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 For the complex [Cr(C2O4)2(H2O)2]–, the oxidation number of Cr is ................and the
coordination number of Cr is .......................
(A) +3, 6 (B) +3, 4 (C) +2, 6 (D) +2, 4

 Consider the complex ion [Cr(NH3)2(C2O4)2]¯. What is the

(i) oxidation number of the metal atom.
(ii) coordination number of the metal atom.
(iii) charge on the complex if all ligands were chloride ions ?
(i) (ii) (iii)
(A) –1 6 –3
(B) +3 6 –3
(C) +3 6 –1
(D) –1 5 –3

 Some salts although containing two different metallic elements give test for one of them in
solution. Such salts are
(A) complex salt (B) double salt (C) normal salt (D) none of these

 Which of the following forms with an excess of CN–, a complex having coordination number
two ?
(A) Cu2+ (B) Ag+ (C) Ni2+ (D) Fe2+

 Aqueous solution of FeSO4 gives tests for both Fe2+ and SO42– but after addition of excess of
KCN, solution ceases to give test for Fe2+. This is due to the formation of
(A) the double salt FeSO4.2KCN.6H2O
(B) Fe(CN)3
(C) the complex ion [Fe(CN)6]4–
(D) the complex ion [Fe(CN)6]3–

 Which one of the following species does not represent cationic species of vanadium formed in
aqueous solution
(A) VO+2 (B) VO2+ (C) [V(H2O)6]3+ (D) VO22+


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 The correct name of, [Ni(DMG)2] a rosy red precipitate is
(A) bis (dimethyl glyoximato) nickel (II) (B) bis (dimethyl glyoximato) nickelate (II)
(C) bis (dimethyl glyoxime) nickel (II) (D) bis (dimethyl glyoxime) nickelate (II)

 How many EDTA–4 molecules are required to make an octahedral complex with a Ca2+ ion ?
(A) Six (B) Three (C) One (D) Two

 Diethylene triamine is:

(A) Chelating agent (B) Polydentate ligand
(C) Tridentate ligand (D) All of these

 Which of the following has five donor (coordinating) sites?

(A) Triethylene tetramine (B) Ethylenediamine tetracetate ion
(C) Ethylenediamine triacetate ion (D) Diethylene triamine

 Which of the following species is not expected to be a ligand

(A) NO+ (B) NH4+ (C) NH2– + NH3+ (D) CO

 The number of donor sites in dimethyl glyoxime, glycinato, diethylene triamine and EDTA are
respectively:
(A) 2, 2, 3 and 4 (B) 2, 2, 3 and 6 (C) 2, 2, 2 and 6 (D) 2, 3, 3 and 6

 The disodium salt of ethylene diamine tetracetic acid can be used to estimate the following
ion(s) in the aqueous solution
(A) Mg2+ ion (B) Ca2+ion (C) Na+ ion (D) both Mg2+ and Ca2+

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 Which of the following ligands is called -acceptors ?
CO CN– NO+
(I) (II) (III)
(A) I, II, III only correct. (B) I, II only correct
(C) II, III only correct (D) III only correct

 In Fe(CO)5 , the Fe–C bond possesses :

(A)  character only (B)  character only
(C) ionic character only (D) both  and  characters

 -bonding is not involved in:
(A) ferrocene (B) dibenzene chromium
(C) Zeise's salt (D) Grignard reagent

 Which of the following is not considered as an organometallic compound ?

(A) Ferrocene (B) Cis-platin (C) Ziese's salt (D) Grignard reagent

 Formula of ferrocene is:

(A) [Fe(CN)6]4– (B) [Fe(CN)6]3+ (C) [Fe(CO)5] (D) [Fe(C5H5)2]

 Which of the following is  complex:

(A) Trimethyl aluminium (B) Ferrocene
(C) Diethyl zinc (D) Nickel carbonyl

 In the isoelectronic series of metal carbonyl, the C–O bond strength is expected to increase in
the order.
(A) [Mn(CO)6]+ < [Cr(CO)6] < [V(CO)6]– (B) [V(CO)6]– < [Cr(CO)6] < [Mn(CO)6]+
(C) [V(CO)6]– < [Mn(CO)6]+ < [Cr(CO)6] (D) [Cr(CO)6] < [Mn(CO)6]+ < [V(CO)6]–

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 Each of the following obey Sidgwick effective atomic number rule except
(A) [Cr(CO)6] (B) [Co(NH3)6]3+
(C) [Ni(NH3)6]2+ (D) [PtCl6]2–

 Effective atomic number of Co(CO)4 is 35, hence it is less stable. It attains stability by
(A) Oxidation of Co (B) Reduction of Co
(C) Dimerization (D) Both (B) & (C)

 In the complex Fe(CO)x, the value of x is:

(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 5 (D) 6

 The EAN of platinum in potassium hexachloroplatinate (IV) is:

(A) 46 (B) 86 (C) 36 (D) 84

 The EAN of metal atoms in Fe(CO)2(NO)2 and Co2(CO)8 respectively are
(A) 34, 35 (B) 34, 36 (C) 36, 36 (D) 36, 35

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 Consider the following statements:
According the Werner's theory.
(a) Ligands are connected to the metal ions by covalent bonds.
(b) Secondary valencies have directional properties
(c) Secondary valencies are non-ionisable
Of these statements:
(A) a, b and c are correct (B) b and c are correct
(C) a and c are correct (D) a and b are correct

 A complex of platinum, ammonia and chloride produces four ions per molecule in the solution.
The structure consistent with the observation is:
(A) [Pt(NH3)4]Cl4 (B) [Pt(NH3)2Cl4]
(C) [Pt(NH3)5Cl]Cl3 (D) [Pt(NH3)4Cl2]Cl2

 Which one is the most likely structure of CrCl3·6H2O if 1/3 of total chlorine of the compound
is precipitated by adding AgNO3 to its aqueous solution:
(A) CrCl3·6H2O (B) [CrCl3(H2O)3]·(H2O)3
(C) [CrCl2(H2O)4]·Cl·2H2O (D) [CrCl(H2O)5]Cl2 ·H2O

 The molar ionic conductances of the octahedral complexes.

(I) PtCl4·5NH3 (II) PtCl4·4NH3 (III) PtCl4·3NH3 (IV) PtCl4·2NH3
(A) I < II < III < IV (B) IV < III <II < I
(C) III < IV < II < I (D) IV < III < I < II

 Which of the following complex will NOT conduct electricity ?

(A) [CrCl(H2O)5]Cl2.H2O (B) [Pt(NH3)6]Cl4
(C) [CrCl3(H2O)3].3H2O (D) [Co(NH3)4]Cl2

 The formula of a complex with composition CrCl3.6H2O giving the following observations:
Number of ions = 3 ; Number of Cl– ions = 2 ; Number of non-ionic Cl = 1is
(A) [Cr (H2O)6]Cl3 (B) [CrCl (H2O)5]Cl2.H2O
(C) [CrCl2(H2O)4]Cl.2H2O (D) [CrCl3(H2O)3].3H2O


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 The complex ion in the compound Cs[MnF4(H2O)2] is octahedral and high spin. The name of
the compound and the d-orbital splitting diagram is
_
(A) Cesium diaquatetrafluoridomanganese (III)

_
(B) Cesium diaquatetrafluoridomanganate (III)

_ _
(C) Cesium diaquatetrafluoridomanganate (III)  
_ _
(D) Cesium diaquatetrafluoridomanganate (IV)  

 The IUPAC name of K4[Fe(CN)6] is:

(A) Potassium hexacyanido ferrate (II) (B) Potassium hexacyanido ferrate (4–)
(C) Tetrapotassium hexacyanido ferrate (D) All are correct

