rdlnatlon Theory, Deflnltlen et

Menclature and Isomerism In Complex CO

e Multiple Choice Questions . , . 'l •

1. The compounds [Co(H2O) 6]Cl3, [Cr(H2O) 5Cl]Cl2. 10. How many ions are produced in the solutions
H2O and [Cr(H2O) 4Cl2]Cl. 2H2O exhibit [2023] from the complex [Ni(NH3) 6) Cii? [2023]
(a) Linkage isomerism (a) 4 (b) 3
(b) Geometrical isomerism (c) 2 (d) 5
(c) Ionisation isomerism 11. Which of the following species is not expected to
(d) Hydrate isomerism be a ligand? (2023]
2. The coordination number of Ag in [Ag(NH3)z]Cl (a) CO (b) NHt
is [2023] (c) NH3 (d) HzO
(a) 3 (b) 1 12. Which of the following will give a white precipitate
(c) 2 (d) 4 upon reacting with AgNO3? [2023)
(a) Ki[Pt(en)zCli) (b) [Co(NH3) 3C13]
3. In which of the following does the central atom
(c) (Cr(H2O) 6]C13 (d) [Fe(HzOhCl 3]
exhibit an oxidation state +4? [2023)
(a) K2[Ni(CN)z] 13. The compound (Co(SO 4 )(NH 3 ) 5 ] Br and
(b) [Cu(NH3)i+
r [Co(Br) (NH3) 5] SO4 represent [2023(C)J
(c) [Pt(NH3) 2Cl2] (d) [Pt(en)zC1 2] 2+
(a) Optical (b) Linkage
4. The type of isomerism is shown by the following (c) Ionisation (d) Coordinationisomerism
pair of complexes compounds?
14. Oxidation state of central metal atom in the given
[Co(NH3) 6] [Cr(CN) 6] and [Cr (NH 3) 6] [Co(CN) 6] complex is: (Co(NH3)/HzO)i)Cl3 [2023(C)]
[2023] (a) +2 (b) +3
(a) Linkage (b) Hydrate (c) +1 (d) +4
(c) Coordination (d) Ionisation 15. The oxidation number of Co in (Co(enhh(SO4) 3
5. The oxidation state of Fe in [Fe(CO) 5] is [2023] ~ ~~•~J
(a) +2 (b) 0 (a) +2 (b) +3
(c) +3 (d) +5 (c) +4 (d) +6
6. The formula of the complex dichlorido bis (ethane 16. Which of the following ligands form a 'Chelate'
1, 2-diamaine) platinum (IV) nitrate is [2023] complex with metal ion? [202l(C)]
(a) [PtClz(en)z (NO 3)z] (a) H 20 (b) CN-
(b) [PtC12(en)i) (NO 3)z (c) c2ot (d) ci-
(c) [PtC1 2(en)z (NO 3)] NO 3 17. The coordination number of Cr in [CrCI2 (ox)i]>-
(d) [Pt(en)z(NO 3)i)Cl2 is [202l(C)]
7. What is the secondary valency of Cobalt in (a) 6 (b) 5
[Co(en)zCli)+? [2023] (c) 4 (d) 3
(a) 6 (b) 4 18. The formula of the coordination compound
(c) 2 (d) 8 tetraammine chlorido nitrito-N-cobalt(III)chloride
8. Which of the following ligands is an ambidentate is [202l(C)J
ligand? (a) [Co(NH3) 4CI(ONO)]CI 2
[2023]
(a) CO (b) NO 2 (b) (Co(NH3) 4CI2(NO2)]Cl
(c) NH3 (d) H 20
(c) [Co(NH3) 4Cl(NO2)]Cl
(d) [Co(NH3)iNO2)]Cl3
9. The formula of complex Iron(III) hexacyanido
ferrate(II) is 19. How many ions are produced from the complex
[2023]
[Co(NH3) 5CI]CI2 in solution? [2828]
(a) Fe2 [Fe(CN)6h (b) Fe4 [Fe(CN) 6h
(a) 4 (b) 2
(c) Fe [Fe(CN) 6] (d) Fe2[Fe(CN) 6]z
(c) 3 (d) 5
 Chapterwise CBSE PYQs (Chemi stry)- 12 bidentate ligand
(c) am dentate ligand
l )B nd [Co (NH1)4
20. The pair of (Co(NH3)4C 2 r2 a
1
20io1 (d) hexa mplex ion which showl
Br 2] C1 2 will show 24, Indicate the co
(a) Linkage isomerism Cl ] (b) [Pt(NH3)3
(b) Hydrate (a) [Cr(H~~4 )3"~ (d) (Co(CN),(NC}Jt
(c) Ionisation . (c) [Co(N_ ~ 3
number of Co in [Co (
(d) Coordinate isomcnsm . . . -O) 25. The coordmatton
· mine tn ( nitnto
21. The formula of complex tnam 120201 is (b) 6
Cobalt llll) is (a) 3 (d) 5
(a) [Co(ONOh(NH3h] (c) 4 . by h
f .somerism 1s shown t e
(b) [ColNO::)iNH3h] 26. What type o i d [C (H 0) O] 0 HzO? l
(r) [Co(ONO::h(NH3h] 2
[Cr(Hz~) 6]~l3 an ~b) Co~rdination .
(d) [ColNO::)(NH3h] d reacts with (a) Iomsat1on .
21. One mole of CrCl3.6H?O com~~~n two moles of (c) Solvate (d) Linka~e .
f A NO solution to y1e d The oxidation state of Ni in [N1 (C04)] IS (
excess o g 3 la of the compoun
AgCl(s). The structural formu [2020] 27. (a) 0 (b) 2
is (c) 3 (d) 4
(a) [Cr(H2O) 5Cl] Clz
The correct IUPAC name of [Pt(NH3)zCli) •
(b) {Cr(H:OhClz).3HzO 28. (2020 (
(c) [Cr(H20)4Clz]Cl.ZHzO
(a) diammine dichlorido platinum (II)
(d) {Cr(H2O\]Cl3
[2020] (b) diammine dichlorido platinum (IV)
23. EDTA is a
(a) monodeotate ligand (c) diammine dichlorido platinum (0)
(b) bidentate ligand (d) dichlorido diammine platinum (IV)

