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Short Answer Type Questions [I] [2 Marks]

Question 1.
Name the following coordination compounds according to IUPAC system of nomenclature :
(i) [Co(NH3)4 (H2O)Cl]Cl2
(ii) [CrCl2(en)2]Cl,
(en = ethane – 1, 2 – diamine) (Delhi 2010)
Answer:
(i) [CO(NH3)4 (H2O)Cl]Cl2
Tetraammine aquachlorido cobalt (III) chloride
(ii) [CrCl2(en)2]Cl
Dichlorobis (ethane-1, 2-diamine) chromium (III) chloride

Question 2.
How is the stability of a co-ordination compound in solution decided ?
How is the dissociation constant of a complex defined? (Comptt. All India 2012)
Answer:
Stability of a complex in solution means the measure of resistance to the replacement of a ligand by some other
ligand. This stablility can be expressed in terms of equilibrium constant.
Let the reaction between metal and ligand be represented as
Ma+ + nLx- ⇌ MLnb+
Stability or Dissociation constant (K)
=
The reciprocal of the stability constant K is known as instability constant or dissociation constant

Factors affecting the stability of a complex ion

(i) Nature of metal ion : Greater the charge and smaller the size of the ion, more is its charge density and greater
will be stability of the complex.
(ii) Nature of ligand : More the basicity of ligand, more is its tendency to donate electron pair and therefore, more
is the stability of the complex.

Question 3.
[Fe(H2O)6]3+ is strongly paramagnetic whereas [Fe(CN) 6]3- is weakly paramagnetic. Explain. (At. no. Fe = 26)
(Comptt. All India 2012)
Answer:
In both the cases, Fe is in oxidation state +3. Outer electronic configuration of Fe+3 is :

In the presence of CN–, the 3d electrons pair up leaving only one unpaired electron. The hybridisation involved is
d2sp3 forming inner orbital complex which is weakly paramagnetic. In the presence of H 2O (a weak ligand), 3d
electrons do not pair up. The hybridisation involved is sp3d2 forming an outer orbital complex. As it contains five
unpaired electrons so it is strongly paramagnetic. .

Question 4.
Explain why [Co(NH3)6]3+ is an inner orbital complex whereas [Ni(NH3)6]2+ is an outer orbital complex. (At. no. Co =
27, Ni = 28) (Comptt. All India 2013)
Answer:
In [Co(NH3)6]3+, the d-electrons of Co3+ ([Ar]3d6 45°) get paired leaving behind two empty d-orbital and undergo
d2sp3 hybridization and hence inner orbital complex, while in [Ni(NH3)6]2+ the d-electrons of Ni2+ ([Ar]3d8 45°) do not
pair up and use outer 4d subshell hence outer orbital complex.

Question 5.
Write the IUPAC name of the complex [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]+. What type of isomerism does it exhibit? (Delhi 2014)
Answer:
IUPAC name : Tetraamine dichlorido chromium (III) ion.
It exhibits geometrical isomerism.

Question 6.
(i) Write down the IUPAC name of the following complex :
[Cr(NH3)2CI3(en)]Cl (en = ethylenediamine)
(ii) Write the formula for the following complex : Pentaamminenitrito-o-Cobalt (III) (Delhi 2015)
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Answer:
(I) [Cr(NH3)2Cl3(en)]Cl
IUPAC name : Diammine dichlorido ethylenediamine chromium (III) chloride.
(ii) [Co(NH3)5(ONO)]2+

Question 7.
(i) Write down the IUPAC name of the following complex :
[CO(NH3)5Cl]2+
(ii) Write the formula for the following complex : Potassium tetrachloridonickelate (II) (All India 2015)
Answer:
(i) [CO(NH3)5Cl]2+
IUPAC name : Pentaammine chlorido cobalt (III) ion
(ii) Formula of the complex potassium tetrachloridonickelate (II) K2[NiCl4]