 Trioxalato aluminate (III) and tetrafluoro-borate (III) ions are respectively
(A) [Al(C2O4)3] , [BF4]3– (B) [Al(C2O4)3]3+ , [BF4]3+
(C) [Al(C2O4)3]3– , [BF4]– (D) [Al(C2O4)3]2– , [BF4]2–

 The IUPAC name of the red coloured complex [Fe(C4H7O2N2)2] obtained from the reaction of
Fe2+ and dimethyl glyoxime
(A) bis (dimethyl glyoxime) ferrate (II)
(B) bis (dimethyl glyoximato) iron (II)
(C) bis (2, 3-butanediol dioximato) iron (II)
(D) bis (2, 3-butanedione dioximato) iron (II)

 The IUPAC name for the coordination compound Ba[BrF4]2 is

(A) Barium tetrafluorobromate (V) (B) Barium tetrafluorobromate (III)
(C) Barium bis (tetrafluorobromate) (III) (D) none of these

 The formula of the complex hydridotrimethoxidoborate (III) ion is:

(A) [BH(OCH3)3]2– (B) [BH2(OCH3)3]2-
(C) [BH(OCH3)3]– (D) [BH(OCH3)3]+


 The IUPAC name of the Wilkinson's catalyst [RhCl(PPh3)3] is
(A) Chloridotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(I)
(B) Chloridotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(IV)
(C) Chloridotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(0)
(D) Chloridotris(triphenylphosphine)rhodium(VI)

 The formula for the compound tris (ethane-1, 2-diamine)cobalt (III) sulphate is
(A) [Co(en)3]SO4 (B) [Co(SO)4(en)3] (C) [Co(en)3](SO4)2 (D) [Co(en)3]2(SO4)3

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 Coordination compounds [Pt(NH3)3(NCS)] and [Pt(NH3)3(SCN)] are examples of......isomerism
(A) coordination (B) linkage
(C) ionizaiton (D) optical

 In which of the following pairs both the complexes show optical isomerism ?
(A) cis-[Cr(C2O4)2Cl2]3–, trans-[Co(NH3)4Cl2]
(B) [Co(en)3]Cl3, cis-[Co(en)2Cl2]Cl
(C) [PtCl (dien)]Cl, [NiCl2Br2]2–
(D) [Co(NO3)3 (NH3)3], cis-[Pt(en)2Cl2]

 The type of isomerism present in pentaamminenitrochromium (III) chloride is :

(A) optical (B) linkage (C) hydrate (D) polymerisation

 Which of the following does not have optical isomer ?

(A) [Co(en)3]Cl3 (B) [Co(NH3)3Cl3] (C) [Co(en)2Cl2]Cl (D) [Co(en)(NH3)2Cl2]Cl

 Which of the following is considered to be an anticancer species ?

CH2 2–
Cl Cl Cl
Pt CH 2
(A) (B) Pt
Cl Cl Cl Cl

H3N Cl H3N Cl
Pt Pt
(C) (B)
H3N Cl Cl NH3


 Which of the following can exhibit geometrical isomerism ?
(A) [MnBr4]2– (B) [Pt(NH3)3Cl]+
(C) [PtCl2·[P(C2H5)3]2]2 (D) [Fe(H2O)5NOS]2+

 Type of isomerism exhibited by [Cr(NCS)(NH3)5] [ZnCl4]

(A) Coordination isomerism (B) Linkage isomerism
(C) Ionization isomerism (D) Both coordination and linkage isomerism

 The complexes given below show:

Cl Cl Cl
(C2H5)3P Cl Cl
pt Pt pt Pt
(C2H5)3P Cl Cl
P(C2H5)3 and (C2H5)3P Cl
(A) Optical isomerism (B) Co-ordination isomerism
(C) Geometrical isomerism (D) Co-ordination position isomerism

 The total number of possible isomers of the compound [CuII(NH3)4] [PtIICl4] are:
(A) 3 (B) 5 (C) 4 (D) 6

 Which complex is likely to show optical activity:

(A) Trans-[CoCl2(NH3)4]+ (B) [Cr(H2O)6]3+
(C) Cis-[Co(NH3)2(en)2]3+ (D) Trans-[Co(NH3)2(en)2]3+

 The two compounds [Co(SO4)(NH3)5]Br and [Co(SO4)(NH3)5 ]Cl represent:

(A) Linkage isomerism (B) Ionisation isomerism
(C) Co-ordination isomerism (D) No isomerism

 Which of the following statements is correct?

(A) Geometrical isomerism is not observed in complexes of C.N.4 having tetrahedral geometry
(B) Square planar complexes generally do not show geometrical isomerism
(C) The square planar complex of general formulae Ma3b or Mab3 exhibits cis–trans isomerism
(D) The platinum glycinato complex, [Pt(Gly)2] does not show geometrical isomerism

 Geometrical isomerism can be shown by

(A) [Ag(CN)(NH3)] (B) Na2[Cd(NO2)4] (C) [PtCl4I2] (D) PtCl(NH3)3][Au(CN)4]

 Which of the following ions are optically active?
en en en en
Cl + 3+ Cl
Cl + +

Co Co en Co Co

Cl Cl Cl
en en en en
(I) (II) (III) (IV)
(A) I only (B) II only (C) II and III (D) IV only

 The complex ion has two optical isomers. Their correct configurations are :
Br Br I I
I I Br
Br
en and en en and en
(A) (B)
Br
I I Br
Br Br I I
Br Br
Br en en
Br Br Br

(C) and (D) en and en

I Br Br I I
I
I I I I

 Which of the following complex shows ionization isomerism

(A) [Cr(NH3)6]Cl3 (B) [Cr(en)2]Cl2 (C) [Cr(en)3]Cl3 (D) [CoBr(NH3)5]SO4

 The IUPAC name of Xe [Pt F6] is

(A) Hexafluoridoplatinate (VI) xenon (B) Xenon hexafluoridoplatinate (V)
(C) Xenon hexafluoridoplatinate (VI) (D) Xenonium hexafluoridoplatinum (V)

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 The complex ion which has no d electrons in the central metal atom is (At No. Cr = 24, Mn =
25, Fe = 26 , Co = 27) :
(A) [MnO4]¯ (B) [Co(NH3)6]3+ (C) [Fe(CN)6]3– (D) [Cr(H2O)6]3+

 The structure of iron pentacarbonyl is:

(A) Square planar (B) Trigonal bipyramid
(C) Triangular (D) None of these

 Ni(CO)4 and [Ni(NH3)4]2+ do not differ in
(A) magnetic moment (B) oxidation number of Ni
(C) geometry (D) EAN

 For the correct assignment of electronic configuration of a complex, the valence bond theory
often requires the measurement of
(A) molar conductance (B) optical activity
(C) magnetic moment (D) dipole moment

 A complex of certain metal has the magnetic moment of 4.91 BM whereas another complex of
the same metal with same oxidation state has zero magnetic moment. The metal ion could be
(A) Co2+ (B) Mn2+ (C) Fe2+ (D) Fe3+

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 The magnitude of crystal field stabilisation energy in octahedral field depends on
I : the nature of the ligand
II : the charge on the metal ion
III : whether the metal is in the first, second or third row of the transition elements.
(A) I, II, III are correct. (B) I, II are correct
(C) II, III are correct (D) III is only correct

 Which of the following statements is correct ?

(A) [CoF6]3– and [Co(NH3)6]3+ both are paramagnetic complexes.
(B) [CoF6]3– and [Co(NH3)6]3+ both are high spin complexes.
(C) [CoF6]3– is octahedral while [Co(NH3)6]3+ has a pentagonal pyramid shape.
(D) [CoF6]3– is outerorbital complex while [Co(NH3)6]3+ is inner orbital complex.

