Coordination Compunds

Chapter 19
Coordination Compounds
Solutions
SECTION - A
Objective Type Questions (One option is correct)
1. The correct structure of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is [IIT-JEE-2010]
HOOC CH2 CH2 COOH

(1) N CH CH N
HOOC CH2 CH2 COOH
HOOC COOH
(2) N CH2 CH2 N
HOOC COOH
HOOC CH2 CH2 COOH

(3) N CH2 CH2 N
HOOC CH2 CH2 COOH
COOH
CH2
HOOC CH2 H
(4) N CH CH N
H CH2 COOH
CH2
HOOC
Sol. Answer (3)
HOOC CH2 CH2 COOH

N CH2 CH2 N
HOOC CH2 CH2 COOH
2. Of the following, which ligand does not posses the name suggested by IUPAC when it acts as a ligand in
complex?
(1) H2O, aqua (2) NH3, ammonia (3) CO, carbonyl (4) F–, fluoro
Sol. Answer (2)
Fact.
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46 Coordination Compounds Solutions of Assignment
3. Write the structural formula for aqua-bromo-bis (ethylenediamine) chromium (III) chloride
(1) [CrBr(H2O) (en)]Cl (2) [CrBr2(H2O) (en)]Cl2
(3) [CrBr(H2O) (en)2]Cl2 (4) [CrBr(H2O) (en)2]Cl3
Sol. Answer (3)
[CrBr(H2O)(NH2  CH2  CH2  NH2 )2 ]Cl2
4. The complex cis [CoCl(NH3)(NH2CH2CH2NH2)2]2+ has an octahedral geometry. Name of this complex ion
according to IUPAC would be
(1) cis - chloroamminethylenediamine cobalt (II) ion
(2) cis - amminechloroethylenediamine cobalt (III) ion
(3) cis - amminechlorobis (ethylenediamine) cobalt (II) ion
(4) cis - amminechlorobis (ethylenediamine) cobalt (III) ion
Sol. Answer (4)
cis-amminechlorobis (ethylenediamine) cobalt (III) ion.
5. Which complex ion has cis and trans isomer?

(1) [PdCl3NH3]– (2) [Pd(CN)5NH3]– (3) [PtCl2(CN)2]2– (4) [Pt(C2O4)2]2–
Sol. Answer (3)
For cis and trans isomer, complex should have [MA2B2] or [MA2BC] or [MA4B2] or [MA2B4] formula.
6. What is the name of the complex [Ni(H2O)4(NH2CH2CH2NH2)]SO4.5H2O as per IUPAC rules?

(1) Aquaethylenediamine nickel (II) sulphate-1-water
(2) Tetraaquaethylenediamine nickel (II) sulphate-5-water
(3) Tetraaqua bis (ethylene diamine) nickel (II) sulphate-5-water
(4) Tetraaqua bis (ethylene diamine) nickel (III) sulphate-5-water
Sol. Answer (2)
Tetraaquaethylenediamine nickel (II) sulphate-5-water.
7. The IUPAC name of [Ni(NH3)4][NiCl4] is [IIT-JEE-2008]

(1) Tetrachloronickel (II)-tetraamminenickel (II) (2) Tetraamminenickel (II) - tetrachloronickel (II)
(3) Tetraamminenickel (II) - tetrachloronickelate (II) (4) Tetrachloronickel(II) - tetraamminenickelate (0)
Sol. Answer (3)
IUPAC name is tetraamminenickel(II)-tetrachloronickelate(II).
8. As per IUPAC nomenclature, the name of the complex [Co(H2O)4(NH3)2]Cl3 is [IIT-JEE-2012]

(1) Tetraaquadiaminecobalt (III) chloride (2) Tetraaquadiamminecobalt (III) chloride
(3) Diaminetetraaquacobalt(III) chloride (4) Diamminetetraaquacobalt (III) chloride
Sol. Answer (4)
9. Which pair of isomers illustrates the concepts of ionisation isomers?

(1) [Cr(SCN) (NH3)5]2+ and [Cr(NCS) (NH3)5]2+ (2) [CoCl(NH3)5] SO4 and [Co(SO4) (NH3)5]Cl
(3) cis [PtCl2(NH3)2] and trans [PtCl2(NH3)2] (4) (+) - [Co(en)3]3+ and (–) - [Co(en)3]3+
Solutions of Assignment Coordination Compounds 47
Sol. Answer (2)
[CoCl(NH3 )5 ]SO4  [Co(SO4 )(NH3 )5 ]Cl give different ions in solution.
10. Which of the following coordination compounds is incapable of showing geometrical isomerism?
(1) [PtCl2(NH3)2] (2) [CoCl2(NH3)4]+ (3) [Co(NO2)3(NH3)3] (4) [Co(en)3]3+
Sol. Answer (4)
[Co(en)3 ]3 does not show geometrical isomerism.
11. Which of the following compounds exhibit geometrical isomer?

(1) Pt(NH3)2Cl2 (2) Zn(NH3)2Cl2 (3) Pt(NH3)3Cl (4) All of these
Sol. Answer (1)
Pt(NH3)2Cl2
12. The ionization isomer of [Cr(H2O)4Cl(NO2)]Cl is [IIT-JEE-2010]

(1) [Cr(H2O)4(O2N)]Cl2 (2) [Cr(H2O)4Cl2] (NO2)
(3) [Cr(H2O)4Cl(ONO)]Cl (4) [Cr(H2O)4Cl2(NO2)] H2O
Sol. Answer (2)
Cr(H2O)4Cl(NO2)]Cl and [Cr(H2O)4Cl2](NO2) have same molecular formula but they give different ions on ionization.
13. NiCl2{P(C2H5)2(C6H5)}2 exhibits temperature dependent magnetic behaviour (paramagnetic/diamagnetic). The

coordination geometries of Ni2+ in the paramagnetic and diamagnetic states are respectively [IIT-JEE-2012]
(1) Tetrahedral and tetrahedral (2) Square planar and square planar
(3) Tetrahedral and square planar (4) Square planar and tetrahedral
Sol. Answer (3)
The hybridisation of Ni2+ in paramagnetic complex is sp3 and hence the complex is tetrahedral. The diamagnetic
complex is square planar as the hybridisation of Ni2+ is dsp2.
14. A six coordinate complex of formula CrCl3.6H2O has green colour. A 0.1 M solution of the complex when treated
with excess of AgNO3 gave 28.7 g of white precipitate. The formula of the complex would be
(1) [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 (2) [Cr(H2O)5Cl]Cl2.H2O (3) [Cr(H2O)4Cl2]Cl.2H2O (4) [Cr(H2O)3Cl3].3H2O
Sol. Answer (2)
0.1 mole of complex gives 28.7 gm of AgCl.
28.7
Mole of AgCl formed  0.2
108  35.5
So the formula is [Cr(H2O)5Cl]Cl2.H2O.
15. If excess of AgNO3 solution is added to 100 ml of 0.024 M solution of dichlorobis (ethylene diamine) cobalt
(III) chloride, how many moles of AgCl will be precipitated?
(1) 0.0012 (2) 0.0016 (3) 0.0024 (4) 0.0048
Sol. Answer (3)
1
One Cl– ion is present outside the co-ordination sphere, so, mole of AgCl formed is equal to × mole of
10
complex = 0.0024.
16. The EAN of Pt in potassium hexachloroplatinate (IV) is

(1) 46 (2) 86 (3) 36 (4) 84
Sol. Answer (2)
EAN = (78 – 4) + 2 × 6 = 86
17. Which of the following complex has five unpaired electrons?

(1) [Mn(H2O)6]2+ (2) [Mn(CN)6]3– (3) [CrCl3(H2O)3] (4) [Ag(NH3)2]+
Sol. Answer (1)
Mn2 : 3d 5
H2O is a weak ligand, so, [Mn(H2O)6]+2 complex contain 5 unpaired e–.
18. Which of the following species is diamagnetic?