Question 8.
When a co-ordination compound CrCl3.6H2O is mixed with AgNO3, 2 moles of AgCl are precipitated per mole of
the compound. Write
(i) Structural formula of the complex.
(ii) IUPAC name of the complex. (Delhi 2016)
Answer:
(i) The complex formed on mixing a coordination compound CrCl 3.6H2O with AgNO3 is as follows
CrCl3.6H2O + AgNO3 → [Cr(H2O5)Cl]Cl2. H2O
(ii) Pentaaquachloridochromium (III) chloride monohydrate

Question 9.
When a coordination compound CoCl3.6NH3 is mixed with AgNO3, 3 moles of AgCl are precipitated per mole of
the compound. Write
(i) Structural formula of the complex
(ii) IUPAC name of the complex (All India 2016)
Answer:
(i) Complex so formed is:
CoCl3.6NH3 + AgNO3 → [Co(NH3)6]Cl3
(ii) IUPAC name of complex is: Hexaamminecobalt (III) chloride

Question 10.
Using IUPAC norms write the formulae for the following:
(i) Sodium dicyanidoaurate (I)
(it) Tetraamminechloridonitrito-N-platinum (IV) sulphate (Delhi 2017)
Answer:
(i) Na[Au(CN)2]
(ii) [Pt(NH3)4 Cl(NO2)] (SO4

Question 11:
(i) Write down the IUPAC name of the following complex:
[Pt(NH3)(H20)Cl2]
(ii) Write the formula for the following complex:
tris(ethane-l,2-diamine)chromium(III) chloride.
Answer:
(i) Ammineaqua dichlorido platinum [II]
(ii) [Cr(en)3]Cl3.

Question 12:
(i) Write down the IUPAC name of the following complex:
K3[Fe(CN)6]
(ii) Write the formula for the following complex:
Pentaaminenitrito-N-cobalt(III)
Answer:
(i) Potassium hexacyano ferrate (III)
(ii) [CO(NH3)5N02]2+

Question 13:
Write down the IUPAC name of the complex [Co(en)2Cl 2]+. What type of isomerism is shown by this complex?
Answer:
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Dichloro Bis-(ethane-l,2 diamine) Cobalt (III).
It will show geometrical as well as optical isomerism.

Question 14:
Using IUPAC norms write the formulae for the following coordination compounds:
(i) Tetracarbonylnickel(O)
(ii) Potassium tetracyanidoferrate(Il)
Answer:
(i) [Ni(CO)4] (ii) K2[Fe(CN)4]

Question 15:
Write down the IUPAC name of the complex [CO(NH3)5(C03)]Cl. What type of isomerism is shown by this
complex?
Answer:
Pentaamminecarbonato cobalt (III) chloride.
It shows ionisation isomerism.

Question 16:
Using IUPAC norms write the formulae for the following coordination compounds:
(i) Tetrachloridocuprate(II)
(it) Potassium tetrahydroxozincate(II).
Answer:
(i) [CuCl4]2- (ii) K2[Zn(OH)4]

Question 17:
Write down the IUPAC name of the complex [Pt(en) 2Cl2]2+. What type of isomerism is shown by this complex?
Answer:
Dichlorido bis(ethane 1,2-diamine) platinum (IV)
It will show geometrical as well as optical isomerism

Question 18:
Using IUPAC norms write the formulae for the following coordination compounds:
(i) Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride
(ii) Potassium tetrachloridonickelate(II).
Answer:
(i) [CO(NH3)6]Cl3 (ii) K2[NiCl4]

Question 19:
(i) Write down the IUPAC name of the following complex: [CO(NH3)5(N02)](N03)2
(ii) Write the formula for the following complex: Potassium tetracyanidonickelate(II).
Answer:
(i) Pentaammine nitrito-N-cobalt(III) nitrate
(ii) K2[Ni(CN)4]

Question 20:
(i) Write down the IUPAC name of the following complex: ‘
[Cr(NH3)2Cl2(en)]Cl (en = ethylenediamine)
(ii) Write the formula for the following complex:
Pentaamminenitrito-O-Cobalt (III).
Answer:
(i) Diammine dichlorido (ethane 1, 2-diamine) Chromium (III) chloride.
(ii) [CO(NH3)5ONO]2+

Question 21:
(i) Write down the IUPAC name of the following complex: [CO(NH3)5Cl]2+
(ii) Write the formula for the following complex:
Potassium tetrachloridonickelate (II)
Answer:
(i) Pentaamminechloridocobalt (III)
(ii) K2[NiCl4]