11A Very Short Answer Type Questions

29. (a) Which of the following species 35. Using IUPAC norms, write systematic names fl
OH-, NHt, CH 3NH 2, H 20 cannot act as the following complexes
ligand. Give reason. (i) K 3[Fe(CN) 6)
(b) The complex (Co(NII.J 5N0 2)Cl 2 is red in
(ii) [Co(en), Cl.,i+
colour. Give IUPAC name of its linkage
isomer. (20231 36. Draw the geo~ctrHical isomers of (PtC'l 2 (en)!+
JO. Write JUPAC names of the following: 121111
(1) fC,0(NH 1 )~0NOJ 2 + 37. Give the formulnc of the fr,ll<ming com
(uJ f½ (NiCl4) (20231 (a) Potassmm tetra hydroxido zincate(ll)
JI Al10 wrttc IUPAC nnmcs of the following (a) l kxaamminc- platinum (IV) chloride I
coordmation entities 38. Write the fommla of the folio\\ ing com
(a) fCo<NH )4L1(N0 )1 Cl
2
(bJ fPt(l2 (en)2J2+ 1202\I (a) Pe11t.m111minc c,1rb\m,1to cobalt Oil) CblOD■
J2. (1) Whal IA chelate complex? (,1vc one cx,1111plc. (a) Putassium tl'll ,h. ') nno nic.·kclute( II)
(Ii) Whal I hctcroleptac complexes? Give one ..i'>. Give the formula of the following c.-ompouadl
example 1102 , I (c,) Potassium t1i(oxnl,\to)chromate(III)
JJ. Write JUPAC names of the followana coordmnt ion (h) lctr munnune lllllm chlorido cobalt (Ill)
entities:
(a) [Co(NH3) 3(ffi0)3)CJ 3 .ao (u) How can you show that complcxes[~-··---
(b) IC:J[AJ(<;04)3] 1202,1 and [Co(NH 3) 5SO 4]Cl are
~04
Write IUPAC names of the fo1Jow1n1 complexes: isomers?
fCo(en)2~0(CN]2+ (b) Write formula of the followina
LH~>A 1201.11 IUPAC nonna:
Potuaium triGlalato
41 • Draw geometrical isomers of [CrC12( ox):z13- 48. (i)
[2020 (C)) complex:
42. Define the following and give example. (2019) [Pt(NH3)(ffiO)Cli)
(a) Polydentate ligand (b) Homoleptic complex (ii)
43, Using IUPAC norms write the formulae for the tris( ethane-1,2-diamine
following: chloride.
(i) Hexaamminecobalt(III) sulphate
49. Write down the IUPAC name of tltl'
(ii) Potassium trioxalatochromate(l11). [2019] [Co(en)iCli]+. What type of isomeriam la
44. Write IUPAC name of the complex [Cr(NH3) 4 Cli] +. by this complex?
Draw structures of geometrical isomers for this 50. Using IUPAC norms write the formulae
complex. [2019] following coordination compounds:
45. Using IUPAC norms write the formulae for the (i) Tetracarbonylnickel(0)
following: (ii) Potassium tetracyanidoferrate(II)
(i) Pentaamminenitrito-O-cobalt(III) chloride 51. Write down the IUPAC name of the compte&:
(ii) Potassium tetracyanidonickelate(II) [2019] [Co(NH 3) 5(CO 3)]Cl. What type of isomerism ia.
shown by this complex? [2115}
46. Write the structures of the following:
52. (i) Write down the IUPAC name of the following
(a) Sodium dicyanidoaurate(I)
complex:
(b) Tetraamminechloridonitrito-N-platinum(IV)
[Co(NH 3) 5Cl]2+
sulphate [2017]
(ii) Write the formula for the following complex:
47. When a co-ordination compound CrCl 3 .6H 2 O Potassium tetra~hloridonickelate (II) (2015)
is mixed with AgNO 3 , 2 moles of AgCI are
53. (i) Write down the IUPAC name of the following
precipitated per mole of the compound. Write
complex:
(i) Structural formula of the complex.
[Cr( en) 3] Cl 3
(ii) IUPAC name of the complex. f2016]
(ii) Write the formula for the following complex:
Potassium tri oxalato chromate(III) (201S)

SA Short Answer Type Question

54. Define the following:

(a) Ambidentate ligand (b) Spectrochemical series (c) Heteroleptic complexes [2019 (C))

Bonding in Coordination Compounds

-q Multlple Choice Questions

l. The magnetic moment of [NiCI 4]2- [Atomic no. 3. The crystal field splitting energy ~ -.iie~
of Ni= 28] [20231 (~0) and tetrahedral (a,) com. is related
(a) 1.82 BM (b) 2.82 BM
(c) 4.42 BM (d) 5.46 BM 2
2 (a) ll, = 9 Ila
• On the basis of crystal field theory, electronic
configuration of d 4 complex when ~o > P is
s
(b) flt=
9 Ao
(2020)
A,• 4
r
® Chapterwise CBSE PYQ 5 (
Chemistry)- 12