(1) An isolated, gas-phase V3+ ion (2) A high spin ocatahedral Fe+2 complex
(3) An isolated, gas phase Cu2+ ion (4) A low spin octahedral Co3+ complex
Sol. Answer (4)
Low spin complexes of Co+3 do not contain any unpaired e–.
19. The complex [Ni(CN)4]2– is diamagnetic and the complex [NiCl4]2– is paramagnetic. What can you conclude
about their molecular geometries?
(1) Both complexes have square planar geometries
(2) Both complexes have tetrahedral geometries
(3) [NiCl4]2– has a square planar geometry while [Ni(CN)4]2– has a tetrahedral geometry.
(4) [NiCl4]2– has a tetrahedral geometry while [Ni(CN)4]2– has a square planar geometry
Sol. Answer (4)
[Ni(CN)4 ]2  dsp 2  square planar
(NiCl4 )2  sp3  Tetrahedral
20. [PtCl2(NH3)2] [Electronic configuration of Pt : [Xe]5d86s2]

(1) A tetrahedral geometry and is paramagnetic in behaviour
(2) A tetrahedral geometry and is diamagnetic in behaviour
(3) A square planar geometry and is paramagnetic in behaviour
(4) A square planar geometry and is diamagnetic in behaviour
Sol. Answer (4)
Most of the complexes of Pt+2 are square planar and diamagnetic.
21. Which of the following complex is considered to be tetrahedral?

(1) [FeCl4]– (2) [Ni(CN)4]2– (3) [PtCl4]2– (4) [PdCl2(NH3)2]
Sol. Answer (1)
[FeCl4]– is a tetrahedral complex.
22. Which of the following complex ions is more likely to be colourless?
(1) [Co(H2O)6]2+ (2) [Mn(CN)6]3– (3) [CrCl3(H2O)3] (4) [Ag(NH3)2]+
Sol. Answer (4)
Ag+ have 3d10 electronic configuration. So, No d-d transition is allowed.
23. How many unpaired electrons are present in the high spin form of [CoF6]3– complex and which metal orbitals
are used in bonding?
(1) 0 unpaired electrons and 4s, 4p and 4d orbitals to give sp3d2 hybridisation
(2) 4 unpaired electrons and 4s, 4p and 4d orbitals to give sp3d 2 hybridisation
(3) 0 unpaired electrons and 3d, 4s and 4p orbitals to give d 2sp3 hybridisation
(4) 4 unpaired electrons and 3d, 4s and 4p orbitals to give d 2sp3 hybridisation.
Sol. Answer (2)
F– is a weak ligand, so complex of Co+3 will be high spin

hybridization  sp3d2
24. Which of the following complexes are diamagnetic?

[Mn(CN)6]4–, [Zn(NH3)4]2+, [Fe(CN)6]4–, [FeF6]3–
(1) [Zn(NH3)4]2+ (2) [Zn(NH3)4]2+ and [FeF6]3–
(3) [Zn(NH3)4]2+ and [Fe(CN)6]4– (4) [Zn(NH3)4]2+, [Mn(CN)6]3– and [Fe(CN)6]4–

Sol. Answer (3)
[Zn(NH3 )4 ]2 and [Fe(CN)6 ]4 are diamagnetic.
25. The colour of light absorbed by an aqueous solution of CuSO4 is [IIT-JEE-2012]

(1) Orange-red (2) Blue-green (3) Yellow (4) Violet
Sol. Answer (1)
Complementary colour of blue is (Orange-red)
26. Among the following, the coloured compound is [IIT-JEE-2008]

(1) CuCl (2) K3[Cu(CN)4] (3) CuF2 (4) [Cu(CH3CN)4]BF4
Sol. Answer (3)
In CuF2, copper is in +2 oxidation state
 coloured. In other options copper is in +1 oxidation state therefore colourless.
27. Both [Ni(CO)4] and [Ni(CN)4]2– are diamagnetic. The hybridisations of nickel in these complexes, respectively,
are [IIT-JEE-2008]
(1) sp3, sp3 (2) sp3, dsp2 (3) dsp2, sp3 (4) dsp2, dsp2
Sol. Answer (2)
[Ni(CO)4] ———— sp3 hybridization
[Ni(CN)4]–2 ———— dsp2 hybridization
28. The complex showing a spin-only magnetic moment of 2.82 B.M. is [IIT-JEE-2010]
(1) Ni(CO)4 (2) [NiCl4]2– (3) Ni(PPh3)4 (4) [Ni(CN)4]2–
Sol. Answer (2)
Ni2+ is sp3 hybridized and metal ion is connected with weak ligands.
 Ni2+  d8
two unpaired electrons sp3
 s = 2 (2  2) B.M. = 8 B.M. = 2.83 B.M.
29. Among the following complexes (K – P),

K3[Fe(CN)6](K), [Co(NH3)6]Cl3(L),
Na3[Co(oxalate)3]–3(M), [Ni(H2O)6]Cl2(N), K2[Pt(CN)4](O) and [Zn(H2O)6](NO3)2(P)
the diamagnetic complexes are [IIT-JEE-2011]
(1) K, L, M, N (2) K, M, O, P (3) L, M, O, P (4) L, M, N, O
Sol. Answer (3)
[Co(NH3)6]Cl3 d2sp3 diamagnetic
Na3[Co(OX)3] d2sp3 diamagnetic
K2[Pt(CN)4] dsp2 diamagnetic
3 2
[Zn(H2O)6](NO3)2 sp d diamagnetic
30. Consider the following complex ions, P, Q and R.

P = [FeF6]3–, Q = [V(H2O)6]2+ and R = [Fe(H2O)6]2+
The correct order of the complex ions, according to their spin-only magnetic moment values (in B.M.) is
[JEE(Advanced) 2013]
(1) R < Q < P (2) Q<R<P (3) R<P<Q (4) Q<P<R
Sol. Answer (2)
The electronic configuration of central metal ion in complex ions P, Q and R are
P  [FeF6 ]3  ; Fe3  :
3d
Q = [V(H2O)6]2+; V2+ :
3d
R = [Fe(H2O)6]2+; Fe2+ :
3d
The correct order of spin only magnetic moment is Q < R < P
31. Which metal ion is likely to form a square planar complex ion with CN–?
(1) Cu+1 (2) Ag+ (3) Ni2+ (4) Zn2+
Sol. Answer (3)
Ni+2 form square planar complex ion with CN–.
32. CuSO4  KCN  Complex

excess
Correct regarding complex in this reaction is
(1) Octahedral, paramagnetic (2) Tetrahedral, paramagnetic
(3) Square planar, diamagnetic (4) Tetrahedral, diamagnetic
Sol. Answer (4)
33. Geometrical shapes of the complexes formed by the reaction of Ni2+ with Cl–, CN– and H2O, respectively are
[IIT-JEE-2011]
(1) Octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar (2) Tetrahedral, square planar and octahedral
(3) Square planar, tetrahedral and octahedral (4) Octahedral, square planar and octahedral
Sol. Answer (2)
Ni+2 + 4Cl–  [NiCl4]–2 (tetrahedral)
Ni+2 + 4CN–  Ni(CN)4–2 (square planar)
Ni+2 + H2O  Ni(H2O)6+2 (octahedral)
34. Which of the given metal ion form high tendency to complex with CO?
(1) Sc+3 (2) Ti+3 (3) Mn+2 (4) Fe+2
Sol. Answer (4)
Due to presence of high number of e– in d-orbital.
35. Effective atomic number of Fe in Fe2(CO)9 is