Question 22:
(i) Write down the IUPAC name of the following complex:
[Cr(en)3]Cl3
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(ii) Write the formula for the following complex:
Potassium tri oxalato chromate(III)
Answer:
(i) Tris (ethane 1, 2-diamine) Chromium (III) Chloride.
(ii) K3[Cr(C204)3]

Question 23:
Write the IUPAC name of the complex [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]+. What type of isomerism does it exhibit?
Answer:

Question 24:
Write the state of hybridization, shape and IUPAC name of the complex [C0F 6]3-.
(Atomic no. of Co = 27)
Answer:

Question 25:
Write the state of hybridization, shape and IUPAC name of the complex [Ni(CN) 4]2-.
(Atomic no. of Ni = 28)
Answer:
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Question 26:
Write the state of hybridization, shape and IUPAC name of the complex [CO(NH 3)6]3+. (Atomic no. of Co = 27)
Answer:

Question 27:
(i) Write the IUPAC name of the complex [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]Cl.
(ii) What type of isomerism is exhibited by the complex [Co(en) 3]3+? (en = ethane-1, 2-diamine)
(iii) Why is [NiCl4]2- paramagnetic but [Ni(CO)4] is diamagnetic? (At. nos.: Cr = 24, Co = 27, Ni = 28)
Answer:

Question 28:
Write down the IUPAC name for each of the following complexes:
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(i) [CO(NH3)5Cl]Cl2 (ii) K3[Fe(CN)6] (iii) [NiCl2]2-
Answer:
(i) Pentaammine chlorido cobalt(III) chloride
(ii) Potassium hexacyanido ferrate(III).
(iii) Tetrachloridonickelate(II).

Question 29:
Draw the structures of optical isomers of each of the following complexes:
[Co(C204)3]3-, [Pt Cl2(en)2]2+, [Cr(NH3)2Cl2(en)]+
Answer:

Question 30:
Write IUPAC name and draw structure of following complexes:
(a) [Co(OX)3]3- (b) Cr[(CO)6] (c) [PtCl3(C2H4)]+
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Answer:

Question 31:
Name the following coordination compounds and draw their structures:
(i) [CoCl2(en)2]Cl .
(ii) [Pt(NH3)2Cl(N02)] (At no. Co = 27, Pt = 78)
Answer:

Question 32:
Draw the structures of isomers, if any, and write the names of the following complexes:
(i) [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]+ (ii) [Co(en)3]3+
[Atomic numbers Cr = 24, Co = 27]
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Answer:

Question 33:
Give the name, the stereochemistry and the magnetic behaviour of the following complexes:
(i) [CO(NH3)5 Cl] Cl2 (ii) K2[Ni(CN)4]
Answer:
(i) Pentaammine chloridocobalt III chloride. It is octahedral (d2sp3) and diamagnetic.
(ii) Potassium tetracyanido nickelate(II). It is square planar (dsp2 hybridised) and diamagnetic

Question 34:
Name the following coordination compounds according to IUPAC system of nomenclature.
(i) [CO(NH3)2 (H2O) Cl] Cl2
(ii) [Cr Cl2(en)2] Cl, (en = ethane-1,2-diamine)
Answer:
(i) Tetraammineaquachlorido cobalt(III) chloride.
(ii) Dichlorido bis(ethane 1, 2-diamine) chromium (III) chloride.

Question 35:
Describe the shape and magnetic behaviour of following complexes:
(i) [CO(NH3)6]3+ (ii) [Ni(CN)4]2-,
(At. No. Co = 27, Ni = 28)
Answer:
(i) It is octahedral, d2sp3 hybridised, diamagnetic in nature.
(ii) It is square planar, dsp2 hybridised, diamagnetic in nature.