'ftmA Questions h JUPAC name and hyb

rt An9Yl8f •;rr-
9. (a) Wrihte tco~plex [Fe(CN)6]3-. (Give
• oft e )
.
O) ]3+ coloured?
(a) Why is [T1(H2
nuJ11ber of Fe == 26
4. 6 . mple:x:: . the difference between an
f the given co
(a) Write IUPAC name o [2023 (C)] (b) 'Y11atd1s nd a chelating ligand?
K3[Cr(Cz04)3] . disation of the hgan a . .
. h hybridisation, shape, magnetic be
Write IUPAC name and hybir
5. 10. Wnte t e
and JUPAC naJ11e o
f [F (CN) 14- [
e 6 •
following complexes: .. [N' Cl ]2-
NH ) ]3+ (zz) 1 4
(i) [Co( 3 6 Co == Z8, Ni == 27] Fe == 26] . . ?
[Given: Atomic number of [2022(C)] . rystal field sphttmg energy. How
11· Wh at1sc .
. d of b,,. decide the actua1 confi
. . d a netic behaviour magmtu e o . . . ?
Write the hydrid1sat10n an m g -
of d or bitals in .coordmatlon entity. [
6 2_ . .
' of the following complexes: (a) Why is [Ni~l 4). 1s par~magnetlc wb
12· [Ni(CN) 4)2- 1s diamagn~tlc? .
(i) [CoFl- N' - 28]
..) [Ni(CN) f- [At. No. of Co == 27, I - (b) Write electronic co_nf1gurahon of d5
(ll 4 [2021(C)]
according to crystal field theory.
(i) Write IUPAC name of [Mn(Hz0)6]S04·. Where (i) b,,.o < P (ii) b,,.o > P l
7. (ii) Why is [Fe(CN)6]4- ~iamagnetic while (a) Draw the structures of geometrical·
[FeFl- is paramagnetic? 13
' of [Fe(NH3h (CN)4r· .
[At No of Fe == 26] [2021 (C)] (b) Predict the number of unparred electro
8.
Write the IUPAC names and hybridisation of the [Pt(CN) 4)2- (At. No. of Pt = 78) [201
following complexes: 2
(i) [Ni(CN\] 2- (ii) [Fe(H 20)6] +
[At No Ni = 28, Fe == 26 [2020]