(1) 35 (2) 36
(3) 37 (4) Cannot be calculated
Sol. Answer (2)
36
36. Among the following metal carbonyls, the C–O bond order is lowest in [IIT-JEE-2007]
(1) [Mn(CO)6]+ (2) [Fe(CO)5] (3) [Cr(CO)6] (4) [V(CO)6]–
Sol. Answer (4)
37. The spin only magnetic moment value (in Bohr magneton units) of Cr(CO)6 is [IIT-JEE-2009]
(1) 0 (2) 2.84 (3) 4.90 (4) 5.92
Sol. Answer (1)
Cr(CO)6
Cr in G.S.
Under the influence

of strong ligand
2 3
d sp hybridization
Diamagnetic   = 0
38. Which of the following divalent metal ion form the most stable complexes?
(1) Mn2+ (2) Fe2+ (3) Ni2+ (4) Cu2+
Sol. Answer (4)
On the basis of Erwin William series, stability of complex increases as
Mn+2 < Fe+2 < CO+2 < Ni+2 < Cu+2 > Zn+2.
39. Which of the following is most stable complex?
(1) [Co(NH3)6]+2 (2) [Co(NH3)6]+3 (3) [Co(en)2(NH3)2]+3 (4) [Co(en)3]+3
Sol. Answer (4)
Due to Chelation Effect.
SECTION - B
Objective Type Questions (More than one options are correct)
1. Identify the colourless complexes
(1) Ti(NO3)4 (2) [Cu(NCCH3)4]+BF4– (3) [Cr(NH3)6]Cl3 (4) K3[VF6]
Sol. Answer (1, 2)
Ti+3 and Cu+ have no unpaired e– in d orbital. So, their compounds are colourless.
2. Which of the following complexes are paramagnetic?
(1) Ni(H2O)6]2+ (2) [MnCl4]2– (3) [Zn(NH3)4]2+ (4) [Co(NH3)6]3+
Sol. Answer (1, 2)
Ni+2 and Mn+2 have unpaired e–, so these are paramagnetic.
3. Identify the incorrect statements about [Cu(NH3)4]2+
(1) The complex is tetrahedral (2) The complex is square planar
(3) Cu2+ in the complex is dsp2 hybridised (4) Cu2+ in the complex is sp2 hybridised
Sol. Answer (1, 4)
[Cu(NH3 )4 ]2 is paramagnetic square planar complex in which Cu+2 show dsp2 hybridisation.
4. [Co(NH3)5NO2]SO4 shows
(1) Ionisation isomerism (2) Coordination isomerism
(3) Linkage isomerism (4) Position isomerism
Sol. Answer (1, 3)
[Co(NH3)5NO2]SO4 can show linkage and ionization isomerism. Linkage isomerism is due to presence of
ambidient NO2 ligand.
5. Which complexes show geometrical isomerism?
(1) Tetrahedral (2) Octahedral (3) Square planar (4) Linear
Sol. Answer (2, 3)
Octahedral and square planar complexes can show geometrical isomerism.
H3N Cl H3N Cl
6. Pt and Pt represent
H3N Cl Cl NH3
(1) Position isomerism (2) cis-trans isomerism
(3) Geometrical isomerism (4) Optical isomerism
Sol. Answer (2, 3)
[Pt(NH3)2Cl2] complex shows geometrical or cis-trans isomerism.
7. Optical isomers are
(1) Mirror images (2) Non-superimposable
(3) cis-trans (4) Chiral molecules
Sol. Answer (1, 2, 4)
Optical isomers are mirror images, non-superimposable and chiral molecules.
8. An example of coordination isomerism is
(1) [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 and [Cr(H2O)5Cl]Cl2.H2O (2) [Co(NH3)6] [Cr(CN)6] and [Cr(NH3)6] [Co(CN)6]
(3) [Pt(NH3)4Cl2] and [Pt(NH3)2Cl4] (4) [Co(NH3)5Br]SO4 and [Co(NH3)5SO4]Br
Sol. Answer (2)
Co-ordination isomerism is shown by [Co(NH3]6 [Cr(CN)6] and [Cr(NH3)]6 [Co(CN)6]
9. Which of the following compounds is paramagnetic?
(1) [Ni(CO)4] (2) K2[Ni(CN)4] (3) K3[CoF6] (4) [Cr(NH3)6]Cl3
Sol. Answer (3, 4)
K3[CoF6] and [Cr(NH3)6]Cl3 are paramagnetic complex because Co+3 have 4 unpaired e– while Cr+3 have three
unpaired e–.
10. Identify the coordination compounds
(1) KCl.MgCl2.6H2O (2) CuSO4.4NH3
(3) Fe(CN)2.4KCN (4) FeSO4.(NH4)2SO4.6H2O
Sol. Answer (2, 3)
[Cu(NH3 )4 ]SO4 , K 4 [Fe(CN)6 ] .
11. [Cr(CN)6] [Co(NH3)6] contains

(1) Cationic complex (2) Anionic complex (3) Neutral ligands (4) Anionic ligands
Sol. Answer (1, 2, 3, 4)
[Cr(CN)6 ][Co(NH3 )6 ] is a complex in which both cationic and anionic part are complex, CN– is a negative
ligand while NH3 is a neutral ligand.
12. Which of the following involves sp 3 hybridisation?

(1) Ni(CO)4 (2) [ZnCl4]2– (3) [Ni(CN)4]2– (4) [Cu(NH3)4]2+
Sol. Answer (1, 2)
[Ni(CO)4 ] and [ZnCl4 ]2 Ni and Zn involves sp3 hybridised.
13. Other theories explaining the bonding in coordination compounds are

(1) Ligand field theory (2) Molecular orbital theory
(3) VSEPR theory (4) Atomic orbital theory
Sol. Answer (1, 2)
Bonding in coordination compound is explained by
(1) Ligand field theory.
(2) M.O. Theory.
14. On mixing aqueous solution of copper sulphate with aqueous solution of ammonia a deep blue coloured solution
is obtained. Choose the correct options :
(1) The blue coloured solution shows presence of Cu2+ ions
(2) The blue coloured solution does not show presence of Cu2+ ions
(3) The blue coloured solution shows the presence of [Cu(NH3)4]2+ ions
(4) The blue coloured solution does not show the presence of [Cu(NH3)4]2+ ions
Sol. Answer (2, 3)
Blue colour is due to [Cu(NH3 )4 ]2 complex which is square planar and dsp2 hybridised.
15. The formation of complexes which involves d-orbitals of outer shell are called
(1) Low spin complexes (2) High spin complexes
(3) Inner orbital complexes (4) Outer orbital complexes
Sol. Answer (2, 4)
Involvement of d-orbital of outer shell is called high spin complex and outer orbital complex.
16. Which of the following ligands are  acceptor?

(1) NO (2) NO+ (3) PF3 (4) H2O
NO, NO+, PF3 from synergic bonding.
17. [Co(en)2NO2Br]Cl can exhibit

(3) Linkage isomerism (4) Ionisation isomerism
Sol. Answer (1, 2, 3, 4)
Fact.
18. Which of the following complexes may be coloured due to d-d transition?
(1) [Ni(CO)4] (2) K3[Fe(CN)6] (3) [Cu(H2O)4]+2 (4) K3[Cu(CN)4]
Sol. Answer (2, 3)
Fact.
19. Stability of the complex may depend on

(1) Oxidation state (2) No. of d orbitals in metal ion
(3) Nature of ligands (4) Geometry of complex
Sol. Answer (1, 2, 3, 4)
Square planar.
20. Which of following ions favour square planar geometry?