Question 36:
Describe the state of hybridization, the shape and the magnetic’behaviour of the following complexes:
(i) [Cr(H20)2(C204)2]- (ii) [Co(NH3)2(en)2]3+, (en = ethane-1, 2-diamine)
(At. Nos : Cr = 24, Co = 27)
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Answer:

Question 37:
Explain the following terms.
(i) Crystal field splitting in an octahedral field.
(ii) Spectrochemical series.
Answer:
(i) Refer Ans. to Q.58 (iii).
(ii) The series in which ligands are arranged in the increasing order of their strength is called spectrochemical
series.
T< Br-< SCN-< Cl-

Short Answer Type Questions [II] [3 Marks]

Question 38:
(i) What type of isomerism is shown by [CO(NH3)5ONO]Cl2?
(ii) On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration for d4 ion if A0 < P.
(iii) Write the hybridization and shape of [Fe(CN)6]3-. (Atomic number of Fe — 26)
Answer:
(i) Linkage isomerism
(ii) t32g e1g
(iii) d2sp2, octahedral shape.

Question 39:
(i) What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Ag(NH3)2][Ag(CN)2]?
(ii) On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration for d4 ion if A0 < P.
(iii) Write the hybridization and shape of [Ni(CN)4]2_. (Atomic’number of Ni = 28)
Answer:
(i) Coordination isomerism
(ii) t32g e1g
(iii) dsp2, square planar.

Question 40:
(а) Write the hybridization and shape of the following complexes:
(i) [FeF6]3 (ii) [Ni(CO)4]
(b) Out of CN- and CO which ligand forms more stable complex with metal and why?
Answer:
(a) (i) [FeF6]3_ has sp3d2 hybridization, octahedral shape.
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(ii) [Ni(CO)4] has sp3 hybridization, tetrahedral shape.
(b) CO forms more stable complex than CN- because it can form both a as well as n-bond with central metal
atom or ion.

Question 41:
(a) Write the hybridization and shape of the following complexes:
(i) [CoF6]3- (ii) [Ni(CN)4]2-
(Atomic number : Co = 27, Ni = 28)
(b) Out of NH3 and CO, which ligand forms a more stable complex with a transition metal and why?
Answer:
(a) (i) sp3d2, octahedral (ii) dsp2, square planar.
(b) CO can form more stable complex than NH3 because it is the strongest ligand and can form both a as well as
Ti-bond (strategic bonding or back bonding).

Question 42:
(a) Write the hybridization and shape of the following complexes:
(i) [CO(NH3)6]3+ (ii) [NiCl4]2-
(Atomic number : Co = 27, Ni = 28)
(b) Out of NH3 and ‘en’, which ligand forms more stable complex with metal and why?
Answer:
(a) (i) d2sp3, octahedral
(ii) sp3, tetrahedral.
(b) en will form more stable complex because it is bidentate ligand.

Question 43:
(i) Draw the geometrical isomers of complex [Co(en)2Cl2]+.
(ii) On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration for d4 ion if Δ0 > P.
(iii) [NiCl4]2_ is paramagnetic while [Ni(CO)4] is diamagnetic, though both are tetrahedral. Why? (Atomic number
of Ni = 28)
Answer:

(ii) t4 2g
(iii) [NiCl4]2_ has unpaired electron, whereas [Ni(CO) 4] does not have unpaired electrons, therefore, diamagnetic.

Question 44:
(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 CuS04 solution is mixed with (NH4)2 S04 solution in the ratio of 1 : 4 does not give test for Cu2+ ion, Why?
Answer:
(a) It has 5 unpaired electrons.
(b) [CO(NH3)6]2 (S04)3, octahedral.
(c) [CU(NH3)4] S04 is formed which does not have free Cu2+ ions.

Question 45:
(i) Draw the geometrical isomers of complex [Pt(NH3)2Cl2].
(ii) On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration for d4 ion if Δ0 < P.
(ii) Write the hybridization and magnetic behaviour of the complex [Ni(CO) 4].
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Answer:

Question 46:
(i) What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Cr(H20)6]Cl3?
(ii) On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration for d4 ion if Δ0 > P.
(iii) Write the hybridization and shape of [CoF6]3-.
(Atomic number of Co = 27)
Answer:

Question 47:
(i) Draw the geometrical isomers of complex [Pt(en) 2Cl2]2+.
(ii) On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration for d4 ion, if Δ0> P.
(iii) Write the hybridization type and magnetic behaviour of the complex
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Answer:

Question 48:
Write the IUPAC names of the following coordination compounds:
(i) [Cr(NH3)3Cl3]
(ii) K3[Fe(CN)6]
(iii) [CoBr2(en)2]+, (en = ethylenediamine)
Answer:
(i) Triamminetrichloridochromium (III)
(ii) Potassiumhexacyanoferrate (III)
(iii) Dibromidobis (ethane 1, 2-diamine)cobalt (III)

Question 49:
Write the types of isomerism exhibited by the following complexes:
(i) [CO(NH3)5Cl]S04 (ii) [Co(en)3]3+ (iii) [Co(NH3)6] [Cr(CN)6]
Answer:
(i) Ionisation isomerism (ii) Optical isomerism (iii) Coordination isomerism

Question 50:
For the complex [NiCl 4]2_ , write
(i) the IUPAC name,
(ii) the hybridization type,
(iii) the shape of the complex.
(Atomic no. of Ni = 28)
Answer:
(i) Tetrachloridonickelate(II) (ii) sp4 (iii) Tetrahedral

Question 51:
What is meant by crystal field splitting energy? On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic
configuration of d4 in terms of tgg and eg in an octahedral field when (i) Δ0 > P (ii) Δ0 < P
Answer:
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The difference between energies of two sets of d-orbitals t2g and e is called crystal field splitting energy (ΔQ).
(i) If Δ0 > P, the configuration will be t2g, eg. Ligands will produce strong field and low spin complex will be
formed.
(ii) If Δ0 < P, the configuration will be t2g, eg and it is in the case of weak field ligands and high spin complex will
be formed.

Question 52:
(a) Write the IUPAC name of the complex [CoBr 2(en)2]+.
(b) What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Co(NH3)5S04]Br?
(c) Why is CO a stronger ligand than NH3 in complexes?
Answer:
(a) Dibromidobis (ethane-1, 2-diamine)cobalt(III)
(b) Ionisation isomerism
(c) It is because CO can form a as well as tr-bonds, therefore, it is stronger ligand thap NH3 which can form only
a-bond.

Question 53:
(a) Write the formulae for the following coordination compounds:
(i) Tetraammineaquachloridocobalt (III) chloride (ii) Potassium tetracyanonickelate (II)
(b) Write the hybridization of the complex [NiCI 4]2-. (Atomic number of Ni = 28)
Answer:

Question 54:
(a) What type of isomerism is shown by each of the following complexes:
(i) [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] (ii) [CO(NH3)5(N02)]Cl2
(b) Give an example of the role of coordination compounds in biological systems.
Answer:

Question 55:
State a reason for each of the following situations:
(i) Co2+ is easily oxidised to Co3+ in presence of a strong ligand.
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(ii) CO is a stronger complexing reagent than NH3.
(iii) The molecular shape of Ni(CO)4 is not the same as that of [Ni(CN) 4]2_.
Answer:
(i) Strong ligands provide energy which overcomes 3rd ionisation enthalpy and Co2+ gets oxidised to Co3+.
(ii) CO can form a as well as n bond, therefore, it is stronger ligand than NH3which can form only a bond.
(iii) Ni(CO)4 has spb3 hybridization, tetrahedral shape, whereas [Ni(CN)4]2- has dsp2 hybridization, therefore, it
has a square planar shape.

Question 56:
Give the formula of each of the following coordination entities:
(i) Co3 + ion is bound to one Cl-, one NH3 molecule and two bidentate ethylene diamine (en) molecules.
(ii) Ni2+ ion is bound to two water molecules and two oxalate ions.
Write the name and magnetic behaviour of each of the above coordination entities. (At. nos. Co = 27, Ni = 28)
Answer:

Question 57:
Write the name of the structure and the magnetic behaviour of each one of the following complexes:
(i) [Pt(NH3)2Cl(N02)]
(ii) [CO(NH3)4 Cl2] Cl
(iii) Ni(CO)4
(At. nos. Co = 27, Ni = 28, Pt = 78)
Answer:
(i) Diammine chlorido nitrito-N-platinum(II). It is square planar and diamagnetic.
(ii) Tetraammine dichlorido cobalt(III) chloride. It is octahedral and diamagnetic.
(iii) Tetracarbonyl nickel(O). It is tetrahedral and diamagnetic complex.