 The correct crystal field splitting and electron distribution is

(A) (B) (C) (D)

[Fe(H2O)6]3+ [Fe(CN)6]3– [CoCl4]– [Ni(CN4)]2–


 [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 (atomic number of Cr = 24) has a magnetic moment of 3.83 B.M. The correct
distribution of 3d electrons in the chromium present in the complex is:
(A) 3d1xy, 3d1yz, 3d1zx (B) 3d1xy, 3d1yz, 3d1z2

(C) 3d1(x2  y2 ) ,3d1z2 3d1xz (D) 3d1xy ,3d1(x2  y ) ,3d1yz

 The correct order of magnetic moments is:

(A) [MnCl4]2– > [CoCl4]2– > [Fe(CN)6]4– (B) [MnCl4]2– > [Fe(CN)6]4– > [CoCl4]2–
(C) [Fe(CN)6]4– > [MnCl4]2– > [CoCl4]2– (D) [Fe(CN)6]4– > [CoCl4]2– > [MnCl4]2–

 Which one of the following complexes is an outer orbital complex?

(A) [Fe(CN)6]4– (B) [Mn(CN)6]4–
(C) [Co(NH3)6]3+ D) [Ni(NH3)6]2+

 Assign the hybridization, shape and magnetic moment of K3[Cu(CN)4] :

(A) sp3, tetrahedral , 1.73 B.M. (B) dsp2 ,square planar , 1.73 B.M.
(C) sp3, tetrahedral, diamagnetic (D) dsp2, square planar , 2.44 B.M.

 In which of the following coordination entities, the magnitude of 0 [CFSE in octahedral field]
will be maximum? :
(A) [Co(CN)6]3– (B) [Co(C2O4)3]3– (C) [Co(H2O)6]3+ (D) [Co(NH3)6]3+

 The number of unpaired electrons calculated in [Co(NH3)6]3+ and [CoF6]3– are :
(A) 4 and 4 (B) 0 and 2 (C) 2 and 4 (D) 0 and 4

 The magnetic moment of a salt containing Zn2+ ion is :

(A) 0 (B) 1.87 (C) 5.92 (D) 2

 Geometry, hybridisation and magnetic moment of the ions [Ni(CN)4]2–, [MnBr4]2– and [FeF6]4–
respectively are :
(A) tetrahedral, square planar, octahedral : sp3, dsp2 , sp3d2 : 5.9, 0, 4.9
(B) tetrahedral, square planar, octahedral : dsp2, sp3 , sp3d2 : 0, 5.9, 4.9
(C) square planar, tetrahedral, octahedral : dsp2, sp3 , d2sp3 : 5.9, 4.9, 0
(D) square planar, tetrahedral, octahedral : dsp2, sp3 , sp3d2 : 0, 5.9, 4.9


 Which of the following is not correctly matched?
Complex ion |CFSE|
(A) [Co(NH3)6]3+ 24 Dq
3+
(B) [Cr(NH3)6] 12 Dq
3–
(C) [FeF6] 4 Dq
(D) [Fe(CN)6]3– 20 Dq

 Which of the following is correctly matched?

(A) [Cu(NH3)4]2+ Diamagnetic
(B) [Ni(CN)4]2– Para magnetic
2–
(C) [MnCl4] Diamagnetic
4–
(D) [Fe(CN)6] Diamagnetic

 Which ion has tetrahedral geometry:

(A) [Fe(CO)5] (B) [Co(NH3)6]2+ (C) [NiCl4]2– (D) [Ni(CN)4]2–

 An ion M2+, forms the complexes [M(H2O)6]2+, [M(en)3]2+ and [MBr6]4–, match the complex
with the appropriate colour.
(A) Green, blue and red (B) Blue, red and green
(C) Green, red and blue (D) Red, blue and green

 Among TiF62–, CoF63– , Cu2Cl2 and – NiCl42– the coloureless species are:
(A) CoF63– and NiCl42– (B) TiF62– and CoF63–
(C) NiCl42– and Cu2Cl2 (D) TiF62– and Cu2Cl2

 Oxidation number of Fe in violet coloured complex Na4[Fe(CN)5(NOS)] is:

(A) 0 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4

 Which of the following statements is not correct?

(A) [Ti(NO3)4] is a colourless compound
(B) [Cr(NH3)6)]Cl3 is a coloured compound
(C) K3[VF6] is a colourless compound
(D) [Cu(NCCH3)4]BF4 is a colourless compound


 Of the following which is diamagnetic in nature?
(A) [CoF6]3– (B) [NiCl4]2– (C) [CuCl4]2– (D) [Ni(CN)4]2–

 The number of geometrical isomers for octahedral [CoCl4(NH3)2]–, square planar [AuBr2Cl2]–
and [PtCl2(en)] are
(A) 2, 2, 2 (B) 2, 2, no isomerism (C) 3, 2, 2 (D) 2, 3, no isomerism

 Which of the following is correctly matched ?

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(A) [Cr(CO)6] Paramagnetic Octahedral, sp3d2
(B) [Fe(CO)5] Paramagnetic Trigonal bipyramid, sp3d
(C) [Co(CO)4]– diamagnetic tetrahedral, sp3
(D) [Ni(CO)4] diamagnetic spuare planar, dsp2

 Other than the X–ray diffractions, how could be the following pairs of isomers be distinguished
from one another by
[Cr(NH3)6] [Cr(NO2)6] and [Cr(NO2)2(NH3)4] [Cr(NO2)4(NH3)2]
(A) measuring osmotic pressure of solution at same concentration
(B) measurement of molar conductance
(C) measuring magnetic moments
(D) None of these

 Octahedral complex of Ni(II) must be

(A) inner orbital
(B) outer orbital
(C) inner or outer orbital depending upon the strong or weak field ligand
(D) none of these

 The tetrahedral [CoI4]2– and square planar [PdBr4]2– complex ions are respectively
(A) low spin, high spin (B) high spin, low spin
(C) both low spin (D) both high spin

 Among the following ions which one has the highest paramagnetism
(A) [Cr(H2O)6]3+ (B) [Fe(H2O)6]2+ (C) [Cu(H2O)6]2+ (D) [Zn((H2O)6]2+


 Among the following, the compound that is both paramagnetic and coloured is
(A) K2Cr2O7 (B) (NH4)2[TiCl6] (C) VOSO4 (D) K3[Cu(CN)4]

 The magnetic moment of [NiX4]2– ion is found to be zero. Then the metal of the complex ion is
(X = monodentate anionic ligand).
(A) sp3 hybridised (B) spd2 hybridised
(C) dsp2 hybridised (D) d2sp hybridised

 In the complex FeK2[Fe(CN)6],

(A) Both Fe atoms are in the same oxidation state.
(B) Both Fe atoms are in different oxidation state.
(C) The coordination number of ion is 4.
(D) The complex is a high spin complex.

 In the formula of brown ring complex [Fe(H2O)5(NO)]SO4, the magnetic moment is 3.87 B.M.
The oxidation state of Fe and number of unpaired electrons present respectively are:
(A) 1+, 3 (B) 2+, 3 (C) 3+, 3 (D) 3+, 5

 Each of the following complex shows colour except

(A) K3[VF6] (B) [Cr(NH3)6]Cl3 (C) [Sc(H2O)6]3+ (D) Na2[NiCl4]

 For which of the following types of dn configuration, the number of unpaired electrons in
octahedral complexes remains same irrespective of the ligand field strength.
(A) d3 (B) d4 (C) d5 (D) d6

 The complex ion which has no 'd' electrons in the central metal atom is
(A) [MnO4]– (B) [Co(NH3)6]3+ (C) [Fe(CN)6]3– (D) [Cr(H2O)6]3+

 The spin only magnetic moment of cobalt in the compound K2[Co(SCN)4] is
(A) 3 BM (B) 8 BM (C) 15 BM (D) 24 BM

 Which of the follwoing electronic arrangement gives the highest value of the magnetic
moment?
(A) d6, strong field (B) d7, high spin
(C) d4, weak field (D) d2, strong field


 Select the correct statement among the following :
(A) Cu+2 with coordination number 6 forms perfect octahedral geometry.
(B) Cu+2 in an octahedral complex have symmetrical electron distribution in eg orbitals.
(C) Cu+2 in an octahedral complex have symmetrical electron distribution in t2g orbitals.
(D) All are correct.