(1) Au+3 (2) Ir+ (3) Pt+2 (4) Hg+2
Hg+2 favour tetrahedral geometry.
21. The compound(s) that exhibit(s) geometrical isomerism is(are) [IIT-JEE-2009]

(1) [Pt(en)Cl2] (2) [Pt(en)2]Cl2 (3) [Pt(en)2Cl2]Cl2 (4) [Pt(NH3)2Cl2]
Sol. Answer (3, 4)
Cl
en
Cl
(C) en Pt en &
Cl
en
Cl
Cl NH3 Cl NH3
(D) Pt & Pt
NH3 Cl Cl NH3
22. The pair(s) of coordination complexes/ions exhibiting the same kind of isomerism is(are)
(1) [Cr(NH3)5Cl]Cl2 and [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]Cl (2) [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ and [Pt(NH3)2(H2O)Cl]+
(3) [CoBr2Cl2]2– and [PtBr2Cl2]2– (4) [Pt(NH3)3(NO3)]Cl and [Pt(NH3)3Cl]Br

Sol. Answer (2, 4)
The pair of complex ions [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ and [Pt(NH3)2(H2O)Cl]+ show geometrical isomerism. The pair of
complexes [Pt(NH3)3(NO3)]Cl and [Pt(NH3)3Cl]Br show ionisation isomerism. The other pairs given do not have
same type of isomerism.
23. Addition of excess aqueous ammonia to a pink coloured aqueous solution of MCl2·6H2O(X) and NH4Cl gives
an octahedral complex Y in the presence of air. In aqueous solution, complex Y behaves as 1:3 electrolyte.
The reaction of X with excess HCl at room temperature results in the formation of a blue coloured complex
Z. The calculated spin only magnetic moment of X and Z is 3.87 B.M., whereas it is zero for complex Y. Among
the following options, which statement(s) is(are) correct? [JEE(Advanced) 2017]
(1) When X and Z are in equilibrium at 0°C, the colour of the solution is pink
(2) The hybridization of the central metal ion in Y is d2sp3
(3) Z is a tetrahedral complex
(4) Addition of silver nitrate to Y gives only two equivalents of silver chloride
(X) = CoCl26H2O, or, [Co(H2O)6]Cl2 (Pink)
2+
Co = [Ar]
3d
H2O is weak field ligand, therefore No pairing of electron

 Number of unpaired electron, n = 3
 s  n(n  2) B.M.
= 15 B.M.
= 3.87 B.M.
[Co(H2O)6 ]2   6NH3(aq)

2
[Co(NH3 )6 ]  6H2O
O2 will oxidise [Co(NH3)6]2+ to [Co(NH3)6]3+, therefore shift in forward

 Y = [Co(NH3)6]3+Cl3 [1 : 3 complex]
Co(III) = [Ar]
3d
NH3 is strong field ligand

 Forces electrons to pair up
 n=0
 = 0 B.M.
[Co(NH3)6]3+ = [Ar]
3d 4s 4p
2 3
d sp
2+
Also, [Co(H2O)6] + 4Cl
–
[CoCl4]2–(aq) + 6H2O; H = +ve
(X) (Z)
(Pink) Blue
At 0°C, equilibrium shifts in backward, therefore Pink colour.
24. The correct statement(s) regarding the binary transition metal carbonyl compounds is(are) (Atomic numbers:
Fe = 26, Ni = 28) [JEE(Advanced) 2018]
(1) Total number of valence shell electrons at metal centre in Fe(CO)5 or Ni(CO)4 is 16
(2) These are predominantly low spin in nature
(3) Metal-carbon bond strengthens when the oxidation state of the metal is lowered
(4) The carbonyl C–O bond weakens when the oxidation state of the metal is increased
Sol. Answer (2, 3)
(1) Valence shell electrons in iron in compound Fe(CO)5.
Fe(26) – 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 3d8 (after pairing of electrons)
3d 4s 4p
3
dsp Hybridization
Valence = 2 + 6 + 8 = 16
Electrons (3rd shell)
Valence shell electrons in nickel in compound Ni(CO)4
Ni(28) - 1s2, 2s2, 3s2, 3p6, 3d10
3d
3
sp Hybridization
Valence electrons (3rd shell) = 2 + 6 + 10 = 18
(2) Both complexes are formed in low spin condition due to strong field ligand 'CO'.
(3) Metal carbon bond strengthens when complex is formed in lower oxidation number of metal. Since in lower
oxidation number; number of electrons in d-subshell are higher, so it can donate more electrons in ABMO
of ligands and increases the double bond character between metal and carbon.
(4) In higher oxidation number, metal may have less number of electrons in d-orbitals, which decreases the
extent of synergic bonding.
25. The correct option(s) regarding the complex [Co(en)(NH3)3(H2O)]3+ (en = H2NCH2CH2NH2) is (are)
(1) It has two geometrical isomers
(2) It will have three geometrical isomers if bidentate ‘en’ is replaced by two cyanide ligands
(3) It is paramagnetic
(4) It absorbs light at longer wavelength as compared to [Co(en)(NH3)4]3+
(1) [Co(en)(NH3)3(H2O)]3+
3+ 3+
OH2 NH 3
CH 2 H2N NH 3 CH 2 NH 2 OH 2
Co Co
CH 2 NH 2 NH 3 CH 2 NH 2 NH 3
NH 3 NH 3
(2) [Co(CN)2(NH3)3(H2O)]1+
1+ 1+ 1+
OH2 NH 3 CN
NC NH 3 NC OH2 H3N OH 2
Co Co Co
NC NH 3 NC NH 3 H3N NH3
NH 3 NH 3 CN
(3) Co3+ = [Ar]3d6
in presence of en and NH3 it form low spin complex.
(4) [Co(en)(NH3)4]3+ has larger gap between eg and t2g than [Co(en)(NH3)3(H2O)]3+. So [Co(en)(NH3)3(H2O)3+
absorb longer wavelength than [Co(en)(NH3)4]3+.
SECTION - C
Linked Comprehension Type Questions
Comprehension-I
Consider the following isomers of [Co(NH3)4Br2]+. The black sphere represents Co, grey spheres represent NH3 and
unshaded spheres represent Br.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. Which of the following are cis-isomers?

(1) Isomers (a) and (b) (2) Isomers (a) and (c)
(3) Isomers (b) and (d) (4) Isomers (c) and (d)
Sol. Answer (2)
cis isomers are (a) and (c)
Br NH3
H3N Br H3N Br
Co Co
H3N NH3 H3N Br
NH3 NH3
2. Which of the following are trans-isomers?

(1) Isomers (a) and (b) (2) Isomers (a) and (c)
(3) Isomers (b) and (d) (4) Isomers (c) and (d)
Sol. Answer (3)
Trans isomers are (b) and (d)
Br NH3
H3N NH3 Br NH3

Co Co
H3N NH3 H3N Br
Br NH3
3. Which structures are identical?

(1) None of the structures are identical
(2) Structure (a) = structure (b) and structure (c) = structure (d)
(3) Structure (a) = structure (c) and structure (b) = structure (d)
(4) Structure (a) = structure (d) and structure (b) = structure (c)
Sol. Answer (3)
Structure (a) is identical to (c) while structure (b) is identical to (d).
Comprehension-II
A coordination compound is a complex in which the numbers of ions or molecules attached to the central metal
atom or ion is beyond the number possible, on the basis of electrovalent or covalent bonding. The extra groups or
ions are linked to the metal by coordination bonds in which the linked group (L) is the donor and metal (M) is the
acceptor i.e. M  L. Coordination compounds are mainly of two types:
(i) Neutral compounds like [Fe(CO)5]
(ii) Ionic compounds, which consists of ions
in which atleast one is  complex ion. e.g. K4[Fe(CN)6] complex ion : A complex ion is an electrically charged radical
which consists of a metal atom or ion surrounded by a group of ions or neutral molecules. For example, [Cu(NH3)4]2+,
[Fe(CN)6]3–. Ligands are defined as molecules or ions having atleast one pair of electrons for donation. Ligands are
also known as Lewis bases.
1. How many ions are produced by [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 in solution?

(1) 6 (2) 4 (3) 3 (4) 2
Sol. Answer (2)
[Co(NH3 )6 ]Cl3 [Co(NH3 )6 ]3  3Cl .
2. Which of the following is non-ionizable?

