex with weak field ligand
(b) d 4 forms low spin complex with strong field ligand
(c) d4 and d7 configuration are more stable in strong field ligands
(d) All of these
Answer: (d)
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35. Correct statement about tetrahedral splitting
(a) The set of three non axial d orbitals has higher energy than average level
(b) The set of two axial d orbitals has lower energy than average level
(c) The splitting energy is smaller than splitting energy in octahedral for same
metal and ligand.
(d) All of these

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35. Correct statement about tetrahedral splitting
(a) The set of three non axial d orbitals has higher energy than average level
(b) The set of two axial d orbitals has lower energy than average level
(c) The splitting energy is smaller than splitting energy in octahedral for same
metal and ligand.
(d) All of these
Answer: (d)
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36. Select correct statement regarding below splitting
dxy , dxz , dyz

t2
x Δt
Energy
y
Metal
d orbitals e
dx2- y2 dz2
(a) x = ⅖Δo and y = ⅗Δo

(b) x = ⅖Δt and y = ⅗Δo
(c) Δt = 4/9Δo for same metal and ligand
(d) both (b) and (c)
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36. Select correct statement regarding below splitting
dxy , dxz , dyz

t2
x Δt
Energy
y
Metal
d orbitals e
dx2- y2 dz2
(a) x = ⅖Δo and y = ⅗Δo

(b) x = ⅖Δt and y = ⅗Δo
(c) Δt = 4/9Δo for same metal and ligand
(d) both (b) and (c)
Answer: (c)
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37. Correct statement about tetrahedral complexes
(a) The splitting energy is large so complexes are generally low spin
(b) The splitting energy is small so complexes are generally high spin
(c) Coordination number is 4

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37. Correct statement about tetrahedral complexes
(a) The splitting energy is large so complexes are generally low spin
(b) The splitting energy is small so complexes are generally high spin
(c) Coordination number is 4
Answer: (d)
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38. The correct statement about colour in coordination complexes is
(a) The colour of the complex is complementary to the colour absorbed
(b) If green light is absorbed by the complex then it appears red
(c) If yellow is absorbed by the complex it appears violet
(d) All of these

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38. The correct statement about colour in coordination complexes is
(a) The colour of the complex is complementary to the colour absorbed
(b) If green light is absorbed by the complex then it appears red
(c) If yellow is absorbed by the complex it appears violet
(d) All of these
Answer: (d)
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39. Match the colour absorbed by the complex (column I) with the colour of the
coordination entity (column II)
Column I Column II
(A) Blue (p) Violet
(B) Red (q) Yellow orange
(C) Blue green (r) Blue
(D) Yellow (s) Purple
(a) A-q, B-r, C-p, D-s
(b) A-q, B-r, C-s, D- p
(c) A-r, B-p, C-s, D-q
(d) A-s, B-q, C- r, D-p

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39. Match the colour absorbed by the complex (column I) with the colour of the
coordination entity (column II)
Column I Column II
(A) Blue (p) Violet
(B) Red (q) Yellow orange
(C) Blue green (r) Blue
(D) Yellow (s) Purple
(a) A-q, B-r, C-p, D-s
(b) A-q, B-r, C-s, D- p
(c) A-r, B-p, C-s, D-q
(d) A-s, B-q, C- r, D-p
Answer: (b)
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40. Correct statement about d-d transition is
(a) The colour of coordination entity corresponds to colour of light absorbed

during excitation
(b) The colour of coordination entity corresponds to colour of light emitted

during de-excitation
(c) The colour of coordination entity corresponds to complementary colour of

the light absorbed during excitation
(d) Both (a) and (c)

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40. Correct statement about d-d transition is
(a) The colour of coordination entity corresponds to colour of light absorbed

during excitation
(b) The colour of coordination entity corresponds to colour of light emitted

during de-excitation
(c) The colour of coordination entity corresponds to complementary colour of

the light absorbed during excitation
Answer: (c)
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41. Choose the correct statement
(a) The green coloured [Ti(H2O)6]Cl3 becomes colourless on heating
(b) The blue coloured hydrated copper sulphate becomes colourless on heating
(c) [Ti(H2O)6]Cl3 becomes colourless on heating due to loss of H2O as in