SA Short Answer Type Questions

14. (a) Draw the geometrical isomers of [Co(en )zClz12+. (b) Explain [Fe( CN) 6] 3- is an inner orbital co
Which geometrical isomer of [Co(en) 2Cl2]2+ where as [FeF 6] 3- is outer orbital co
is not optically active and why?
[Fe = 26)
(b) Write the hybridisation and magnetic behaviour
of [CoF6]3-. 18. (a) On the basis of CFT, write the elec
[Given: Atomic number of Co = 27] [2023] configuration of d 4 with strong field ·
15. Answer any three of the following? when ~o > p
(a) Explain the type of hybridisation in [Fe( CN) ]3- (b) A solution of [Ni(H2 0) 6]2+ is green
on the basis of V.B. theory. [At. No. Fe{i6)] solution of [Ni(C0) 4] is colourless.
(b) ~rawthegeometricalisomersof[PtCl (en) 12+ [Ni = 28]
!OD. '2 2
19. (a) What is 'Chelate complex'? Give an
{c) [~iCli-is_ paramagnetic while [Ni(CN) 12-is
diamagnetic. 4
(b) Write the hybridisation and magnetic
(d) ~ame the type of isomerism when ambidentate
of [FeF6]3- [Fe(26)]
hgands are attached to central metal ion. Give (c) What type of isomerism is sh
one example of ambidentate ligand coo rd ination compound [Cr(H20)5
16. (a) On the basis of crystal field theory· .1t h3 1
202
. f' wn et e
eIectr~mc con 1guration of ds ion with a str 20. Using valen b .
field hgand for which a > P. ong a ..ce ond theory, predict:
( ) Hybrictisation of central metal at
(b) [N~(C0)4lhas tetrahearal ~eometry while
complex [Co(NH ) )3+
[~i(CN)4] . has square planar but both exhib. (b) Its sh 3 6 ·
d1amagnet1sm. Explain. [At. No. Ni(28)] It (c) Wh ape. a~d magnetic behaviour
[A e th~r 1t 1s a high spin or a low
17. (a) On the basic of CFT write the 1 l202~1 21. (i) Wto~uc number: Co= 27]
5 001
configuration of d ion with a w:a~c:! c nte the IUPAC name
for which L\ < P. igand
0 complex: IS[PdCl4]
 (ii) Using crystal field theory, write the electronic
configuration of d 5 ion, if -¾ > P.
(iii) What are Homoleptic complexes? [2022)
(i) Why chelate complexes are more stable
22.
than complexes with unidentate ligands?
(ii) What is "spectrochemical series"? What is
the difference between a weak field ligand
and a strong field ligand? [2022]
23 • (i) Write the electronic configuration of d 5 on
the basis of crystal field splitting theory if
~o < P.
(ii) (Fe(CN) 6] 3-is weakly paramagnetic whereas
(Fe(CN) 6] 4 - is diamagnetic. Give reason to
support this statement.
[Atomic no. : Fe = 26]
(iii) Write the number of ions produced from
the complex [Co(NH3 ) 6]Cl 2 in solution.
[2022]
24. (i) Calculate the spin only magnetic moment
of the complex [CoF6 ] 3-.
[Atomic no. of Co = 27]
(ii) Write the IUPAC name of the given cqmplex:
[CrC12 (H 2 0) 4 ] Cl
(iii) Which out of the two complexes is more
stable and why?
[Fe(H20) 6]3+, [Fe(C20 4h] 3- [2022]
25. (a) Give IUPAC name and electronic configuration
of central atom in te rms of t~ a nd e8 o f
KiMn(CN) 6].
LA Long Answer Type Question
31. For the complex [Fe( en)zC1 2]Cl, identify the
following:
(i) Hybrid orbitals and shape of the complex.
(ii) Magnetic behaviour of the complex.
Bonding in Metal Carbonyls, Stability of Complexes, Importance
and Applications of Coordination Compounds
• Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following is most stable complex species?
(a) [Fe(C2O4) 3]3- (b) [Fe(CN)6]3- (c) [Fe(CO) 6]
(b) What is •e
example.
26. (i) What type of
complex [Co(en)3]
(ii) Write the hybridi.lhltiiM
character of [Co(CiO
(At. No. of Co = 27)
(iii) Write IUPAC name of the foll
[Cr(NH 3hC1 3.]
27. For !~e c_omplex ion [Fe(enhClJ+ write-
hybnd1zat1on type and magnetic behaviour.
one of the geometrical isomer of the complex
which is optically active.
[Atomic No. : Fe = 26] [2017(C)
28. (a) For the complex [Fe(H 20) 6] 3 +, write the
hybridization, magnetic character and spin
of the complex. (At. number: Fe = 26 )
(b) Draw one of the geometrical isomers of the
complex [Pt(en)zC1 2] 2 + which is optically
inactive. 1 [2016}
29. (a) Predict the number of unpaired electrons in
hexaaquamanganese(II) ion. [Atomic number
of Mn= 25]
(b) Write the chemical formula and shape of
hexaamminecobalt(III) sulphate.
(c) A CuSO 4 solution is mixed with (NH4h S0 4
solution in the ratio of 1 : 4 does not give test
for Cu2 + ion, Why? {2015]
30. Write the hybridisation and magnetic character
of the following complexes.
(i) [NiCI 4]2- (ii) [Co(NH3) 6] 3 + (iii) [FeFJ'>-
[At No Ni= 28, Co = 27, Fe= 26]
{2015]
(iii) Number of its geometrical isomers.
(iv) Whether there may be optical isomer also.
(v) Name of the complex and oxidation number
of iron. {2017(C))
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _....:Coordination Compounds
7, Assertion (A): Linkage isomerism arises in
coordination compounds because of ambidentate
ligand.
Reason (R): Ambidentate ligand like-NO 2 has two
different donor atoms i.e. N and 0. [2020)
2
8• Assertion (A): [Pt( en) 2Cli) + complex is less stable
2+
than [Pt(NH3) 4Cl2] complex.
2
Reason (R): [Pt( en)iC12] + complex shows chelate
effect. [2020)
CBQ Case-Based Questions
1. Read the following passage and answer the questions
that follow:
Coordination compounds are widely present in the
minerals, plant and animal worlds and are known
to play many important functions in the area of
analytical chemistry, metallurgy, biological systems
and medicine. Alfred Werner's theory postulated the
use of two type of linkages (primary and secondary),
by a metal atom/ion in a coordination compound. He
predicted the geometrical shapes of large number of
coordination entities using property of isomerism.
The Valence Bond Theory (VBT) explains the
formation, magnetic behaviour and geometrical
shapes of coordination compounds. It, however fails
to describe the optical properties of these compounds.
The crystal field theory (CFT) explains the effect of
different crystal fields (provided by ligands taken as
point charges) on the degeneracy of d-orbital energies
of the central metal atom/ion. [2023]
(i) When a coordination compound NiC1 2.6H2O is
mixed with AgNO 3 solution, 2 moles of AgCl
are precipitated per mole of the compound.
Write the structural formula of the complex
and secondary valency for Nickel ion.
(ii) Write the IUPAC name of the ionisation isomer
of [Co(NH3)s(SO4)]Cl.
(iii) Using valence bond theory, predict the gemoetry
and magnetic behaviour of (1) [Ni(CO) 4]
(2) [Fe(CN)i- [Ni = 28, Fe = 26]
9. Assertion (A): The complex [Cr(ffiO)3Q~ does
give precipitate with AgNO 3 solution.
Reason (R): The complex [Cr(H2OhC1 3] is non-
ionisable. (2020)
10. Assertion (A): Chlorophyll is a coordination compound
which is present in green leaves.
Reason (R): Chlorophyll contains Fe which responsible
for the green colour of chlorophyll. [2020(C)]
Or
(iii) Give reasons:
(I) Low spin tetrahedral complexes are not
formed.
(II) [Co(NH3) 6] 3 + is an inner orbital complex
where as [Ni(NH3)i+ is an outer orbital
complex.
[Atomic number of Co = 27, Ni = 28]
2. Read the following passage and answer the questions
that follow:
In coordination compounds, metals show two types
of linkages, primary and secondary. Primary valencies
are ionisable and are satisfied by negatively charged
ions. Secondary valencies are non-ionisable and are
satisfied by neutral or negative ions having lone pair
of electrons. Primary valencies are non-directional
while secondary valencies decide the shape of the
complexes. [2023]
(i) If PtC1 2
.2NH3
does not react with AgNO 3, what
will be its formula?
(ii) What is secondary valency of [Co(enh] 3 +?
(iii) (I) Write the formula oflron(III) hexacyanido
ferrate(II).
(II) Write the IUPAC name of [Co(NH3) 5Cl]Cl2
Or
(iii) Write the hybridisation and magnetic behaviour
of [Ni(CN)l- [Atomic number of Ni = 28]
® Chapterwlse CBSE PYQs (