Question 58:
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Answer:

Question 59:
Name the following coordination entities and draw the structures of their stereoisomers:
(i) [Co(en)2Cl2]+ (en = ethan-1, 2-diamine)
(ii) [Cr(C204)3]3-
(iii) [CO(NH3)3Cl3] (Atomic numbers Cr = 24, Co = 27)
(Atomic numbers Fe = 26, Cr = 24, Ni = 28)
Answer:
(i) Hexacyanido ferrate(II). It has octahedral structure.
(ii) Tetraammine dichlorido chromium(III). It has octahedral structure.
(iii) Tetracyanidonickelate(II). It has square planar structure.

Question 60:
Explain the following:
(i) The n-complexes are known for transition elements only.
(ii) Nickel (II) does not form low spin octahedral complexes.
(iii) [Fe(CN)6]4- and [Fe(H20)6]2 + are of different colours in dilute solutions.
Answer:
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(i) Transition metals have vacant d-orbitals which accept lone pair from ligands to form a bond and give pair of
electron to molecular orbital of ligand forming 7t-bond.
(ii) Ni2+ has unpaired electrons, therefore, forms high spin complex as pairing of electrons does not take place
because after pairing only one d-orbital will be left which cannot be used in octahedral complex.
(iii) They absorb different wavelengths from visible light, undergo d-d transitions and radiate complementary
colour. CN- is stronger ligand than H2O.

Question 61:
Name the following complexes and draw the structures of one possible isomer of each:
(i) [Cr(C204)3]3-
(ii) [Pt(NH3)2Cl2]
(iii) [Co(en)2Cl2]+
(en = ethane-1,2-diamine or ethylenediamine)
Answer:
(i) Refer Ans. to Q.46 (ii).
(ii) Refer Ans. to Q.42 (a) (i).
(iii) Refer Ans. to Q.46 (i).

Question 62:
Write the name, stereochemistry and magnetic behaviour of the following:
(At. nos Mn = 25, Co = 27, Ni = 28)
(i) K4[Mn(CN)6]
(it) [CO(NH3)5Cl]Cl2
(iii) K2[Ni(CN)4]
Answer:
(i) Potassium hexacyano-manganate(II). It has octahedral shape and is paramagnetic in nature.
(ii) Pentaaminechloridocobalt(III) chloride. It has octahedral shape and is diamagnetic in nature.
(iii) Potassium tetracyanonickelate(II). It has square planar shape and is diamagnetic in nature.

Question 63:
For the complex [Fe(en)2Cl2]Cl, identify the following:
(i) Oxidation number of iron.
(ii) Hybrid orbitals and shape of the complex.
(iii) Magnetic behaviour of the complex.
(iv) Number of its geometrical isomers.
(v) Whether there may be optical isomer also.
(vi) Name of the complex.
Answer:
(i) +3 (III)
(ii) d2sp3, octahedral
(iii) paramagnetic
(iv) Two geometrical isomers
(v) Yes, there may be optical isomer also due to presence of polydentate ligand.
(vi) Dichlorido bis-(ethane 1, 2-diamine) Iron (III)

Question 64:
Explain the following terms giving a suitable example in each case:
(i) Ambidentate ligand
(ii) Denticity of a ligand
(iii) Crystal field splitting in an octahedral field.
Answer:
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Question 65:
Write the structures and names of all the stereoisomers of the following compounds:
(i) [Co (en)3]Cl3
(ii) [Pt(NH3)2Cl2]
(iii) [Fe(NH3)4 Cl2] Cl
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Answer:

Question 66:
Write the state of hybridisation, the shape and the magnetic behaviour of the following complex entities:
(i) [Cr(NH3)4Cl2] Cl
(ii) [Co(en)3] Cl3
(iii) K2[Ni(CN)4]
Answer:
(i) [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]Cl has d2sps hybridization, octahedral shape and paramagnetic.
(ii) [Co (en)3] Cl3 has d?sp3 hybridization, octahedral shape and diamagnetic.
(iii) K2[Ni(CN)4] has dsp2 hybridization, square planar shape, diamagnetic.