absence of ligand the crystal field splitting does not occur

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(a) The green coloured [Ti(H2O)6]Cl3 becomes colourless on heating
(b) The blue coloured hydrated copper sulphate becomes colourless on heating
(c) [Ti(H2O)6]Cl3 becomes colourless on heating due to loss of H2O as in

absence of ligand the crystal field splitting does not occur
Answer: (d)
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42. When nickel(II) chloride is dissolved in water the complex [Ni(H 2O)6]2+ is
formed. If the didentate ligand, ethane-1,2-diamine progressively added in the
molar ratios
en: Ni, 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, the following colour change is observed
A D
B C
The correct statement regarding above observation is
(a) ‘A’ is aq solution of [Ni(en)3]2+
(b) ‘B’ is aq solution of [Ni(H2O)4en]2+
(c) ‘C’ is aq solution of [Ni(OH)6]2+
(d) ‘D’ is aq solution of [Ni(H2O)2(en)2]2+

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42. When nickel(II) chloride is dissolved in water the complex [Ni(H 2O)6]2+ is
formed. If the didentate ligand, ethane-1,2-diamine progressively added in the
molar ratios
en: Ni, 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, the following colour change is observed
A D
B C
The correct statement regarding above observation is
(a) ‘A’ is aq solution of [Ni(en)3]2+
(b) ‘B’ is aq solution of [Ni(H2O)4en]2+ Answer: (b)
(c) ‘C’ is aq solution of [Ni(OH)6]2+
(d) ‘D’ is aq solution of [Ni(H2O)2(en)2]2+

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43. Colour of ruby and emerald respectively is
(a) Red, red
(b) Red, green
(c) Green, red
(d) Green, green

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43. Colour of ruby and emerald respectively is
(a) Red, red
(b) Red, green
(c) Green, red
(d) Green, green
Answer: (b)
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44. The colour in ruby and emerald respectively is due to presence of
(a) Cr3+, Fe2+
(b) Fe2+, Cr3+
(c) Fe2+, Fe2+
(d) Cr3+, Cr3+

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44. The colour in ruby and emerald respectively is due to presence of
(a) Cr3+, Fe2+
(b) Fe2+, Cr3+
(c) Fe2+, Fe2+
(d) Cr3+, Cr3+
Answer: (d)
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(a) Ruby is aluminium oxide containing 0.5-1% Cr3+ ions at positions normally
occupied by Al3+
(b) Emerald is Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18) with Cr3+ in octahedral site
(c) Emerald is aluminium oxide containing 0.5-1% Cr3+ ions at positions

normally occupied by Al3+
(d) Both (a) and (b)

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(a) Ruby is aluminium oxide containing 0.5-1% Cr3+ ions at positions normally
occupied by Al3+
(b) Emerald is Beryl (Be3Al2Si6O18) with Cr3+ in octahedral site
(c) Emerald is aluminium oxide containing 0.5-1% Cr3+ ions at positions

normally occupied by Al3+
Answer: (d)
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46. Which is the following is NOT the limitation of CFT
(a) As per CFT anionic ligands should have highest splitting
(b) Does not take covalent character between metal and ligand into account
(c) Does not explain colour in the coordination compounds

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46. Which is the following is NOT the limitation of CFT
(a) As per CFT anionic ligands should have highest splitting
(b) Does not take covalent character between metal and ligand into account
(c) Does not explain colour in the coordination compounds
Answer: (c)
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47. The correct geometry of diamagnetic complex [Ni(CN) 4]2- and
paramagnetic complex [NiCl4]2- respectively is
(a) Square planar, tetrahedral
(b) Tetrahedral, square planar
(c) Tetrahedral, Tetrahedral
(d) Square planar, square planar

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47. The correct geometry of diamagnetic complex [Ni(CN) 4]2- and
paramagnetic complex [NiCl4]2- respectively is
(a) Square planar, tetrahedral
(b) Tetrahedral, square planar
(c) Tetrahedral, Tetrahedral
(d) Square planar, square planar
Answer: (a)
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48. Correct statement about geometry and magnetic nature of [Ni(CO) 4] is
(a) Tetrahedral, paramagnetic
(b) Tetrahedral, diamagnetic
(c) Square planar, paramagnetic
(d) Square planar, diamagnetic