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 Coordination compounds have great importance in biological systems. In this context which of
the following statements is incorrect ?
(A) Chlorophyll is a green pigment in plants and contains calcium
(B) Haemoglobin is the red pigment of blood and contains iron
(C) Cyanocobalamin is B12 and contains cobalt
(D) Carboxypeptidase A is an enzyme and contains zinc

 From the stability constant (hypothetical values), given below, predict which is the strongest
ligand:
 [Cu(NH3)4]2+ ,
(A) Cu2+ + 4NH3  K = 4.5 × 1011

 [Cu(CN)4]2–,
(B) Cu2+ 4CN–  K = 2.0 × 1027

 [Cu(en)2]2+ ,
(C) Cu2+ + 2en  K = 3.0 × 1015

 [Cu(H2O)4]2+,
(D) Cu2+ + 4H2O  K = 9.5 × 108

 The oxidation state of Mo in its oxo-complex species [Mo2O4(C2H4)2(H2O)2]2– is:

(A) +2 (B) +3 (C) +4 (D) +5

 On treatment of [Ni(NH3)4]2+ with concentrated HCl, two compounds I and II having the same
formula, [NiCl2(NH3)2] are obtained, I can be converted into II by boiling with dilute HCl. A
solution of I reacts with oxalic acid to form [Ni(C2O4)(NH3)2] wheras II does not react. Point
out the correct statement of the following
(A) I cis, II trans; both tetrahedral (B) I cis, II trans; both square planar
(C) I trans, II cis; both tetrahedral (D) I trans, II cis; both square planar

 Which one of the following statement is incorrect ?

(A) Greater the formation constant (Kf) of a complex ion, greater is its stability.
(B) Greater the positive charge on the central metal ion, greater is the stability of the complex
(C) Greater is the basic character of the ligand, lesser is the stability of the complex.
(D) Chelate complexes have high stability constants.

 The number of ions formed, when bis (ethane-1,2-diamine) copper (II) sulphate is dissolved in
water will be
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4

 A white precipitate of AgCl dissolves in NH4OH due to the formation of

(A) [Ag(NH3)2]Cl (B) [Ag(NH3)2]OH
2+
(C) [Ag(NH4)2] (D) [Ag(NH3)3]Br

 The oxidation sate of iron in Na4[Fe(CN)5(NOS)] is

(A) 1+ (B) 2+ (C) 3+ (D) zero

 Zn(II) ion first gives a white precipitate with NaOH which dissolves in excess of NaOH. This is
due to the formation of a complex. The oxidation sate of zinc in this complex will be.
(A) Zero (B) + II (C) +IV (D) +VI


 (;(5&,6(±,,
0RUHWKDQRQHPD\EHFRUUHFW
 Which of the following exhibit geometrical isomerism (M stands for a metal, and a and b are
achiral ligands)?
(A) Ma2b2(Sq. Pl.) (B) Ma4b2 (C) Ma5b (D) Ma6

 Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct ?

(A) The oxidation state of iron in sodium nitroprusside Na2[Fe(CN)5(NO)] is +2.
(B) [Ag(NH3)2]+ is linear in shape.
(C) In [Fe(H2O)6]3+, Fe is d2sp3 hybridized.
(D) In Ni(CO)4, the oxidation state of Ni is zero.

 Which of the following compound(s) show(s) optical isomerism.

(A) [Pt(bn)2]2+ (B) [CrCl2(en)2]+ (C) [Co(en)3][CoF6] (D) [Zn(gly)2]

 Choose incorrect statement(s) regarding following complex ion.

[Fe(ox)3]3– and [Fe(NO2)6]3–
(A) [Fe(ox)3]3– complex ion is more stable than [Fe(NO2)6]3–.
(B) Both complex ions are optically inactive.
(C) Both follow Sidgwick’s rule of E.A.N.
(D) Both are paramagnetic.

 For which of the following dn configuration of octahedral complex(es), cannot exist in both
high spin and low spin forms.
(A) d3 (B) d5 (C) d6 (D) d8

 Select LQFRUUHFW statement(s) for [Cu(CN)4]3–, [Cd(CN)4]2– and [Cu(NH3)4]2+ complex ion.
(A) Both [Cd(CN)4]2– and [Cu(NH3)4]2+ have square planar geometry
(B) [Cu(CN)4]3– and [Cu(NH3)4]2+ have equal no. of unpaired electron
(C) [Cu(CN)4]3– and [Cd(CN)4]2– can be separated from the mixture on passing H2S gas.
(D) All the three complexes have magnetic moment equal to zero.

 Which of the following statement(s) is/are LQFRUUHFW?

(A) The state of hybridisation of central atom of anionic part of solid PBr5 is sp3d2.
(B) [Co(NH3)6]2+ ion is easily oxidisable while [Co(NO2)6]4– is not.
(C) Bis(glycinato)zinc(II) is optically active.
(D) d z orbital of central metal atom / ion is used in dsp2 hybridisation.
2


 Which of the following will have two stereoisomeric forms?
(A) [Cr(NO3)3(NH3)3] (B) K3[Fe(C2O4)3
+
(C) [CoCl2(en)2] (D) [CoBrCl(Ox)2]3–
 Which is / are not correctly matched.
&RPSOH[FRPSRXQGV ,83$&QDPH
(A) K[CrF4O] Potassium tetrafluoridooxidochromate V)
(B) Na[BH(OCH3)3] Sodium hydridotrimethoxyborate(III)
(C) [Be(CH3–CO–CH2–CO–C6H5)2]º Bis(benzoylacetonato)beryllium(III)
(D) H[AuCl4] Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III)
 Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect
(A) In [CoBrCl(en)2]+ geometrical isomerism exists, while optical isomerism does not exist
(B) Potassium aquadicyanidosuperoxidoperoxidochromate(III) is IUPAC name for
K2[Cr(CN)2O2(O2)(H2O)]
(C) There are 3 geometrical isomers and 15 stereoisomers possible for
[Pt(NO2)(NH3)(NH2OH)(py)]+ and [PtBr ClI (NO2)(NH3)(py)] respectively
(D) cis and trans forms are not diastereomers to each other
 Which of the following statement is WUXH about the complex [CrCl3(OH)2(NH3)]2– ion.
(A) It has three geometrical isomers.
(B) Only one space isomer is optically active and remaining are inactive.
(C) There are total four space isomers.
(D) The magnetic moment of complex ion is 3.89 B.M.
 A d-block element forms octahedral complex but its magnetic moment remains same either in
strong field or in weak field ligand. Which of the following is/are FRUUHFW?
(A) Element always forms colourless compound.
(B) Number of electrons in t2g orbitals are higher than in eg orbitals.
(C) It can have either d3 or d8 configuration.
(D) It can have either d7 or d8 configuration.
 Which of the following is correct about?
Tetraamminedithiocyanato-scobalt(III) tris(oxalato)cobaltate(III)
(A) formula of the complex is [Co(SCN)2(NH3)4][Co(ox)3]
(B) It is a chelating complex and show linkage isomerism.
(C) It shows optical isomerism.
(D) It shows geometrical isomerism.

 Which is correct statement(s)?