h bridisation, and ma
Write the y
• • compounds with
Write the role of coordinati 6. of [Fe(C[OC)s~ ]3- and [Co(enh]3+,
2. an example of each of follow g out of O 6
7
(i) Biological system [2023] · complex is
(ii) Extraction of metal . . of the (i) paramagnetic
3. Write IUPAC name and hY, rid1sat1on ( .. ) more stable
following complexes: u . bital complex and
(iii) mner o~ lex
(i) [Ni(C0)4] . ) high spm comp
(
iv .c number of Co = 27)
(ii) [CoFl-
[Atomic number o
f ·r· _28 Co = 27]
I - ' [2022(C)]
(Atomi
0ut of [Cof 6]3- and [Co(Cz04h] 'w
3-
8.
d' r in metal carbonyls. complex is
4. Discuss the nature of bon mg [2020 (i) diamagnetic
. . d etic character (ii) more stable
5. Write the hybrid1sat1on an magn ... ) outer orbital complex
(lll 1
of following comgiexes (iv) low spin comp ex.?
(i) [Fe(CN)6]
(ii) [CoFl-
[2020)
(iii) [Ni(C0)4]

SA Short Answer Type Q restions

9. (a) Write IUPAC name of the following complex:

IO. (a) Using valence bond theory, predict
hybridisation and magneticcharacterofco
[Co(NH3)/H20)Cl]C1 2 3- .
(b) Outof[Fe(NH3)l+ and [Fe(C204h] 'which [Ni(C0) 4] [At. No of Ni = 28]
complex is more stable ao d why? (b) Write IUPAC name of [Pt(NH 3)2Cl(NO
(c) Write formula of following complex: (c) Why [Co(enh] 3 + is more stable
2-1 ·
Dichloride bis(ethane 1, e) cobalt(III) [Co(NH 3) 6] 3 +? C
[2022]

AR Assertion and Reasol Questions

In the following questions a statement of assertion followed Reason (R): The complex dissolves into Ct and
by statement of a reason is given. Choos • the correct answer
out of the following choices.
3. Assertion (A): EDTA is hexadentate ligand.
(a) Both A and Rare true and R is the orrect explanation
Reason (R): EDTA has two nitrogen and four
of A.
donor atoms.
(b) Both A and R are true but R s not the correct
explanation of A. 4. Assertion (A): Low spin tetrahedral compl
rarely observed.
(c) A is true but R is false.
Reason (R): Crystal field splitting energy (
(ti) A is false but R is true.
less than pairing energy for tetrahedral CO
I. Assertion (A): Trans[CrCli(o
isomerism.
5. Assertion (A): EDTA is used to determine
Reason (R): Optical isomeri is common in of water.
octahedral complexes involving didentate ligands.
Reason (R): EDTA is bidentate ligand.
(2023] 6. Assertion (A): The geometrical isomers of
2. Assertion (A): [Co(NH3)5S04 Cl gives a white
[M(NH3) 4Cl2] are optically inactive.
precipitate with AgN03(aq).
Reason (R): Both the geometrical iso
possess axis of symmetry.
 Werner's Coordination Theory, Definition of Important Terms, Nomenclature
Isomerism in Complex Compounds
(ii) Those complexes which have more than one
1. (d) ·: they differ in number of H 20 as ligand of ligands e.g. [Co(NH3)sCl]Cl 2
2. (c) ·: there are two ligands 33. (a) Triammine triaqua cobalt (III) chloride
3. (d) [Pt(en)iC12]2+, x + 0 - 2 = +2, x = +4 (b) Potassium trioxalato aluminate(III)
4. (c) ·: Both cation and anions are complex ions. 34, (a) Aqua cyanido bis (Ethane 1, 2-diamine) cobalt
(b) Hexaammine nickel (II) chloride.
5. (b) 0, x +0 =0 ⇒x =0
35. (i) Potassium hexacyanido ferrate (III)
6. (b) [PtCli(en)z] (N0 3)z is correct formula.
(ii) Dichloirdo bis( ethanel,2-diamine) cobalt(III)
7. (a) 6 ·: en is didentate ligand.
8. (b) N0 2 can link through 'N' as well as 0. 36.
9. (b) Fe4 [Fe(CN) 6h is correct formula. ~---+c_1_ __,~2+
10. (b) 3 ·: [Ni(NH3) 6] Cli(aq) ~ [Ni(NH 3)i+ +2c1-
ll. (b) NHt ·: it does not have lone pair of electrons.
12. (c) [Cr(Hz0) 6] Cl 3 + 3AgN0iaq) ~ 3AgCI.,J, +
[Cr(Hz0) 6](N0 3) 3
13. (c) ·: they differ in counter ions which act as ligand.
14. (b) x + 0 + 0 - 3 = 0 ⇒ x = + 3 en
15. (b) + 3; 2x + 0 -6 = 0 ⇒ x = + 3 cis-isomer
16. (c) cpJ- is didentate ligand forms chelate.
17. (a) 6 ·: ox2- is didentate ligand.
18. (c) [Co(NH3) 4Cl(N02)]Cl is correct formula.
19. (c) [Co(~)s Cl]CI 2 (aq) ~ [Co(NH3) 5 Cl]2+(aq)
+ 2Ci-(aq)
20. (c) Ionisation ·: counter ions can act as ligand.
21. (a) [Co(ONOh(NH3) 3] is correct formula .
22. (a) [Cr(8i0) 5Cl] C½ + 2AgNOiaq) ~ Cl
[Cr(8i0)5 Cl] (N0 3h(aq) + 2AgCl(s) trans-isomer
23. (d) hexadentate ligand •: it has 6 donor atoms. 37. (a) Ki [Zn(OH 4]
24• (a) [Cr(H20)4Cli), cis-trans isomerism. (b) [Pt(NH3) 6]CI 4
25. (b) 6 ·: en is didentate ligand. 38. (a) [Co(NH3)sC0 3]Cl
26. (c) Solvate ·: they differ in H 2O as 11gan
. ds. (b) l<i[Ni(CN) 4]
27. (a) X + 0 = ⇒ X = 0 39. (a) K 3 [Al(C20 4 h]
28. (a) diammine dichlorido platinum (II) (b) [Co (NH3)4H 20(Cl)]Cl
2
29. (a) NHt cannot act as a ligand
lone pair.
. . 1.t d
· oes not have
40. (a) Add BaCI2 (aq), [Co(NH3)sCl]S04 will give
PP~· Add AgNOiaq), [Co(NH ) SOJ Cl, will
(b) [ ~ ) ONO]rl h white ppt. 35
nitrito~Iablt ~-z as~ACname pentaammine-
· • .
It shows both are 1omsat1on .
isomers.
(i) Pentaamm. .(I_II) chloride of linkage isomer.
me nttrito-o-coblat (III) (b) K3[Cr(C204h]
(ii') Potassium tet hi • 41. CI
,..\ Tet . ra c ondo nickelate (II)
r , chloride
raammme chlorid · •
o n1tnto-N-Cobalt (III) ~-+---.a73-
is(ethane 1,2-diamine) platinum (IV)
lexes
),13:hich have polydentate ligands·
ox
cis-isomer
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1
Coordination Com