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48. Correct statement about geometry and magnetic nature of [Ni(CO) 4] is
(a) Tetrahedral, paramagnetic
(b) Tetrahedral, diamagnetic
(c) Square planar, paramagnetic
(d) Square planar, diamagnetic
Answer: (b)
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49. Correct statement about magnetic nature of [Fe(CN) 6]3- and [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is
(a) Both are diamagnetic
(b) [Fe(CN)6]3- is weakly paramagnetic and [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is strongly

paramagnetic
(c) [Fe(CN)6]3- is diamagnetic and [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is strongly paramagnetic
(d) [Fe(CN)6]3- is strongly paramagnetic and [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is weakly

paramagnetic
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49. Correct statement about magnetic nature of [Fe(CN) 6]3- and [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is
(a) Both are diamagnetic
(b) [Fe(CN)6]3- is weakly paramagnetic and [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is strongly

paramagnetic
(c) [Fe(CN)6]3- is diamagnetic and [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is strongly paramagnetic
(d) [Fe(CN)6]3- is strongly paramagnetic and [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is weakly

paramagnetic
Answer: (b)
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50. [NiCl4]2- and [Ni(CO)4] differ in
(a) Oxidation state of Ni
(b) Geometry
(c) Magnetic nature

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50. [NiCl4]2- and [Ni(CO)4] differ in
(a) Oxidation state of Ni
(b) Geometry
(c) Magnetic nature
Answer: (d)
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51. [Fe(CN)6]3- is weakly paramagnetic and [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is strongly
paramagnetic due to
(a) Presence of strong field and weak field ligand respectively
(b) Presence of weak field and strong field ligand respectively
(c) Difference in oxidation state of Fe
(d) Difference in the geometry

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51. [Fe(CN)6]3- is weakly paramagnetic and [Fe(H2O)6]3+ is strongly
paramagnetic due to
(a) Presence of strong field and weak field ligand respectively
(b) Presence of weak field and strong field ligand respectively
(c) Difference in oxidation state of Fe
(d) Difference in the geometry
Answer: (a)
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52. Correct statement regarding [Co(NH3)6]3+ (I) and [Ni(NH3)6]2+ (II) is
(a) (I) is inner orbital and (II) is outer orbital complex
(b) (I) is outer orbital and (II) is inner orbital complex
(c) Both are inner orbital complex
(d) Both are outer orbital complex

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52. Correct statement regarding [Co(NH3)6]3+ (I) and [Ni(NH3)6]2+ (II) is
(a) (I) is inner orbital and (II) is outer orbital complex
(b) (I) is outer orbital and (II) is inner orbital complex
(c) Both are inner orbital complex
(d) Both are outer orbital complex
Answer: (a)
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53. The number of unpaired electrons and geometry of [Pt(CN) 4]2- is
(a) 2 and square planar
(b) 0 and square planar
(c) 2 and tetrahedral
(d) 0 and tetrahedral

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53. The number of unpaired electrons and geometry of [Pt(CN) 4]2- is
(a) 2 and square planar
(b) 0 and square planar
(c) 2 and tetrahedral
(d) 0 and tetrahedral
Answer: (b)
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54. Correct statement regarding complexes [Mn(H2O)6]2+ (I) and [Mn(CN)6]4- (II)
is
(a) (I) contains 5 unpaired electrons due to presence of weak field ligand
(b) (II) contains 1 unpaired electron due to presence of strong field ligand
(c) (I) and (II) both contain 5 unpaired electrons

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54. Correct statement regarding complexes [Mn(H2O)6]2+ (I) and [Mn(CN)6]4- (II)
is
(a) (I) contains 5 unpaired electrons due to presence of weak field ligand
(b) (II) contains 1 unpaired electron due to presence of strong field ligand
(c) (I) and (II) both contain 5 unpaired electrons
Answer: (d)
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55. Incorrect statement about [Fe(CO)5] and [Cr(CO)6] is
(a) Both have metals in zero oxidation state
(b) Geometry of [Fe(CO)5] and [Cr(CO)6] is square pyramidal and octahedral

respectively
(c) Both are examples of homoleptic metal carbonyls
(d) Geometry of [Fe(CO)5] and [Cr(CO)6] is trigonal bipyramidal and octahedral

respectively
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55. Incorrect statement about [Fe(CO)5] and [Cr(CO)6] is
(a) Both have metals in zero oxidation state
(b) Geometry of [Fe(CO)5] and [Cr(CO)6] is square pyramidal and octahedral

respectively
(c) Both are examples of homoleptic metal carbonyls
(d) Geometry of [Fe(CO)5] and [Cr(CO)6] is trigonal bipyramidal and octahedral

respectively
Answer: (b)
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56. Correct statement about decacarbonyldimanganese(0) is
(a) Its formula is [Mn2(CO)10]
(b) It contains two trigonal bipyramidal [Mn(CO)5] units joined by a Mn-Mn bond
(c) It contains two square pyramidal [Mn(CO)5] units joined by a Mn-Mn bond