(1) [Co(NH3)3Cl3] (2) [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl (3) [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2 (4) [Co(NH3)6]Cl2
Sol. Answer (1)
[Co(NH3 )3 Cl3 ] is non-ionizable.
3. AgCl dissolves in NH4OH due to the formation of

(1) [Ag(NH4)2Cl] (2) [Ag(NH4)3]Cl (3) [Ag(NH3)2]Cl (4) [Ag(NH3)2OH]
Sol. Answer (3)
AgCl + NH4OH  [Ag(NH3)2]Cl
4. The complex CoCl3.3NH3 ionizes to give

(1) 2 Cl– ions (2) 1 Cl– ion (3) 3 Cl– ions (4) 0 Cl– ion
Sol. Answer (4)
[Co(NH3)Cl3] cannot give Cl– because all Cl– are present in coordination sphere.
Comprehension-III
X Isomer
[Co(en) 2ClBr]NO 2
AgNO
A 3 Yellow ppt
AgNO
B 3 White ppt
Complexes ‘A’ and ‘B’ are hexacoordinated complexes.
1. Compound A may show

(1) Geometrical isomerism (2) Linkage isomerism
(3) Optical isomerism (4) All of these
Sol. Answer (4)
2. How many total optically active forms of ‘A’ and ‘B’ are possible?
(1) 2 (2) 10 (3) 8 (4) 4
Sol. Answer (3)
SECTION - D
Assertion-Reason Type Questions
1. STATEMENT-1 : Zeise's salt contain C2H4 molecule as one of the ligands.

and
STATEMENT-2 : Zeise's salt is an organometallic compound.
Sol. Answer (2)
The formula of Zeise salt is [Pt(C2H4)Cl3]–
2. STATEMENT-1 : Oxidation state of Fe in Fe(CO)5 is zero.

and
STATEMENT-2 : EAN of Fe in its complexes is always 36.

Sol. Answer (2)
CO does not carry any charge.
EAN = 26 + 2 × 5 = 36.
3. STATEMENT-1 : [Co(NH3)3Cl3] does not give white ppt with AgNO3 solution.
and
STATEMENT-2 : Chlorine is not present in the ionisable part of the given complex.
Sol. Answer (1)
[Co(NH3)3Cl2] does not ionize to give Cl–
4. STATEMENT-1 : Tetrahedral complexes with chiral structure exhibit optical isomerism.

and
STATEMENT-2 : They lack plane of symmetry.
Sol. Answer (1)
Tetrahedral complex with chiral structure are optically active because these are dissymmetric.
5. STATEMENT-1 : The IUPAC name of K4[Fe(C2O4)3] is potassium trioxalatoferrate (III).

and
STATEMENT-2 : Oxalate ion is a bidentate ligand.
Sol. Answer (4)
In K4[Fe(C2O4)3], Fe is in + II oxidation state is a bidentate ligand.
6. STATEMENT-1 : Coordination isomerism occurs when both the cations and anions are complexes.
and
STATEMENT-2 : Oxidation state of central metal ion in both coordination spheres is always equal.
Sol. Answer (3)
Oxidation state of central metal ion in both coordination sphere may be equal or different.
7. STATEMENT-1 : The [Ni(en)3]Cl2 has higher stability than [Ni(NH3)6]Cl2.

and
STATEMENT-2 : Ethylene diamine shows chelation with Ni+2 ion.
Sol. Answer (1)
Due to chelation stability increases.
8. STATEMENT-1 : Co+2 form octahedral stable complex with excess KCN.

and
STATEMENT-2 : CN– is stronger ligand than NH3.
Sol. Answer (4)
Co+2 does not form octahedral complex with KCN.
9. STATEMENT-1 : CN– may act as bridging ligand.

and
STATEMENT-2 : Lone pair resides on carbon as well as on nitrogen.
Sol. Answer (2)
In CN– both C & N have lone pair.
10. STATEMENT-1 : Co(NH3)6+3 is more stable than (Co(en)2(NH3)2)+3

and
STATEMENT-2 : Chelation is more in [Co(en)2(NH3)2]+3 than [Co(NH3)6]+3.
Sol. Answer (4)
Due to chelation, [Co(en)2(NH3)2] is more stable.
11. STATEMENT-1 : In square planar complexes, d x 2 – y 2 is higher in energy than dxy.
and
STATEMENT-2 : Ligands approach along x and y axis.
Sol. Answer (1)
Fact.
12. STATEMENT-1 : CH3 MgCl is  organometallic complex.

and
STATEMENT-2 : In ether RMgCl, co-ordination number of Mg is 6.
Sol. Answer (2)
CH3–Mg–Cl is  bonding complex.
13. STATEMENT-1 : Fe(CO)5 has trigonal bipyramidal shape.

and
STATEMENT-2 : Fe(CO)5 is diamagnetic.
Sol. Answer (2)
Fe(CO)5 is paramagnetic.
14. STATEMENT-1 : Fe – CN bond length is smaller in Fe(CN)6–4 than Fe(CN)6–3.

and
STATEMENT-2 : Fe(CN)6–3 is more stable than Fe(CN)6–4.
Sol. Answer (2)
Due to synergic bond.
15. STATEMENT-1 : Ni(dmg)2 is square planar complex.

and
STATEMENT-2 : Chelation effect is present in Ni(dmg)2.
Sol. Answer (2)
Ni(dmg)2 is square planar complex.
16. STATEMENT-1 : [Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4 is paramagnetic.

and
STATEMENT-2 : The Fe in [Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4 has three unpaired electrons. [IIT-JEE-2008]
Sol. Answer (1)
[Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4 is paramagnetic in nature. Magnetic moment of complex is 3.9 BM. Hence it has 3 unpaired
electrons. In this complex, oxidation number of Fe is +1.
17. STATEMENT-1 : The geometrical isomers of the complex [M(NH3)4 Cl2] are optically inactive.
and
STATEMENT-2 : Both geometrical isomers of the complex [M(NH3)4Cl2] possess axis of symmetry.
[IIT-JEE-2008]
Sol. Answer (1)
[M(NH3)4Cl2] show cis-trans geometrical isomers and are not optically active due to presence of axis of
symmetry.
SECTION - E
Matrix-Match Type Questions
1. Match the column
Column I Column II
(A) [Ni(CN)4]2– (p) d 2sp3
(B) [Ni(CO)4] (q) sp3d 2
(C) [Co(en)3]3+ (r) dsp2
(D) [Co(Br)3Cl3]3– (s) sp3

Sol. Answer A(r), B(s), C(p), D(q)
[Ni(CN)4 ]2  dsp 2
[Ni(CO)4 ]  sp3
[Co(en)3 ]3  d 2sp3
[CoBr3 Cl2 ]3  sp3 d 2
2. Match the column
Column I Column II
(A) Glycinate ion (p) Bidentate
(B) EDTA (q) Hexadentate
(C) Oxalate (r) Monodentate
(D) Sulphate (s) Lewis base

Sol. Answer A(p, s), B(q, s), C(p, s), D(p, r, s)
Glycinate ion  Bidentate, Lewis base
EDTA  hexadentate, Lewis base
Oxalate  Bidentate, Lewis base
Sulphate  Monodentate, Lewis base, sometimes bidentate also
3. Match the complex with its oxidation state of central metal
Column I Column II
(A) [Fe(CN)6]4– (p) Oxidation number of central metal is +2
(B) [Co(NH3)6]3+ (q) Oxidation number of central metal is +3
(C) [NiCl4]2– (r) Diamagnetic
(D) [CoF6]3– (s) Paramagnetic

Sol. Answer A(p, r), B(q, r), C(p, s), D(q, s)
[Fe(CN)6 ]4  Fe II, d 2sp3 , diamagnetic
[Co(NH3 )6 ]3  Co 3 , d 2sp3 , diamagnetic
[NiCl4 ]2  Ni2 paramagnetic
[CoF6 ]3  Co3 , paramagnetic
4. Match the given compound in column I to the properties given as per VBT in column II
Column I Column II
(A) [Zn(H2O)4]2+ (p) sp3 hybridisation
(B) [Pt(NH3)4] [PtCl4] (q) dsp2 hybridisation
(C) Fe2(CO)9 (r) Paramagnetic
(D) [Cu(NH3)4]2+ (s) Diamagnetic
(t) Metal - metal bond
Sol. Answer A(p, s), B(q, s), C(s, t), D(q, r)
Fe2(CO)9 contain M–M bond.
In [Cu(NH3)4]2+, Cu has dsp2 hybridisation.
5. Match the compound given in column I to the properties given in column II
Column I Column II
(A) [Co(en)2ClBr]+ (p) Geometrical isomerism
(B) [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] (q) Optical isomerism
(C) [Cu(NH3)6]+2 (r) All bond length are not equal
(D) [Ni(dmg)2] (s) Chelation effect is present
(t) Hydrogen bonding is present in complex
Sol. Answer A(p, q, s), B(p), C(r), D(s, t)