4z. (a) Polydentate ligand: _The ligand which can form two 47. (i) [Cr(ffi0) 5aJa2 .H20
or more a bond with central metal atom or 10n •
coo- ' (ii) Penta aqua chlorido chromium(III)chlo
e.g., I monohydrate(hydrate).
coo- 48. (i) Amm ine aqua dichlorido platinum [II]
(b) ~omoleptic complex: In these complexes a metal
(ii) [Cr(enh]C!3.
1s bound to only one type of donor grou
[Co(NH3)l+. ps, e.g., 49. Dichlorido bis-(ethane-1, 2-diam.ine) cobalt (III) ion.
43, (i) [Co(NH3) 6h(SO 4) 3 It will show geometrical as well as optical isomerism.
(ii) K3[Cr(Cz04h]
so. (i) [Ni(CO) 4]
(ii) Ki[Fe(CN) 4]
44, Tetraamm.inedichloridochromium(lll).
51. Pentaamminecarbonato cobalt (III) chloride.
It exhibits geometrical isomerism. It shows ionisation isomerism.
NH3 52. (i) Pentaammine chlorido cobalt (III) ion.
(ii) Ki [NiC14]
53. (i) Tris (ethane 1, 2-diamine) chromium (ill) chloride.
Cr (ii) ~[Cr(Cz0 4h]
54. (a) Ambidentate ligand: Ligands which can ligate (link)
through two different atoms present in it are called
ambidentate ligands, e.g. NO2, SCW, CNo- and
NH3 CN-. No 2- can link through 'N' as well as oxygen
cis-isomer while SCN- can link through 'S' as well as 'N'
Cl + atoms.
H 3N~----+---~NH~ #0
M ~NI' M~o-N=O
Nitrito-N "'o Nitrito-O
Cr
M~SCN M~NCS
Thiocyanato Isothiocyanato

Cl (b) The series in which ligands are arranged in

the increasing order of their strength is called
trans-isomer
spectrochemical series.
45. (i) [Co(NH3) 5ONO]Cl 2 1- < Br- < SCN- < c1- < s 2- < p- <
(ii) !½[Ni(CN\] oH- < Czo/- < HzO < Ncs- < EDTA4-
46. (a) Na[Au(CN)zl < NH 3 < en < CN- < CO
(b) [Pt(NH3) 4ClNO 2]SO4 (c) The complex which contains more than one type
of ligands e.g. [Co(NH3) 5Noz]2+.

Bonding in Coordination Compounds

7. (i) Hexaaqua manganese (II) sulphate

1. (b) 2.82 BM µ 8 = ✓n(n + 2) = /2 x 4 = 2.82 BM (ii) [Fe(CN)l- is low spin complex, does not have
2. (d) t~e1 unpaired electrons, therefore, diamagnetic
3. (c) a,= i a [FeFl- is high spin complex, bas 5 unpaired
9 O electrons, therefore, paramagnetic.
4• (a) It is because Ti3+ has one unpaired electron,
undergoes d-d transition by absorbing light from 8. (i) Tetracyanido nickelate(II), dsp2 hybridisation
2
visible region and radiate complementary colour. (ii) Hexaaqua iron(II), sp3d hybridisation
9. (a) Hexacyanido ferrate (III) or Hexacyano ferrate
(b) Potassium trioxalato chromate (III) (IU)
5• (i) Hexaammine cobalt(III), d2sp3 hybridisation
CN- is a strong field ligand, therefore, it -
,. (ii) Tetra chlorido, nickelate(IJ), sp 3 hybridisation
( i') sp3d2, paramagnetic
pairing of electrons, forms low spin.