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56. Correct statement about decacarbonyldimanganese(0) is
(a) Its formula is [Mn2(CO)10]
(b) It contains two trigonal bipyramidal [Mn(CO)5] units joined by a Mn-Mn bond
(c) It contains two square pyramidal [Mn(CO)5] units joined by a Mn-Mn bond
Answer: (d)
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57. Correct statement regarding structure of [Co2(CO)8] is
(a) It contains one Co-Co bond
(b) It contains no Co-Co bond
(c) It contains two bridged CO groups

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57. Correct statement regarding structure of [Co2(CO)8] is
(a) It contains one Co-Co bond
(b) It contains no Co-Co bond
(c) It contains two bridged CO groups
Answer: (d)
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58. Correct statement regarding metal carbonyls is
(a) The metal-carbon bond contains only sigma character
(b) The metal-carbon bond contains only pi character
(c) The metal-carbon bond contains both sigma and pi character
(d) Both (a) and (b) can be correct depending on the metal
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58. Correct statement regarding metal carbonyls is
(a) The metal-carbon bond contains only sigma character
(b) The metal-carbon bond contains only pi character
(c) The metal-carbon bond contains both sigma and pi character
(d) Both (a) and (b) can be correct depending on the metal
Answer: (c)
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59. Choose the correct statement regarding synergic bonding in metal
carbonyls
(a) Synergic bonding takes place from metal to carbonyl
(b) Synergic bonding takes place from carbonyl to metal
(c) Synergic bonding takes place between two carbonyls

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59. Choose the correct statement regarding synergic bonding in metal
carbonyls
(a) Synergic bonding takes place from metal to carbonyl
(b) Synergic bonding takes place from carbonyl to metal
(c) Synergic bonding takes place between two carbonyls
Answer: (a)
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60. The correct statement about bonding in metal carbonyls
(a) The M-C sigma bond is formed by donation of lone pair from carbon to
vacant orbital of metal
(b) The M-C sigma bond is formed by donation of lone pair from metal to
vacant antibonding pi orbital of carbonyl
(c) The M-C pi bond is formed by donation of electron pair from filled d-orbital
of metal into the vacant antibonding pi orbital of carbonyl

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60. The correct statement about bonding in metal carbonyls
(a) The M-C sigma bond is formed by donation of lone pair from carbon to
vacant orbital of metal
(b) The M-C sigma bond is formed by donation of lone pair from metal to
vacant antibonding pi orbital of carbonyl
(c) The M-C pi bond is formed by donation of electron pair from filled d-orbital
of metal into the vacant antibonding pi orbital of carbonyl
Answer: (d)
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61. The correct statement about synergic bonding in metal carbonyls is
(a) Due to synergic bonding the M-C bond strength increases
(b) Due the synergic bonding the M-C bond strength decreases
(c) Due to synergic bonding the bond order of M-C bond decreases
(d) Due to synergic bonding the M-C bond strength is unaffected

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61. The correct statement about synergic bonding in metal carbonyls is
(a) Due to synergic bonding the M-C bond strength increases
(b) Due the synergic bonding the M-C bond strength decreases
(c) Due to synergic bonding the bond order of M-C bond decreases
(d) Due to synergic bonding the M-C bond strength is unaffected
Answer: (a)
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62. Which of the following is correct representation of synergic bonding in
metal carbonyls
π π
π π* π π*
σ σ
(a) M C☰O (b) M C☰O
π
π
π π* π
σ σ
M C☰O M C☰O
(c) (d)
π π
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62. Which of the following is correct representation of synergic bonding in
metal carbonyls
π π
π π* π π*
σ σ
(a) M C☰O (b) M C☰O
π
π
π π* π
σ σ
M C☰O M C☰O
(c) (d)
π π
Answer: (b)
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63. The correct statement is
(a) Larger the stability constant more is the stability of complex