(A) [Ag(NH3)2]+ is linear with sp hybridised Ag+ ion
(B) NiCl42– , VO43– and MnO4– have tetrahedral geometry
(C) [Cu(NH3)4]2+ , [Pt(NH3)4]2+ & [Ni(CN)4]2– have dsp2 hybridisation of the metal ion
(D) Fe(CO)5 has trigonal bipyramidal structure with d z sp3 hybridised iron.
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 (;(5&,6(,,,
0DWFKWKHFROXPQ
 Match the complexes in column I with their stereoproperties is column II
&ROXPQ, &ROXPQ,,
(A) [CoCl3(NH3)3] (P) Show facial isomer
(B) [Cr (OX)3]3– (Q) Cis form is optically active
(C) [CrCl2(OX)2] (R) Trans form is optically inactive
(D) [RhCl3(Py)3] (S) Show meridional form
(T) Two optically active isomer

 Match the complexes in column-I with the EAN of central atom in column-II:
&ROXPQ, &ROXPQ,,
2–
(A) [Fe(CO)4] (P) 34
(B) [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2 (Q) 35
(C) K2[Ni(CN)4] (R) 36
2+
(D) [Cu(NH3)4] (S) 37

 Match the column :

&ROXPQ, &ROXPQ,,
(A) [Fe(NH3)6]2+ (P) d2sp3
(B) [NiF6]2– (Q) sp3d2
(C) [Co(H2O)6]3+ (R) diamagnetic
(D) [Pt(Cl)2(NH3)4]Cl2 (S) paramagnetic
(T) outer orbital complex

 &ROXPQ, &ROXPQ,,
(A) [Ma 2 bcde]n  (P) 3 optically inactive isomers
(B) [Ma 2 b 2 c 2 ]n  (Q) 4 geometrical isomers
(C) [Ma 3 bcd]n  (R) 6 stereo(space)isomers
(D) [M(AB)c 2d ]n  (S) 2 optically active isomers
(where AB  Unsym. bidentate ligand having no chiral center, a,b,c,d & e  monodentate
ligands)


 &ROXPQ, &ROXPQ,,
–
(A) [Ni(gly)3] (P) Four optically active isomers
4–
(B) [FeBr2Cl2(NO3)(OH)] (Q) Eight stereo isomers
–
(C) [IrCl2(gly)2] (R) Paramagnetic complex
(D) [Co(CN)2(NO2)2(NH3)(py)]– (S) Diamagnetic complex

 &ROXPQ, &ROXPQ,,
(A) Na2 [Fe(CN)5 NO] (P)  = 0 B.M.
(B) [Fe(H2O)5 NO] SO4 (Q) octahedral
(C) [Ag(CN)2]¯ (R)  = 15 B.M.
(D) K4[Fe(CN)6] (S) NO+ ligand
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 6WDWHPHQW: Cis-isomer of [Co(en)2Cl2]Cl shows optical activity.
6WDWHPHQW: Cis-isomer of [Co(en)2Cl2]Cl is a symmetric molecule.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for
statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

 6WDWHPHQW: Complexes containing three bidentate groups such as [Cr(ox)3]3– and [Co(en)3]3+
do not show optical activity.
6WDWHPHQW: Octahedral complex, [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl shows geometrical isomerism.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for
statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

 6WDWHPHQW: K3[Fe(CN)6] is a low spin complex.

6WDWHPHQW: Fe2+ ion in this complex undergoes sp3d2 hybridization.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for
statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.


 6WDWHPHQW: Coordination isomerism occurs when both cation and anion are complex.
6WDWHPHQW: The complexes with coordination number 6 form octahedral complexes involving
either sp3d2 or d2sp3 hybridization.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for
statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

 6WDWHPHQW: After splitting of d-orbitals during complex formation, the orbitals form two sets
of orbitals t2g and eg octahedral field.
6WDWHPHQW: Splitting of d-orbitals occurs only in the case of strong field ligands such as CN¯.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for
statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.
 6WDWHPHQW: Organometallic compounds are those which have one or more metal-carbon
bonds.
6WDWHPHQW: Metallic carbonyls are organometallic compounds having both  and  - bonds.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for
statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.

 6WDWHPHQW: [Ti(H2O)6]3+ is coloured while [Sc(H2O)6]3+ is colourless.

6WDWHPHQW: d–d transition is not possible in [Sc(H2O)]3+ because no d-electron is present
while possible for Ti3+ having d1 system.
(A) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is correct explanation for statement-1.
(B) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true and statement-2 is NOT the correct explanation for
statement-1.
(C) Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is false.
(D) Statement-1 is false, statement-2 is true.


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Ligands are neutral or ionic species capable of donating at least one electron pair to central
metal. Hence ligands can be of different denticities.
 For a given metal M3+ coordination number is six, then for which set of ligands, complex will
be more stable-
(A) 6H2O (B) 6F¯ (C) EDTA–4 (D) 2H2O and 2C2O42–

 [Mn(CO)5] can attain more stability by :

(A) Oxidation of itself (B) Reduction of itself
(C) Dimerization (D) Both (B) and (C)

 The metal cation that has least tendency to accept electron pair from NH3 is
(A) Fe3+ (B) Rh3+ (C) Zn2+ (D) Ba++

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Complex compounds are molecular compounds which retain their identities even when
dissolved in water. They do not give all the simple ions in solution but instead furnish complex
ions with complicated structures. The complex compounds are often called coordination
compounds because certain groups called ligands are attached to the central metal ion by
coordinate or dative bonds. Coordination compounds exhibit isomerism, both structural and
stereoisomerism. The structure, magnetic property, colour and electrical properties of
complexes are explained by various theories.
 Arrange the following compounds in order of their Molar conductance:
(I) K[Co(NO2)4 (NH3)2] (II) [Cr(ONO)3 (NH3)3]
(III) [Cr(NO2)(NH3)5]3 [Co(NO2)6]2 (IV) Mg[Cr(NO2)5 (NH3)]
(A) II < I < IV < III (B) I < II < III < IV
(C) II < I < III < IV (D) IV < III < II < I
 The oxidation number and coordination number of chromium in the following complex is
[Cr(C2O4)2(NH3)2]1–
(A) O.N. = + 4, C.N. = 4 (B) O.N. = +3, C.N. = 4
(C) O.N. = – 1, C.N. = 4 (D) O.N. = + 3, C.N. = 6
 In which of the following pairs, both the complexes have the same geometry but different
hybridisation
(A) [NiCl4]2– , [Ni(CN)4]2– (B) [CoF6]3–, [Co(NH3)6]3+
(C) [Ni(CO)4] , [Ni(CN)4]2– (D) [Cu(NH3)4]2+, [Ni(NH3)6]2+

&RPSUHKHQVLRQ 4WR4 
The crystal field theory (C.F.T.)is now much more widely accepted than the valence bond
theory. It assume that the attraction between the central metal and the ligands in a complex is
purely electrostatic. According to C.F.T. ligands are treated as a point charge and crystal field
splitting energy (CFSE) increases the thermodynamic stability of the complexes. Value of
CFSE depends upon nature of ligand and a spectrochemical series has been made
experimentally. For tetrahedral complexes, D is about 4/9 times to D0 (CFSE for octahedral
complexes).This energy lies in visible region and i.e. why electronic transition are responsible
for colour.
 Which of the following statement is not correct about C.F.T. -
(A) Diamagnetic metal ions cannot have an odd number of electrons.
(B) In an octahedral crystal field, the d electrons of a metal ion occupy the eg set of orbitals
before they occupy the t2g set of orbitals.
(C) Low spin complex may be paramagnetic.
(D) In high spin octahedral complex, 0 is less than the electron pairing energy and is relatively
very small.