(ii) dsp2, diamagnetic

 Chapterwise CBSE PYQs (Chemistry)-12 a

■•
[Fe(CN) 6]3-: 4s 4p
3d ·------------------------------ ,

lttlttl t lt+lt~ [ill tt tt tt \ IL--i---Cl

' d2sp 3 hybridi;;ti~~-----· Cl
cis- trans-
[Fe(CN) ] 3- has d 2sp 3 hybridisation, we~kly 3
6 (c) [NiCl ]2-- is sp hybridised, have two u
paramagnetic due to presence of one unpaired 2
electr~ns, [Ni(CNi'- is dsp hybridised, no
electron, therefore, low spin complex.
(b) Chelating ligands form cyclic complex where as
electrons.
(d) Linkage isomerism, N0 2, CN- are am ·
ambidentate ligands form non-cyclic ligands.
ligands.
10. d2sp3, octahedral, diamagnetic, Hexacyanidoferrate(II) 5 0
2 16. (a) L\o > P t2lg 3 . .
11. The difference in energy between t g and eg orbitals (b) [Ni(C0) ] is sp hybnd1sed, therefore, tetr
is called crystal field splitting energy. If L\0 < P, then 4 2
[Ni(CN)i- has dsp hybridisation square
first i2g and eg orbitals are singly filled then pairing of Both are diamagnetic due to absence of u
electrons take place.
electrons.
If L\ < P then 2: are orbitals are filled first singles 3 2
0 ' g
17. (a) L\o < P, t 2g eg
then pairing of electrons takes place.
3
12. (a) [NiCli- has unpaired electrons, therefore, it is (b) [Fe(CN) ] 3- is d 2sp hybridised, ther
paramagnetic, where as [Ni(CN)i- does not have
6
inner orbital complex where as (FeF i ..is
unpaired electron, therefore, it is diamagnetic. hybridised, outer orbital complex, CN- is
field and F is weak field ligand.
(b) (i) L\0 < P - t\li' (ii) L\ 0 > P- t~l~'
lJ. (a) NH 7- NH 3 7- 18. (a) L\ 0 > P e1 tit
(b) [Ni(H 0 )l+ has two unpaired electrons,
,,J /
3

NC NH3 NC'-......_ I/ CN
2
d-d transitions by absorbing light from visible
NC?ie'-.... CN NC?ie'-.... CN
and radiate green colour.
CN NH 3 [Ni (C0 ) 4] d o es not have unpaired ele
cis trans th e refore, it is colourless, can't undergo
(b) There are no unpaired electrons, since, it is dsp2 transitions.
hybridised and all electrons are paired. 19. (a) Those complexes which have polydentate ·
14. (a) are called 'Chelate' complexes e.g. [Co(enJ'+
Cl
chelate complex.
(b) [FeF i-
has sp 3d2 hybridisation. paramagnetil
nature .
(c) Ionisation isomerism ·: counter ion can act•
20. (a) d 2sp 3 hybridisation
(b) Octahedral, diamagnetic
Cl
(c) Low spin complex ·: NH3 is strong field
cis-isomer trans-isomer
21. (i) Potassium tetra chlorido palladate(II)
Trans-isomer is not optically active b . .
achiral. ' ecausc, 1l 1s (ii)ti e~
(b) (CoFt- : Co(27) (Ar]: 4s2 3d7, CoH !Ar] 4 .o ') /6 (iii) Those compkxcs which have only ODI
(CoFJ3- : ,\ .i< ,)h)H.
ligands. e .g. !Co(NH _

IHI tIf It 1•
- - - ■ I.
1;
IIt
1. ·: : ·: : ••-;--ri~,':
[IT]:
t I ••••••
I •'
"1:
-~T-~::-~...+·---..
1
1I I, I, •
--
I,
22 · (i) It is due to chelate dkct, leads to
cydic complex whkh is more stable.
3d I 4s -..'.......:': ..._...I._L..J
L....... 4p 4d: (ii) ·_rhc series in which ligands are
•••••••••••• I
sp3d2 ------- · 1_ncrcus~ng order of strength. Woak
lorm lugh spin complexes, stroll&
w...bybridiaation
..,..... __ and paramagnchc. m
.
nature form low spm· complexes.
':'¥"'-IJUII. [Pe(CN)J3- · 23 • (i) Au < P, for d 5 d e2
··•••······
BG ~i:-~i:-~-i
····1.;1·····J
(U) 3 '4 g
[Fe(CN)t1l .... has one unp•i
iii) [~e( CN)6]~ does not have
( 3 ions [Co(NH3)JC1i(~
 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _,coordination Compoa.nda

sp3d2
µB = /n(n+2) BM= ✓4x6 = 124 == 4.90BM
(ii) Tetraaqua dichlorido chromium(III) chloride
(iii) (Fe(C2 04)3]3- is more stable due to chelate effect as c oJ- is didcntatc ligand, forms cyclic complex
2
25 • (a) Potassium hexacy~~ido manganate(II) t{ e; ·: CN- is strong field ligand.
(b) The increased stability of complex due to presence of polydcntatc ligand c.g [Co(cnh)3+ is more stable due to chelate
effect.
26 . (i) Optical isomerism ·: it is chiral due to presence of three didcntate ligand.
(ii) [Co(Cz04h]3-
Co(27) [Ar] 4s 23d7
Co3 +(27) [Ar] 4s 0 3d6

~---------------------- ------~
d2sp3
2
It has d sp 3 hybridisation, octahedral shape, diamagnetic due to absence of unpaired electrons.
(iii) Triamminetrichlorido chromium (III)

27. [Fe(en)iCl2 t
Fe(26): [Ar] 4s 2 3d 6
2
Fe +: [Ar] 4sO 3d 5
'en' will cause pairing of electrons.

/1ll1l IT
It
I· ·I· ·I □ ,.. ,.. ,..
~------------------------------------------·
has d 2sp 3 hybridisation, paramagnetic.
,! en
cis-dichlorido bis ( ethane 1, 2-diamine) iron (III) is
geometrical isomer which is optically active.
28. (a) [Fe(Hz0) 6 ]3+; Fe(26): [Ar]4s 23d6 (b)
Fe3 + : [Ar]4s0 3d5
H 20 is a weak field ligand, does not cause pairing of electrons.