Question 67:
Explain the following:
(i) Nickel does not form low spin octahedral complexes.
(ii) The Tt-complexes are known for the transition metals only.
(iii) Co2+ is easily oxidised to Co3+ in the presence of a strbng ligand.
Answer:
(i) Ni (28) : [Ar] 452 3d8 Ni2+ (28) : [Ar] 45° 3d8
In octahedral complexes, pairing of electrons will not take place even if we have strong field ligand, therefore, Ni
does not form low spin octahedral complexes.
(ii) In tt-complexes, CT bond is formed by donation of n electrons or lone pair to vacant d-orbital of transition
metal and 7t-bond is formed by back donation of pair of electrons from transition metal to vacant antibond¬ing
orbitals of alkene or carbon monoxide. These conditions are met or found only in transition metals.
(iii) Co2+ is oxidised to Co3+ in presence of strong field ligand because energy needed for oxidation is provided
by strong field ligand and Co3+ is more stable than Co2+.

Question 68:
(a) Square planar complexes (of MXJLJ type) with coordination number of 4 exhibit geometrical isomerism,
whereas tetrahedral complexes with similar composition do not. Why?
(b) Describe the type of hybridization, shape and magnetic property of [CO(NH3)4Cl2]Cl. [Given : At. no. of Co =
27]
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Answer:

Question 69:
Write the name, the state of hybridization, the shape and the magnetic behaviour of the following complexes:
[CoCl4]2-, [Cr(H20)2(C204)2]- , [Ni(CN)4]2-,
(At. No. : Co = 27, Ni = 28, Cr = 24)
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Question 70:
Giving a suitable example for each, explain the following:
(i) Crystal field splitting (ii) Linkage isomerism (iii) Ambidentate ligand
Answer:
(i) The splitting of d-orbitals in presence of ligands is called crystal field splitting, e.g. octahedral and tetrahedral.
(ii) Complex having ambidentate ligand shows linkage isomerism, e.g. [CO(NH3)5N02]2+ and [Co(NH3)5ONO]2+
are linkage isomers.
(iii) Refer Ans. to Q.58 (iii).

Question 71:
Compare the following complexes with respect to their shape, magnetic behaviour and the hybrid orbitals
involved:
(i) [COF4]2- (ii) [Cr(H20)2(C202)2]- (iii) [Ni(CO)4]
(At. no. : Co = 27, Cr = 24, Ni = 28)
Answer:
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Question 72:
Compare the following complexes with respect to structural shapes of units, magnetic behaviour and hybrid
orbitals involved in units: [Co(NH3)6]3+, [Cr(NH3)6]3+, [Ni(CO)4]
(At. Nos.: Co = 27, Cr = 24, Ni = 28)
Answer:
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Question 73:
Compare the following complexes with respect to structural shapes of units, magnetic behaviour and hybrid
orbitals involved in units:
(i) [Ni(CN)4]2- (ii) [NiCl4]2- (iii) [CoF6]3- [At. nos. : Ni = 28; Co = 27]
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Question 74:
Three geometrical isomers are possible for [Co(en) (H20)2(NH3)2]3+. Draw molecular structures of these three
isomers and indicate which one of them is chiral.
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Question 75:
Compare the following complexes with respect to their molecular shape and magnetic behaviour :
(i) [Cr(NH3)6]3+ (ii) [Fe(CN)6]4- (iii) [NiCl4]2-
(At. No. : Cr = 24, Fe = 26, Ni = 28)
Answer:
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Question 76:
Explain the following giving an example in each case:
(i) Linkage isomerism
(ii) An outer orbital complex
(iii) A bidentate ligand
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Question 77:
Explain the following:
(i) Low spin octahedral complexes of nickel are not known.
(ii) The n-complexes are known for transition elements only.
(iii) CO is a stronger ligand than NH3 for many metals.
Answer:
(i) Refer Ans. to Q.67 (i).
(ii) Refer Ans. to Q.67 (ii).
(iii) Refer Ans. to Q.17 (b).