 Crystal field stabilization energy for [CoF6]3– is

(A) 0.6 + P (B) – 0.4 + P (C) 1.2 + 2P (D) 2.4 + 4P
[P is pairing energy]

 Ti3+(aq) is violet while Ti4+(aq) is colourless because -

(A) There is no crystal field effect in Ti4+
(B) There energy difference between t2g and eg of Ti4+ is quite high and does not fall in the
visible region.
(C) Ti4+ has d0 configuration.
(D) Ti4+ is very small in comparison to Ti3+ and hance does not absorb any radiation.


 (;(5&,6(-((0$,1
 In [Cr(C2O4)3]3–, the isomerism shown is - >$,(((@
(1) Ligand (2) Optical (3) Geometrical (4) Ionization

 In the complexes [Fe(H2O)6]3+, [Fe(SCN)6]3–, [Fe(C2O4)3]3– and [FeCl6]3–, more stability is

shown by - >$,(((@
3+ –3 3– 3–
(1) [Fe(H2O)6] (2) [Fe(SCN)6] (3) [Fe(C2O4)3] (4) [FeCl6]

 One mole of the complex compound Co(NH3)5Cl3, gives 3 moles of ions on dissolution in
water. One mole of the same complex reacts with two moles of AgNO3 solution to yield two
moles of AgCl(s). The structure of the complex is - >$,(((@
(1) [Co(NH3)3Cl3].2NH3 (2) [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl.NH3
(3) [Co(NH3)4Cl]Cl2.NH3 (4) [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2

 In the coordination compound K4[Ni(CN)4], the oxidation state of nickel is – >$,(((@

(1) 0 (2) +1 (3) +2 (4) –1

 The number of 3d-electrons remained in Fe2+ (At.no. of Fe = 26) ion is – >$,(((@

(1) 4 (2) 5 (3) 6 (4) 3

 Ammonia forms the complex ion [Cu(NH3)4]2+ with copper ions in alkaline solutions but not in
acidic solution. What is the reason for it :- >$,(((@
(1) In acidic solutions hydration protects copper ions
(2) In acidic solutions protons coordinate with ammonia molecules forming NH4+ ions and NH3
molecules are not available
(3) In alkaline solutions insoluble Cu(OH)2 is precipitated which is soluble in excess of any
alkali
(4) Copper hydroxide is an amphoteric substance

 Among the properties (a) reducing (b) oxidising (c) complexing, the set of properties shown by
CN ion towards mv etal species is :- >$,(((@
(1) c, a (2) b, c (3) a, b (4) a, b, c
 The coordination number of a central metal atom in a complex is determined by: >$,(((±@
(1) The number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by sigma and pi-bonds both
(2) The number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by pi-bonds
(3) The number of ligands around a metal ion bonded by sigma bonds
(4) The number of only anionic ligands bonded to the metal ion

 Which one of the following complexes is an outer orbital complex :- >$,(((±@
(1) [Co(NH3)6]3+ (2) [Mn(CN)6]4–
(3) [Fe(CN)6]4– (4) [Ni(NH3)6]2+
(Atomic number: Mn=25 ; Fe=26 ; Co=27 ; Ni = 28)

 Coordination compounds have great importance in biological systems. In this contect which of
the following statements is incorrect ? >$,(((±@
(1) Cyanocobalamin is vitamin B12 and contains cobalt
(2) Haemoglobin is the red pigment of blood and contains iron
(3) Chlorophylls are green pigments in plants and contain calcium
(4) Carboxypeptidase - A is an enzyme and contains zinc

 The correct order of magnetic moments (spin only values in B.M.) among is :- >$,(((±@
(1) [Fe(CN)6]4– > [MnCl4]2– > [CoCl4]2– (2) [MnCl4]2– > [Fe(CN)6]4– > [CoCl4]2–
(3) [MnCl4]2– > [CoCl4]2– > [Fe(CN)6]4– (4) [Fe(CN)6]4– > [CoCl4]2– > [MnCl4]2–
(Atomic nos. : Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27)

 For octahedral complex, the value of the 'spin only' magnetic moment for one of the following
configurations is 2.84 BM. The correct one is >$,(((±@
(1) d4 (in strong ligand field) (2) d4 (in weak ligand field)
(3) d3 (in weak as well as in strong field) (4) d5 (in strong ligand field)

 The IUPAC name for the complex [Co(NO2) (NH3)5]Cl2 is - >$,(((±@
(1) pentaammine nitrito-N- cobalt (II) chloride
(2) pentaammine nitrito-N- cobalt (III) chloride
(3) nitrito-N- pentaamminecobalt (III) chloride
(4) nitrito-N- pentaamminecobalt (II) chloride

 Nickel (Z=28) combines with a uninegative monodentate ligand X– to form a paramagnetic
complex [NiX4]2–. The number of unpaired electron in the nickel and geometry of this complex
ion are, respectively. >$,(((±@
(1) one, square planar (2) two, square planar
(3) one, tetrahedral (4) two, tetrahedral


 In Fe (CO)5 , the Fe–C bond possesses >$,(((±@
(1) ionic character (2)  – character only
(3)  –character only (4) both  and  character

 How many EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetate) molecules are required to make an octahedral
complex with a Ca2+ ion ? >$,(((±@
(1) One (2) Two (3) Six (4) Three

 The "spin-only" magnetic moment [in units of Bohr magneton, (B)] of Ni2+ in aqueous
solution would be (At. No. Ni= 28)- >$,(((±@
(1) 0 (2) 1.73 (3) 2.84 (4) 4.90

 Which one of the following has a square planar geometry :- >$,(((±@
(Co = 27, Ni = 28, Fe=26, Pt = 78)
(1) [CoCl4]2– (2) [FeCl4]2– (3) [NiCl4]2– (4) [PtCl4]2–
 The coordination number and the oxidation state of the element ‘E’ in the complex
[E(en)2(C2O4–2)]NO2(where (en) is ethylene diamine) are, respectively - >$,(((±@
(1) 6 and 2 (2) 4 and 2 (3) 4 and 3 (4) 6 and 3

 In which of the following octahedral complexes of Co (at. no. 27), will the magnitude of 0 be
the highest ? >$,(((±@
3– 3– 3+
(1) [Co(CN)6] (2) [Co(C2O4)3] (3) [Co(H2O)6] (4) [Co(NH3)6]3+

 Which of the following pairs represents linkage isomers ? >$,(((±@

(1) [Co(NH3)5NO3]SO4 and [Co(NH3)5SO4]NO3
(2) [PtCl2(NH3)4]Br2 and [PtBr2(NH3)4]Cl2
(3) [Cu(NH3)4][PtCl4] and [Pt(NH3)4][CuCl4]
(4) [Pd (PPh3)2(NCS)2] and [Pd(PPh3)2 (SCN)2]

 Which of the following has an optical isomer? >$,(((±@

(1) [Co(H2O)4(en)]3+ (2) [Co(en)2(NH3)2]3+
(3) [Co(NH3)3Cl]+ (4) [Co(en)(NH3)2]2+

 Which one of the following has an optical isomer ? >$,(((±@

2+ 2+ 3+
(1) [Zn(en)2] (2) [Zn(en)(NH3)2] (3) [Co(en)3] (4) [Co(H2O)4(en)]3+
(en = ethylenediamine)


 Which of the following facts about the complex [Cr(NH3)6]Cl3 is wrong ? >$,(((±@
(1) The complex is an outer orbital complex
(2) The complex gives white precipitate with silver nitrate solution
(3) The complex involves d2sp3 hybridisation and is octahedral in shape
(4) The complex is paramagnetic