Fact.
6. Match the complexes in Column I with their properties listed in Column II. Indicate your answer by darkening
the appropriate bubbles of the 4 × 4 matrix given in the ORS. [IIT-JEE-2007]
Column I Column II
(A) [Co(NH3)4(H2O)2]Cl2 (p) geometrical isomers
(B) [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] (q) paramagnetic
(C) [Co(H2O)5Cl]Cl (r) diamagnetic
(D) [Ni(H2O)6]Cl2 (s) metal ion with +2 oxidation state
Sol. Answer A(p, q, s), B(p, r, s), C(q, s), D(q, s)
7. Match each coordination compound in Column I with an appropriate pair of characteristics from Column II.
{en = H2NCH2CH2NH2; atomic numbers : Ti = 22, Cr = 24; Co = 27; Pt = 78} [JEE(Advanced)-2014]
Column I Column II
(A) [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]Cl (p) Paramagnetic and exhibits

ionisation isomerism
(B) [Ti(H2O)5Cl](NO3)2 (q) Diamagnetic and exhibits

cis-trans isomerism
(C) [Pt(en)(NH3)Cl]NO3 (r) Paramagnetic and exhibits

cis-trans isomerism
(D) [Co(NH3)4(NO3)2]NO3 (s) Diamagnetic and exhibits

ionisation isomerism
Sol. Answer A(r), B(p), C(s), D(q)

Magnetic character Isomerism
A. [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]Cl Paramagnetic cis/trans
B. [Ti(H2O)5Cl](NO3)2 Paramagnetic ionization
C. [Pt(en)(NH3)Cl]NO3 Diamagnetic ionization
D. [Co(NH3)4(NO3)2]NO3 Diamagnetic cis/trans
8. Match each set of hybrid orbitals from Column I with complex(es) given in Column II. [JEE(Advanced)-2018]
Column I Column II
(A) dsp2 (p) [FeF6]4–
(B) sp3 (q) [Ti(H2O)3Cl3]
(C) sp3d2 (r) [Cr(NH3)6]3+
(D) d2sp3 (s) [FeCl4]2–
(t) Ni(CO)4
(u) [Ni(CN)4]2–
The correct option is
(1) A(t); B(s, u); C(q, r); D(p)
(2) A(t, u); B(s); C(r); D(p, q)
(3) A(u); B(s, t); C(p); D(q, r)
(4) A(s, u); B(t, u); C(p, q); D(r)
Sol. Answer (3)

(p) [FeF6]4–
3d 4s 4p
+2
Fe
High spin complex because F– is weak field ligand.

sp3d2
(q) [Ti(H2O)3Cl3]
2 3
Ti3+ d sp
2 3
d sp
(r) [Cr(NH3)6]3+
2 3
Cr3+ d sp
2 3
d sp
(s) [FeCl4]2–
Fe+2 : 3d6, Cl– is weak field ligand.
3d 4s 4p
sp3
(t) Ni(CO)4
Ni0 – 3d84s2, CO is strong field ligand
Ni
3
sp
(u) [Ni(CN)4]2–
+2
Ni
2
dsp
CN– is strong field ligand.
SECTION - F
Integer Answer Type Questions
1. How many sp3 hybridised atoms are there in one molecule of CuSO4.5H2O?
Sol. Answer (6)
H2O and SO4 have sp3 hybridisation.
2. How many type of geometrical isomers are possible for ⎡⎣M NH3  BrCl H2 O  ⎤⎦ , where M is Pt+2?
Sol. Answer (3)
Fact.
3. The coordination number of Fe in ⎡⎣Fe  5  C5H5  2 ⎤⎦ is 2x. Then x will be________.
Sol. Answer (5)

Fact.
4. How many geometrical isomers are possible for [Zn(NH3)ClBrPPh3]– ?

Sol. Answer (0)
It is tetrahedral complex.
5. How many geometrical isomers are possible for MA2B2C2?

Sol. Answer (5)
Fact.
6. How many rings are present in [MEDTA]+n?

Sol. Answer (5)
Due to Chelation.
7. How many maximum atoms are present in one plane of [PtCl3(2C2H4)]–?
Sol. Answer (4)
C2H4 is perpendicular to plane of and Cl– Pt+2
8. How many metal-metal bonds are present in Co4(CO)12?

Sol. Answer (6)
Fact.
9. Total number of geometrical isomers for the complex [RhCl(CO)(PPh3)(NH3)] is [IIT-JEE-2010]

Sol. Answer (3)
Rh Cl(CO)(PPh3)(NH3)] is a square planar complex with four different ligands and hence it will have three
geometrical isomers
a b a b a c
Rh Rh Rh
d c c d d b
10. The volume (in mL) of 0.1 M AgNO3 required for complete precipitation of chloride ions present in 30 mL of
0.01 M solution of [Cr(H2O)5Cl]Cl2, as silver chloride is close to [IIT-JEE-2011]
Sol. Answer (6)
Applying equation N1V1 = N2V2
0.1 × V = 2 × 0.01 × 30
2  30  10
V  6
100  1
11. EDTA4– is ethylenediaminetetraacetate ion. The total number of N—Co—O bond angles in [Co(EDTA)]1– complex
ion is [JEE(Advanced) 2013]
Sol. Answer (8)
So, bond angles are
I
(1) NI CoOI O O–C=O
(2) NI CoOII C CH2 CH2
I
(3) NI CoOIII II O N
CH2
(4) NI CoOIV Co
II CH2
(5) N CoO
II I
III O N
(6) NII CoOII C CH2
CH2
(7) N CoO
II III O O–C=O
IV
(8) NII CoOIV
So, total asked bond angles are 8.
12. For the octahedral complexes of Fe3+ in SCN– (thiocyanato-S) and in CN– ligand environments, the difference
between the spin-only magnetic moments in Bohr magnetons (when approximated to the nearest integer) is
[Atomic number of Fe = 26] [JEE(Advanced) 2015]
Sol. Answer (4)
Fe(26)  [Ar]18 3d64s2
Fe3+  [Ar]18 3d54s0
SCN– is weak field ligand hence pairing will not occur.
3+
 Fe
Unpaired electrons = 5
Magnetic moment  5(5  2) B.M.  35 B.M.  5.92 B.M.
CN– is strong field ligand hence pairing will take place.

3+
 Fe
Unpaired electrons = 1
Magnetic moment  1(1  2) B.M.  3 B.M.  1.732
Difference = 5.92 – 1.732 = 4.188

Hence answer is (4).
13. In the complex acetylbromidodicarbonylbis (triethylphosphine) iron (II), the number of Fe–C bond(s) is
Sol. Answer (3)
Et3P CO
O
– +2 –
CH3 – C Fe Br
Et3P CO
14. Among the complex ions, [Co(NH2–CH2–CH2–NH2)2Cl2]+, [CrCl2(C2O4)2]3–, [Fe(H2O)4(OH)2]+, [Fe(NH3)2(CN)4]–,
[Co(NH2–CH2–CH2–NH2)2(NH3)Cl]2+ and [Co(NH3)4(H2O)Cl]2+, the number of complex ion(s) that show(s)
cis-trans isomerism is [JEE(Advanced) 2015]
Sol. Answer (6)
Cl N
N N N Cl
Co Co
N N N Cl
Cl N
Cl O
O O O Cl
Cr Cr
O O O Cl
Cl O
NH3 NH3
NC CN NC NH3
Fe Fe
NC CN NC CN
NH3 CN
NH3 NH3
NH2 NH2 NH2 Cl
Co Co
NH2 NH2 NH2 NH2
Cl NH2
OH2 OH2
H3N NH3 H3N Cl
Co Co
H3N NH3 H3N NH3
Cl NH3
H2O OH
H2O OH H2O OH2
Fe Fe
H2O OH H2O OH2
H2O OH
(All the six complexes will show cis-trans isomerism)
15. The ammonia prepared by treating ammonium sulphate with calcium hydroxide is completely used by
NiCl2.6H2O to form a stable coordination compound. Assume that both the reactions are 100% complete. If
1584 g of ammonium sulphate and 952 g of NiCl2.6H2O are used in the preparation, the combined weight (in
grams) of gypsum and the nickel-ammonia coordination compound thus produced is_____.
(Atomic weights in g mol–1 : H = 1, N = 14, O = 16, S = 32, Cl = 35.5, Ca = 40, Ni = 59)
Sol: Answer (2992)
12(NH4)2SO4 + 12Ca(OH)2 + 4NiCl2  6H2O