(b) The stability constant is equilibrium constant of formation reaction of the
complex.
[ML4]
(c) The stability constant for ML4 is defined as
(d) All of these [M][L]4
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(a) Larger the stability constant more is the stability of complex

(b) The stability constant is equilibrium constant of formation reaction of the
complex.
[ML4]
(c) The stability constant for ML4 is defined as
(d) All of these [M][L]4
Answer: (d)
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64. Following reactions represent stepwise formation of complex [ML 4]
M + L ⇌ ML K1
ML + L ⇌ ML2 K2
ML2 + L ⇌ ML3 K3
ML3 + L ⇌ ML4 K4
If overall stability constant is β4 then
a) β4 = K1 + K2 + K3 + K4
K1 . K 2
b) β4 =
K3 . K 4
K1 K 3
c) β4 =
K2 K 4
d) β4 = K1 × K2 × K3 × K4
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64. Following reactions represent stepwise formation of complex [ML 4]
M + L ⇌ ML K1
ML + L ⇌ ML2 K2
ML2 + L ⇌ ML3 K3
ML3 + L ⇌ ML4 K4
If overall stability constant is β4 then
a) β4 = K1 + K2 + K3 + K4
K1 . K 2
b) β4 =
K3 . K 4
K1 K 3
c) β4 =
K2 K 4
d) β4 = K1 × K2 × K3 × K4
Answer: (d)
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65. In the formation of [Cu(NH3)4]2+ the four stepwise equilibrium constants are
K1, K2, K3, K4. The correct statement is
(a) K1 > K2 > K3 > K4

(b) K1 < K2 < K3 < K4
(c) K1 > K3< K2 < K4
(d) None of these
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65. In the formation of [Cu(NH3)4]2+ the four stepwise equilibrium constants are
K1, K2, K3, K4. The correct statement is
(a) K1 > K2 > K3 > K4

(b) K1 < K2 < K3 < K4
(c) K1 > K3< K2 < K4
(d) None of these
Answer: (a)
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(a) stability constant and instability constants are same

(b) instability constant is reciprocal of stability constant
(c) instability constant is directly proportional to stability constant
(d) stability of complex is higher with higher instability constant
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(a) stability constant and instability constants are same

(b) instability constant is reciprocal of stability constant
(c) instability constant is directly proportional to stability constant
(d) stability of complex is higher with higher instability constant
Answer: (b)
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67. The overall stability constant for a complex [MLn] is defined as
a) βn = K1 + K2 + K3 + ....... + Kn
b) βn = K1 × K2 × K3 × ....... × Kn
c) βn = K1 + K2 + K3 + ....... + Kn
n
d) None of these
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67. The overall stability constant for a complex [MLn] is defined as
a) βn = K1 + K2 + K3 + ....... + Kn
b) βn = K1 × K2 × K3 × ....... × Kn
c) βn = K1 + K2 + K3 + ....... + Kn
n
d) None of these
Answer: (b)
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68. Overall dissociation constant of [Cu(NH3)4]2+ if β4 for this complex is
2.1 × 1013
(a) 2.1 × 10–13
1
(b) × 1013
2.1
1
(c) × 10–13
2.1
(d) data is insufficient

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68. Overall dissociation constant of [Cu(NH3)4]2+ if β4 for this complex is
2.1 × 1013
(a) 2.1 × 10–13
1
(b) × 1013
2.1
1
(c) × 10–13
2.1
(d) data is insufficient
Answer: (c)
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69. Correct statement regarding uses of coordination compounds is
(a) Used in qualitative and quantitative estimation
(b) Used in estimation of hardness of water
(c) Used in extraction and purification of metals like silver, gold and nickel
(d) All of these

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69. Correct statement regarding uses of coordination compounds is
(a) Used in qualitative and quantitative estimation
(b) Used in estimation of hardness of water
(c) Used in extraction and purification of metals like silver, gold and nickel
(d) All of these
Answer: (d)
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70. Correct statement regarding biological importance of coordination
compounds is
(a) Haemoglobin, the red pigment in blood is coordination compound of Fe
(b) Vitamin B12, a cyanocobalamine is coordination compound of cobalt
(c) Carboxypeptidase A and carbonic anhydrase are enzymes with coordinated

metal ions
(d) All of these

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70. Correct statement regarding biological importance of coordination
compounds is
(a) Haemoglobin, the red pigment in blood is coordination compound of Fe
(b) Vitamin B12, a cyanocobalamine is coordination compound of cobalt
(c) Carboxypeptidase A and carbonic anhydrase are enzymes with coordinated

metal ions
(d) All of these
Answer: (d)
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71. Which of the following is/are correct use(s) of coordination compounds
(a) Used as catalysts
(b) Used for electroplating of articles with Ag and Au
(c) Used in black and white photography in fixing of the film
(d) All of these