 The magnetic moment (spin only) of [NiCl4]2– is :- >$,(((±@

(1) 2.82 BM (2) 1.41 BM (3) 1.82 BM (4) 5.46 BM

 Among the ligands NH3,en, CN– and CO the correct order of their increasing field strength, is
>$,(((±@
– –
(1) CO < NH3 < en < CN (2) NH3 < en < CN < CO
–
(3) CN < NH3 < CO < en (4) en < CN– < NH3 < CO

 Which one of the following complex ions has geometrical isomers ? >$,(((±@
3+ +
(1) [Co (en)3] (2) [Ni (NH3)5Br]
(3) [Co (NH3)2 (en)2]3+ (4) [Cr (NH3)4(en)]3+

 Which among the following will be named as dibromidobis-(ethylenediamine)chromium(III)

bromide ? >$,(((±@
(1) [Cr(en)Br2]Br (2) [Cr(en)3]Br3 (3) [Cr(en)2Br2]Br (4) [Cr(en)Br4]–

 The complex ion >-0$,1±2QOLQH@

+
[Pt(NO2)(Py)(NH3)(NH2OH)] will give :-
(1) 4 isomers (Geometrical) (2) 2 isomers (Geometrical)
(3) 3 isomers (Geometrical) (4) 6 isomers (Geometrical)

 Which of the following complex ions will exhibit optical isomerism? >-0$,1±2QOLQH@
(en = 1, 2-diamine ethane)
(1) [Co(en)2Cl2]+ (2) [Zn(en)2]2+
(3) [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ (4) [Cr(NH3)2Cl2]+

 Which of the following complex species is not expected to exhibit optical isomerism ?
(1) [Co(en)3]3+ (2) [Co(en)2 Cl2]+ >-0$,1±@
+
(3) [Co(NH3)3Cl3] (4) [Co(en)(NH3)2Cl2]

 Type of isomerism which exists between [Pd(C6H5)2(SCN)2] and >-0$,1±2QOLQH@
[Pd(C6H5)2(NCS)2] is :
(1) Solvate isomerism (2) Ionisation isomerism
(3) Linkage isomerism (4) Coordination isomerism

 Which of the following is diamagnetic ? >-0$,1±2QOLQH@

3– 3– 3–
(1) [CoF6] (2) [FeF6] (3) [Fe(CN)6] (4) [Co(Ox)3]3–

I
 The magnetic moment of the complex anion [ Cr (NO)(NH3)(CN)4]2– is :
>-0$,1±2QOLQH@
(1) 2.82 BM (2) 5.91 BM (3) 1.73 BM (4) 3.87 BM

 The octahedral complex of a metal ion M3+ with four monodentate ligands L1, L2, L3 and L4
absorb wavelength in the region of red, green, yellow and blue, respectively. The increasing
order of ligand strength of the four ligands is: >-0$,1±@
(1) L3 < L2 < L4 < L1 (2) L1 < L2 < L4 < L3
(3) L4 < L3 < L2 < L1 (4) L1 < L3 < L2 < L4

 The equation which is balanced and represents the correct product (s) is : >-0$,1±@
(1) [Mg(H2O)6]2+ + (EDTA)4– 
excess NaOH
 [Mg(EDTA)]2+ + 6H2O
(2) CuSO4 + 4KCN  K2[Cu(CN)4] + K2SO4
(3) Li2O + 2KCl  2LiCl + K2O
(4) [CoCl (NH3)5]+ + 5H+  Co2+ + 5NH4+ + Cl–

 The correct statement about the magnetic properties of [Fe(CN)6]3– and [FeF6]3– is : (Z = 26).
(1) [Fe(CN)6]3– is paramagnetic, [FeF6]3– is diamagnetic. >-0$,1±2QOLQH@
(2) both are diamagnetic.
(3) [ Fe(CN)6]3– is diamagnetic, [FeF6]3– is paramagnetic.
(4) both are paramagnetic
 An octahedral complex of Co3+ is diamagnetic. The hybridisation involved in the formation of
the complex is : >-0$,1±@
(1) d2sp3 (2) dsp3d
(3) dsp2 (4) sp3d2


 Which of the following name formula combinations is not correct? >-0$,1±2QOLQH@
)RUPXOD 1DPH
(1) K[Cr(NH3)2Cl4] Potassium diamminetetrachlorochromate(III)
(2) [Co(NH3)4(H2O)I]SO4 Tetraammineaquaiodocobalt(III) sulphate
(3) [Mn(CN)5]2– Pentacyanomagnate(II) ion
(4) K2[Pt(CN)4] Potassium tetracyanoplatinate(II)

 Consider the coordination compound, [Co(NH3)6]Cl3. In the formation of this complex, the
species which acts as the Lewis acid is : >-0$,1±2QOLQH@
3+ 3+
(1) [Co(NH3)6] (2) NH3 (3) Co (4) CI–

 Among the following species the one which causes the highest CFSE, 0 as a ligand is :-
>-0$,1±2QOLQH@
–
(1) CN (2) NH3 (3) CO (4) F–

 Which one of the following complexes will most likely absorb visible light ?
>-0$,1±2QOLQH@
(At nos. Sc = 21, Ti = 22, V = 23, Zn = 30) :-
(1) [Ti (NH3)6]4+ (2) [V(NH3)6]3+ (3) [Zn (NH3)6]2+ (4) [Sc (H2O)6]3+

 Nickel (Z = 28) combines with a uninegative monodentate ligand to form a diamagnetic
complex [NiL4]2–. The hybridisation involved and the number of unpaired electrons present in
the complex are respectively : >-0$,1±2QOLQH@
(1) sp3, zero (2) sp3. two (3) dsp2 one (4) dsp2, zero

 The number of geometrical isomers that can exist for square planar [Pt (Cl) (py) (NH 3)
(NH2OH)]+ is (py = pyridine) : >-0$,1±@
(1) 4 (2) 6 (3) 2 (4) 3

 The color of KMnO4 is due to : >-0$,1±@

(1) L  M charge transfer transition (2)  – * transition
(3) M  L charge transfer transition (4) d – d transition

 Which of the following complex ions has electrons that are symmetrically filled in both t 2g and
eg orbitals ? >-0$,1±2QOLQH@
3– 4– 3–
(1) [CoF6] (2) [Mn(CN)6] (3) [FeF6] (4) [Co(NH3)6]2+

 When concentrated HCl is added to an aqueous solution of CoCl2, its colour changes from
reddish pink to deep blue. Which complex ion gives blue colour in this reaction ?:-
>-0$,1±2QOLQH@
2+ 3– 2–
(1) [Co(H2O)6] (2) [CoCl6] (3) [CoCl4] (4) [CoCl6]4–

 The correct statement on the isomerism associated with the following complex ions,
(a) [Ni(H2O)5NH3]2+ >-0$,1±2QOLQH@
(b) [Ni(H2O)4(NH3)2]2+ and
(c) [Ni(H2O)3(NH3)3]2+ is :
(1) (a) and (b) show geometrical and optical isomerism
(2) (b) and (c) show geometrical and optical isomerism
(3) (a) and (b) show only geometrical Isomerism
(4) (b) and (c) show only geometrical Isomerism

 Which one of the following complexes shows optical isomerism :- >-0$,1±@
(1) [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl (2) [Co(NH3)3Cl3]
(3) cis[Co(en)2Cl2]Cl (4) trans[Co(en)2Cl2]Cl
(en = ethylenediamine)

 The pair having the same magnetic moment is:- >-0$,1±@
[At. No.: Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27]
(1) [CoCl4]2– and [Fe(H2O)6]2+ (2) [Cr(H2O)6]2+ and [CoCl4]2–
(3) [Cr(H2O)6]2+ and [Fe(H2O)6]2+ (4) [Mn(H2O)6]2+ and [Cr(H2O)6]2+

 Which one of the following complexes will consume more equivalents of aqueous solution of
Ag(NO3) ? >-0$,1±2QOLQH@
(1) [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 (2) Na2[CrCl5(H2O)] (3) Na3[CrCl6] (4) [Cr(H2O)5Cl]Cl2