12CaSO4  2H2O + 4[Ni(NH3)6]Cl2 + 24H2O
952
nNiCl 2  6H2O   4 mol
238
Mass = 12 × MCaSO + 4M[Ni(NH

4 . 2H2O 3)6]Cl2
= (12 × 172) + (4 × 232)
= 2992 g
SECTION - G
Multiple True-False Type Questions
1. STATEMENT-1 : Tetrahedral complexes are generally high spin complexes.
STATEMENT-2 : Crystal field splitting energy in tetrahedral complexes is 2/3 of the 0 (crystal field splitting
energy in octahedral complexes).
STATEMENT-3 : Tetrahedral complex MABCD  n is optically active.
(1) TTT (2) TFT (3) FTF (4) TTF

Sol. Answer (2)
4
t  0
9
2. STATEMENT-1 : CO is stronger ligand than CN–.

STATEMENT-2 : CO and CN– both show synergic bonding with metal.
STATEMENT-3 : CO and N2 are isoelectronic ligands but N2 is a weaker ligand than CO but stronger than NH3.
(1) T F T (2) TTF (3) FFT (4) FTT

Sol. Answer (2)
N2 is weaker ligand than NH3.
3. STATEMENT-1 : In LiAlH4, Al is sp3 hybridised.

STATEMENT-2 : LiAlH4 is a good reducing agent.
STATEMENT-3 : LiAlH4 complex is unstable in water.
(1) T T T (2) TTF (3) TFF (4) FTT
Sol. Answer (1)
LiAlH4 is very reactive with water.
4. STATEMENT-1 : In [Cr(NH3)6]Cl3, the Werner primary valency is 3.

STATEMENT-2 : [Cr(NH3)6]Cl3 is paramagnetic.
STATEMENT-3 : [Co(NH3)6]+3 is a low spin complex.
(1) T F T (2) T T T (3) FTT (4) TFF
Sol. Answer (2)
Co(NH3)+3 is low spin complex.
5. STATEMENT-1 : Trans [M(en)Cl2Br2] is optically active complex.
STATEMENT-2 : en is a bidentate ligand.
STATEMENT-3 : In K[Cu(CN)2], co-ordination number of Cu is 2.
(1) T F T (2) TTT (3) TFF (4) FT T
Sol. Answer (4)
Fact.
SECTION - H
Aakash Challengers Questions
1. For Ag+ metal ion, correct sequence regarding ligand strength is
(1) F– > Cl– > Br– > I– (2) I– > Br– > Cl– > F–
(3) Cl– > Br– > F– > I– (4) F– > Br– > I– > Cl–
Sol. Answer (2)
Fact.
2. Choose the correct statement regarding complex CuF6–4.

(1) All Cu – F bond lengths are equal (2) It is paramagnetic
(3) It is diamagnetic (4) Both (1) & (2)
Sol. Answer (2)
Two axial bond lengths are longer.
3. Which of the following ligands may be flexidentate?

(1) [EDTA]4– (2) CO3–2 (3) NO3– (4) All of these
Sol. Answer (4)
All these are flexidentate ligand.
4. In which complex C – O bond length is maximum?

(1) V(CO)6– (2) Cr(CO)6 (3) Mn(CO)6+ (4) Fe(CO)6+2
Sol. Answer (1)
Due to back bonding.
5. Choose the incorrect regarding stability

(a) [Fe(phen)3]+2 > [Fe(phen)3]+3 (b) [Fe(CN)6]–4 > [Fe(CN)6]–3
(c) Fe(dipy)3+3 > Fe(dipy)3+2
(1) a, b (2) b, c (3) a, c (4) a, b, c
Sol. Answer (1)
Due to synergic bonding.
6. Choose the correct statement

(1) Chelation always increase stability (2) CFSE have strong effect on stability
+3
(3) Fe(dipy)3 is unstable (4) All of these
Sol. Answer (2)
Fact.
7. Strongest C–O bond is present in

(1) Fe(CO)5 (2) Mn(CO)6+ (3) Cr(CO)6 (4) V(CO)6–
Sol. Answer (2)
Due to less back bonding.
8. (MA2B2C2)+n can exhibit

(3) Ionisation isomerism (4) Both (1) & (2)
Sol. Answer (4)
Fact.
9. The hybridisation of Co in (CoF6)–2 is

(1) sp3d2 (2) d2sp3 (3) sp3d3 (4) d3sp3
Sol. Answer (2)
It is an example of inner orbital complex.
10. Which of the following compound may be optical active?

(1) Co(en)2Cl2 (2) [Rh Cl Br NH3 PH3]–
(3) Cu(en)2Cl2 (4) All of these
Sol. Answer (1)
Cu(en)2Cl2 does not form isomer.
11. Write the formula for each of the following complexes.

(i) Ammonium heptafluorozirconate (IV)
(ii) Diamminesilver (I) hexacyanoferrate (II)
(iii) Dichlorobis (ethylenediamine) chromium (III) tetrachloropalladate (II)
(iv) Dicyanobis (ethylenediamine) cobalt (III) chlorate
(v) Potassium hexafluoronickelate (IV)
(vi) Bromotriammineplatinum (II) nitrite
Sol. (i) (NH4)3 [ZrF7]
(ii) [Ag(NH3)2]4 [Fe(CN)6]
(iii) [Cr(en)4Cl2]2 [PdCl4]
(iv) [Co(en)2(CN)2]ClO3
(v) K2[NiF6]
(vi) [Pt(NH3)3Br]NO2
12. Name the following complexes according to the IUPAC system of nomenclature
(i) [Co(NH3)4 (H2O)Br] (NO3)2 (ii) Na[Au(CN)2]
(iii) Na3[Fe(C2O4)3] (iv) [Co(en)3]Cl3
Sol. (i) Bromoaquatetraamminecobalt (III) nitrate
(ii) Sodiumdicyanoaurate (I)
(iii) Sodiumtrioxalatoferrate (III)
(iv) Tris (ethylenediamine) cobalt (III) chloride
13. Arrange the following compounds in order of increasing molar conductivity

(a) K[Co(NH3)2(NO2)4] (b) [Cr(NH3)3(NO2)3]
(c) [Cr(NH3)5(NO2)]3 [Co(NO2)6]2 (d) Mg[Cr(NH3) (NO2)5]
Sol. The larger the number of ions and larger the charge on each, the larger the conductivity. The compounds from
lowest conductivity to highest conductivity are b < a < d < c.
14. Account for the following