3 4s 4p 4d
s ·------------------------------.----....,--➔·-...,.......-,---,
Ir--t--r-1t--.-1-t-r---1t-.-1---,tI i [HJ It t It t It t I L.t.!,._t:.I . .Lt.!..I. ,__._!t__,_____.___. Cl
' sp 3d 2 trans-isomer (optically inactive)
hybridisati~~-----·
It has sp 3 2
d hybridisation, octahedral shape and paramagnetic
due to presence of unpaired electrons. It is high spin complex.

29. (a) It has 5 unpaired electrons, ·: HzO is weak field (iv) Yes, there will be optical isomer also due to
ligand. presence of polydentate ligand.
(b) [Co(NH3) 6]z (S0 4)3, octahedral.
{c) [Cu(NH3) 4] S04 is formed which does not have free
Cu 2+ ions. It is central metal ion, not ionisable.
30. (i) sp 3, paramagnetic
(ii) d 2sp 3, diamagnetic
(iii) sp3d2, paramagnetic
lL (1) d 2sp 3, octahedral
optically active
(iz) paramagnetic
(v) Dichlorido bis-(ethane l, 2-diamine) Iron (Ill),
(iii) 1\vo geometrical isomers
Oxidation number of Fe +3(111).
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blllty of com P
lexes, Importance and
12

Bonding In Metal Carbonyls, sta . t·on compounds

of coord.na 1
h. h is more stable.
lie complex w ic
I. (a) ·: C 0l- is bidentate ligand, forms eye rrier in out body.
nd
2
2. (i) Haemoglobin a complex of Fe acts as oxygen c~ld into [Au(CN)zr complex a reducing by
(ii) Gold is extra~ted by converting its ore/impure g
. 3 ·d· d
3. (z) Tetra carbonyl nickel (0), sp hybn2 ise ·.d. d
(ii) Hexa fluoride cobaltate (III), sp3d hybn ~se · d by donation of lone pair of electron to the
nd is forme
4· It involves both cr bond as well as 1t-bond. cr bo
transition metals. . f transition metal to antibonding molecular
n-bond is formed by back donation of patr of electrons rom
It makes bond between metal and CO very strong.
5. (i) d 2sp 3 , diamagnetic
(ii) sp 3d 2 , paramagnetic
(iii) sp 3, diamagnetic OC~:-----1---
6. [Fe(C0) 5]

[H[H[HIHiHI [Ii it.it * -~Ii

L---------- -- --- --- - --- ---- J
dsp 3
It has dsp 3 hybridisation, trigonal bipyramidal shape, diamagnetic.
7. (i) [CoFl- is paramagnetic.
r--•--------------- ---•- -- ------•
3
[CoF6] - : lttl t It It It I [IT] !
I
. ·]-:-+[
·1 [,.........,.
·1 ;. ·1 [. ·1 ;. r-:--: . --,---,---.
I

sp 3d 2 hybridisation
(ii) [Co(en) 3]3+ is more stable.
(iii) [Co(enh] 3 + is inner orbital complex.
3d ; ______________ :l§ _________ jp_______ _

t{ t I t I ·: i ·1 i
'--'-c...i....:...-'-'..J....!....'..'....J,L::-.!.i...l·_;_I..!..J~.
i
[ill:
'., ',.
.: ; .: ; -~ ; '
:I I~. :I I~. i I~.
I

~--------2-------------------------~
3
d sp hybridisation

8.

(ii) [Co(C20 4 )l-is more stable.

(iii) [CoFl- is outer orbital complex.
(iv) [Co(C20 4 )i-is low spin complex.
9. (a) Tetraammine aqua chlorido cobalt(III) chl 0nd .
3
(b) [Fe( C 20 4h] - is more stable due to chel t e
(c) [CoClz(en)zt a c effect as C20J- is b'd
1 .
JO. (a) sp3, diamagnetic. entate ligand.
(b) Diammine chloridonitrito-N-platinum(II)
(c) It is due to chelate effect ·: en is bide t .
n ate hganct.

Assertion and R
eason
t. (d) A is false but R is true.
z. (c) A is true but R is false.
3. (a) Both A and R
e are
1
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Coordination Compounds 9
4. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct 8. (d) A is false but R is true.
explanation of A 9. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
s. (c) A is true but R is false. explanation of A
6. (c) A is true but R is false. 10. (c) A is true but R is false. Chlorophyll contains
7. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct magnesium.
explanation of A

Case-Based

1. (i) [Ni(H2 O) 6]Cl2 + 2AgNOiaq)-----; (II) [Co(NH3) 6]3+ is d2sp 3 hybridised, therefore, inner
[Ni(Hz0) 6] (NO 3)z + 2AgCl(s) orbital complex.
(white pp) [Ni(NH3) 6] 2 + is sp 3d 2 hybridised, therefore, outer
Secondary valency = 6 orbital complex.
(ii) [Co(NH3) 5 Cl]SO4, Pentaammine chlorido cobalt(III) 2. (i) [Pt(NH3)zClz]
sulphate (ii) 6
(iii) (I) [Ni(CO)J issp3 hybridised, tetrahedral geometry (iii) I. Fe 4[Fe(CN) 6h
(I) [Fe(CN) 6 ] 3- is d 2sp 3 hybridised, octahedral II. Pentaammine chlorido cobalt(III) chloride
geometry Or
Or (iii) dsp 2, square planar, diamagnetic.
(iii) (I) ·: t:;.1 = ½
t:;. 0 , therefore, low spin tetrahedral [Ni(CN) 4] 2-
r--------------------~
are not formed.

dsp 2hybridisation

-
J r