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71. Which of the following is/are correct use(s) of coordination compounds
(a) Used as catalysts
(b) Used for electroplating of articles with Ag and Au
(c) Used in black and white photography in fixing of the film
(d) All of these
Answer: (d)
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72. Correct statement about application of coordination compounds in
medicinal chemistry is
(a) D-penicillamine and desferrioxime B are used to remove excess copper and
iron
(b) Cis-platin is used in cancer treatment
(c) EDTA is used in treatment of lead poisoning
(d) All of these

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72. Correct statement about application of coordination compounds in
medicinal chemistry is
(a) D-penicillamine and desferrioxime B are used to remove excess copper and
iron
(b) Cis-platin is used in cancer treatment
(c) EDTA is used in treatment of lead poisoning
(d) All of these
Answer: (d)
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73. Which of the following ligands are used in qualitative and quantitative
estimations
(a) Cupron
(b) DMG
(c) α-nitroso-β-naphthol
(d) All of these

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73. Which of the following ligands are used in qualitative and quantitative
estimations
(a) Cupron
(b) DMG
(c) α-nitroso-β-naphthol
(d) All of these
Answer: (d)

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(a) Only certain elements can form coordination compounds

(b) Directional properties of bonds in coordination compounds

(c) Characteristics magnetic and optical properties of coordination compounds

(d) All of the these

(a) Only certain elements can form coordination compounds

(b) Directional properties of bonds in coordination compounds

(c) Characteristics magnetic and optical properties of coordination compounds

(d) All of the these

I. Ligand ﬁeld theory

II. Molecular orbital theory

III. Crystal ﬁeld theory

IV. Valence bond theory

(d) All of these

I. Ligand ﬁeld theory

II. Molecular orbital theory

III. Crystal ﬁeld theory

IV. Valence bond theory

(d) All of these

(c) Central metal uses vacant hybridised orbitals for bonding

(c) Central metal uses vacant hybridised orbitals for bonding

(A) Octahedral (p) sp3

(B) Tetrahedral (q) dsp2

(C) Square planar (r) sp3d2

(D) Trigonal bipyramidal (s) sp3d

(a) A-r,t ; B- p,q ; C-p,q ; D-s

(b) A-r,t ; B-p ; C- q ; D- s

(c) A- r ; B-p ; C-p ; D- t

(d) A-t ; B-p ; C- q ; D- r

(A) Octahedral (p) sp3

(B) Tetrahedral (q) dsp2

(C) Square planar (r) sp3d2

(D) Trigonal bipyramidal (s) sp3d

(a) A-r,t ; B- p,q ; C-p,q ; D-s

(b) A-r,t ; B-p ; C- q ; D- s

(c) A- r ; B-p ; C-p ; D- t

(d) A-t ; B-p ; C- q ; D- r

(A) 4 (p) sp3

(B) 5 (q) d2sp3

(C) 6 (r) dsp2

(a) A-p,r; B-t ; C-q,s

(b) A-p ; B-r, t ; C- q, s

(c) A-s ; B-t ; C-q,s,t

(d) A-r ; B-p ; C-q,s

(A) 4 (p) sp3

(B) 5 (q) d2sp3

(C) 6 (r) dsp2

(a) A-p,r; B-t ; C-q,s

(b) A-p ; B-r, t ; C- q, s

(c) A-s ; B-t ; C-q,s,t

(d) A-r ; B-p ; C-q,s

(a) Represents unhybridized Co3+ ion

(b) Represents sp3d2 hybridised Co3+ ion

(c) Represents d2sp3 hybridised Co3+ ion

(d) Represents [Co(NH3)6]3+ complex

(a) Represents unhybridized Co3+ ion

(b) Represents sp3d2 hybridised Co3+ ion

(c) Represents d2sp3 hybridised Co3+ ion

(d) Represents [Co(NH3)6]3+ complex

(a) Octahedral geometry

(b) Paramagnetic nature

(c) Inner orbital complex

(d) Low spin complex