(i) Co(II) is stable in aqueous solution but in the presence of strong ligand and air, it can get oxidized to Co(III).
(ii) [Ni(CN)4]2– is square planar and diamagnetic whereas [NiCl4]2– is tetrahedral and paramagnetic.
Sol. (i) Co(II) has the configuration 3d+ i.e. it has three unpaired electrons. Water being a weak ligand. The unpaired
electrons do not pair up. In the presence of strong ligands, the two unpaired electrons in 3d pair up and
the third unpaired electron shifts to higher energy sub shell from where it can be easily lost and hence
shows an oxidation state of III.
(ii) CN– a strong field ligand forces the electron to pair up in d-orbitals so it shows dsp2 hybridisation due to
which shape is square planar. Further, no electron is left unpaired, so, it is diamagnetic, while, Cl– a weak
field ligand cannot force the electron to pair up showing sp3 hyrbridisation so shape is tetrahedral and due
to unpaired electron it is paramagnetic.
15. FeSO4 solution mixed with (NH4)2SO4 solution, (in the molar ratio 1 : 1) gives the test of Fe2+ ion but CuSO4
solution mixed with liquid NH3 (the molar ratio 1 : 4) does not give the test of Cu2+. Explain why?
Sol. FeSO4 does not form any complex with (NH4)2SO4, instead, they form a double salt FeSO4(NH4)2SO4.6H2O
which dissociates completely into ions but CuSO4 combines with NH3 to form the complex [Cu(NH3)4]SO4 in
which complex ion, [Cu(NH3)4]2+ does not dissociate to give Cu2+ ions.
16. (a) Square planar complexes with coordination number four exhibit geometrical isomerism where as tetrahedral
complexes do not why?
(b) Three geometrical isomers of the square planar complex [Pt(NH3)(H2O) (py) (NO2)]+ are possible. What
are they?
Sol. (a) Tetrahedral complexes do not show geometrical isomerism because the relative positions of the ligands
attached to the central metal atom are same with respect to each other.
(b)
17. A, B and C are three complexes of chromium (III) with empirical formula H12O6Cl3Cr. All the three complexes
have water and chloride ions are ligands. Complex A does not react with conc H2SO4, where as complexes
B and C lose 6.75% and 13.5% of their original weight respectively, on treatment with conc. H2SO4. Identify
A, B and C.
H SO
Sol. A = [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 
2 4  No reaction
(... All H2O molecules are present in coordination sphere)
H SO
B = [CrCl(H2O)5]Cl2.H2O 
2 4  one mole of H O is lost
2
Molecular weight of complex = 266.5
18
% loss =  100  6.75%
266.5
H SO
C = [CrCl2(H2O)4]Cl2.2H2O 
2 4  2 moles of H O removed
2
2  18
 % loss in weight =  100  13.50%
266.5
18. Classify each of the following complexes as either high or low spin. Explain your answers.
(i) [Co(H2O)6]2+  = 3.87 B.M. [Co(CN)6]3–  = 0.0 B.M.
(ii) [Fe(NO2)6]4–  = 0.0 B.M. [Fe(H2O)6]3+  = 5.94 B.M.
Sol. (i) Each contains Co2+ ions in an octahedral field. Obviously compound [Co(H2O)6]2+ is a high spin having
magnetic moment value of 3.87 B.M. whereas [Co(CN)6]3– is low spin with a magnetic moment value of
0.0 B.M.
(ii) The complex [Fe(NO2)6]4– contains Fe2+ which belongs to a d6 system. As the magnetic moment of the
complex is zero, it indicates that all 6 electrons are paired up hence the compound is low spin on the
other hand the magnetic moment of the 5.94 B.M for the complex [Fe(H2O)6]3+ corresponds to five unpaired
electron in Fe3+. It indicates, there is no pairing of d-electrons of Fe3+ ion. Hence complex is high spin.
19. Write the IUPAC nomenclature of the given complex along with its hybridisation and structure
K2[Cr(NO)(NH3)(CN)4],  = 1.73 B.M.
Sol. Potassiumamminetetracyanonitrosoniumchromium (I) Cr is in +1 state and d 2 sp 3 hybridisation
  n(n  2)  3  1.73 B.M.
20. NiCl2 in the presence of dimethyl glyoxime (DMG) gives a complex which precipitates in the presence of
NH4OH, giving a bright red colour.
(i) Draw its structure and show H-bonding.
(ii) Give oxidation state of Ni and its hyrbidisation.
(iii) Predict whether it is paramagnetic or diamagnetic.
Sol.
oxidation state of nickel is +2 and hybridisation is dsp2.
s  n(n  2) B.M.
n=0
 s = 0


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Chapter 19

1. The correct structure of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is [IIT-JEE-2010]

HOOC CH2 CH2 COOH

HOOC CH2 CH2 COOH

Sol. Answer (3)

HOOC CH2 CH2 COOH

Sol. Answer (2)

5. Which complex ion has cis and trans isomer?

6. What is the name of the complex [Ni(H2O)4(NH2CH2CH2NH2)]SO4.5H2O as per IUPAC rules?

7. The IUPAC name of [Ni(NH3)4][NiCl4] is [IIT-JEE-2008]

8. As per IUPAC nomenclature, the name of the complex [Co(H2O)4(NH3)2]Cl3 is [IIT-JEE-2012]

9. Which pair of isomers illustrates the concepts of ionisation isomers?

[Co(en)3 ]3 does not show geometrical isomerism.

11. Which of the following compounds exhibit geometrical isomer?

12. The ionization isomer of [Cr(H2O)4Cl(NO2)]Cl is [IIT-JEE-2010]

13. NiCl2{P(C2H5)2(C6H5)}2 exhibits temperature dependent magnetic behaviour (paramagnetic/diamagnetic). The

So the formula is [Cr(H2O)5Cl]Cl2.H2O.

16. The EAN of Pt in potassium hexachloroplatinate (IV) is

17. Which of the following complex has five unpaired electrons?

H2O is a weak ligand, so, [Mn(H2O)6]+2 complex contain 5 unpaired e–.

18. Which of the following species is diamagnetic?

[Ni(CN)4 ]2  dsp 2  square planar

(NiCl4 )2  sp3  Tetrahedral

20. [PtCl2(NH3)2] [Electronic configuration of Pt : [Xe]5d86s2]

21. Which of the following complex is considered to be tetrahedral?

F– is a weak ligand, so complex of Co+3 will be high spin

24. Which of the following complexes are diamagnetic?

(1) [Zn(NH3)4]2+ (2) [Zn(NH3)4]2+ and [FeF6]3–

(3) [Zn(NH3)4]2+ and [Fe(CN)6]4– (4) [Zn(NH3)4]2+, [Mn(CN)6]3– and [Fe(CN)6]4–

[Zn(NH3 )4 ]2 and [Fe(CN)6 ]4 are diamagnetic.

25. The colour of light absorbed by an aqueous solution of CuSO4 is [IIT-JEE-2012]

26. Among the following, the coloured compound is [IIT-JEE-2008]

two unpaired electrons sp3

 s = 2 (2  2) B.M. = 8 B.M. = 2.83 B.M.

29. Among the following complexes (K – P),

30. Consider the following complex ions, P, Q and R.

32. CuSO4  KCN  Complex

Ni+2 + 4Cl–  [NiCl4]–2 (tetrahedral)

Ni+2 + 4CN–  Ni(CN)4–2 (square planar)

Ni+2 + H2O  Ni(H2O)6+2 (octahedral)

35. Effective atomic number of Fe in Fe2(CO)9 is

Under the influence

(1) Mn2+ (2) Fe2+ (3) Ni2+ (4) Cu2+

Sol. Answer (4)

On the basis of Erwin William series, stability of complex increases as

39. Which of the following is most stable complex?

(1) [Co(NH3)6]+2 (2) [Co(NH3)6]+3 (3) [Co(en)2(NH3)2]+3 (4) [Co(en)3]+3

Sol. Answer (4)

Due to Chelation Effect.

1. Identify the colourless complexes

(1) Ti(NO3)4 (2) [Cu(NCCH3)4]+BF4– (3) [Cr(NH3)6]Cl3 (4) K3[VF6]

Sol. Answer (1, 2)

2. Which of the following complexes are paramagnetic?

(1) Ni(H2O)6]2+ (2) [MnCl4]2– (3) [Zn(NH3)4]2+ (4) [Co(NH3)6]3+

Sol. Answer (1, 2)

Ni+2 and Mn+2 have unpaired e–, so these are paramagnetic.

3. Identify the incorrect statements about [Cu(NH3)4]2+

(1) The complex is tetrahedral (2) The complex is square planar

Sol. Answer (1, 4)

(1) Ionisation isomerism (2) Coordination isomerism

(3) Linkage isomerism (4) Position isomerism

Sol. Answer (1, 3)

ambidient NO2 ligand.

(1) Tetrahedral (2) Octahedral (3) Square planar (4) Linear