 Identify the correct trend given below : >-0$,1±2QOLQH@

(Atomic No.= Ti : 22, Cr : 24 and Mo : 42)
(1) 0 of [Cr(H2O)6]2+ < [Mo(H2O)6]2+ and 0 of [Ti(H2O)6]3+ < [Ti(H2O)6]2+
(2) 0 of [Cr(H2O)6]2+ < [Mo(H2O)6]2+ and 0of [Ti(H2O)6]3+ > [Ti(H2O)6]2+
(3) 0 of [Cr(H2O)6]2+ > [Mo(H2O)6]2+ and 0 of [Ti(H2O)6]3+ > [Ti(H2O)6]2+
(4) 0 of [Cr(H2O)6]2+ > [Mo(H2O)6]2+ and 0 of [Ti(H2O)6]3+ < [Ti(H2O)6]2+


 Consider the following reaction and statements : >-((0$,1@
[Co(NH3)4Br2]+ + Br–  [Co(NH3)3Br3] + NH3
(I) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis-isomer
(II) Two isomers are produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-isomer
(III) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a trans-isomer.
(IV) Only one isomer is produced if the reactant complex ion is a cis-isomer.
(1) (II) and (IV) (2) (I) and (II)
(3) (I) and (III) (4) (III ) and (IV)

 The oxidation states of Cr in [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3, [Cr(C6H6)2], and K2[Cr(CN)2(O)2(O2)(NH3)]

respectively are >-((0$,1@
(1) +3, 0, and + 4 (2) +3, +4, and + 6
(3) +3, +2, and + 4 (4) +3, 0, and +6

 Two complexes [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 (A) and [Cr(NH3)6]Cl3 (B) are violet and yellow coloured,
respectively. The incorrect statement regarding them is : >-((0$,1@
(1) 0 value of (A) is less than that of (B).
(2) 0 value of (A) and (B) are calculated from the energies of violet and yellow light,
respectively
(3) Both absorb energies corresponding to their complementary colors.
(4) Both are paramagnetic with three unpaired electrons.

 Homoleptic octahedral complexes of a metal ion 'M3+' with three monodentate ligands L1, L2
and L3 absorb wavelengths in the region of green, blue and red respectively. The increasing
order of the ligands strength is: >-((0$,1@
(1) L1 < L2 < L3 (2) L3 < L1 < L2 (3) L3 < L2 < L1 (4) L2 < L1 < L3

 The highest value of the calculated spin only magnetic moment (in BM) among all the
transition metal complex is : >-((0$,1@
(1) 5.92 (2) 3.87 (3) 6.93 (4) 4.90

 The complex that has highest crystal field splitting energy () is : >-((0$,1@
(1) K2[CoCl4] (2) [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2
(3) [Co(NH3)5(H2O)]Cl3 (4) K3[Co(CN)6]

 Wilkinson catalyst is : >-((0$,1@
(1) [(Et3P)3RhCl] (2) [(Ph3P)3RhCl] (Et = C2 H5)
(3) [(Ph3P)3IrCl] (4) [(Et3P)3IrCl]

 The total number of isomers for a square planar complex [M(F)(CI)(SCN)(NO2)] is :
(1) 4 (2) 8 (3) 12 (4) 16 >-((0$,1@

 A reaction of cobalt (III) chloride and ethylenediamine in a 1 : 2 mole ratio generates two
isomeric products A (violet coloured) and B (green coloured). A can show optical activity, B is
optically inactive. What type of isomers does A and B represent? >-((0$,1@
(1) Coordination isomers (2) Ionisation isomers
(3) Linkage isomers (4) Geometrical isomers

 The difference in the number of unpaired electrons of a metal ion in its high-spin and low-spin
octahedral complexes is two. The metal ion is: >-((0$,1@
(1) Ni2+ (2) Mn2+ (3) Fe2+ (4) Co2+

 Match the metals (FROXPQ,) with the coordination compound(s)/enzyme(s) (FROXPQ,,):
&ROXPQ, &ROXPQ,,  >-((0$,1@
0HWDOV &RRUGLQDWLRQFRPSRXQGV V HQ]\PH V
(A) Co (i) Wilkinson catalyst
(B) Zn (ii) Chlorophyll
(C) Rh (iii) Vitamin B12
(D) Mg (iv) Carbonic anhydrase
(1) (A)(i); (B)(ii); (C)(iii); (D)(iv)
(2) (A)(iii); (B)(iv); (C)(i); (D)(ii)
(3) (A)(ii); (B)(i); (C)(iv); (D)(iii)
(4) (A)(iv); (B)(iii); (C)(i); (D)(ii)

 The coordination number of Th in K4[Th(C2O4)4(OH2)2] is :- >-((0$,1@

(C2O42– = Oxalato)
(1) 6 (2) 14 (3) 8 (4) 10

 The number of bridging CO ligand(s) and Co-Co bond(s) in Co2(CO)8, respectively are :-
(1) 0 and 2 (2) 4 and 0 (3) 2 and 1 (4) 2 and 0 >-((0$,1@

(Inorganic Chemistry) CO-ORDINATION CHEMISTRY

K 3 [Co(CN)6 ]

dxy , dxz dyz

dx2−y2 dz2

dxy dx2 −y2

dxz , dyz d z2

Mn2 (CO)10

Mn − O

Mn − C

Mn − Mn

C−O

3.9BM

[M(H2 O)6 ]Cl2

V 2+ Co2+

Co2+ Fe2+

V 2+ Fe2+

Cr 2+ Mn2+

Mn 5.9BM

CO

NCS −

CN−

[Pt(NH3 )2 Cl(CH3 NH2 )]Cl

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(Inorganic Chemistry) CO-ORDINATION CHEMISTRY

[Ma2 b2 ] M sp3 dsp2

Mn(II) Ni(II)

Ni

Mn

[Ru(en)3 ]Cl2 [Fe(H2 O)6 ]Cl2

t 62g e0g t 62g e0g

t 62g e0g t 42g e2g

t 42g e2g t 42g e2g

t 42 g e2g t 62 g e0g

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(Inorganic Chemistry) CO-ORDINATION CHEMISTRY

I Ni2+

NH4 OH

[FeF6 ]3− [Co(NH3 )6 ]3+

[NiCl4 ]2− [Cu(NH3 )4 ]2+

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

[Co(NH3 )6 ][Cr(CN)6 ]

[Co(NH3 )3 (NO2 )3 ]

[Cr(H2 O)6 ]Cl3

[CrCl2 (ox)2 ]3−

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(Inorganic Chemistry) CO-ORDINATION CHEMISTRY

Fe2+

(M 2+ ) −0.8Δ0 3.87BM

(M 2 )

V 3+

Cr 3+

Mn4+

Co2+

[Fe(CN)6 ]3−

(−) Δo

Fe, 26; Cu, 29

K 3 [Cu(CN)4 ]

K 2 [Cu(CN)4 ]

K 3 [Fe(CN)4 ]

K 4 [FeCl6 ]

[Co2 (CO)8 ] Co − Co X

CO Y X+Y=

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(Inorganic Chemistry) CO-ORDINATION CHEMISTRY

[Ni(CN)4]2− dsp2

Ni [Ni(CO)4 ] sp3

Ni

II: [NiCl4 ]2− [Ni(CO)4 ]

83. Which of the following cannot be explained by crystal field theory?

[JEE-MAIN 2023]
(A) The order of spectrochemical series
(B) Magnetic properties of transition metal complexes
(C) Colour of metal complexes
(D) Stability of metal complexes
84. Cobalt chloride when dissolved in water forms pink colored complex X which has
octahedral geometry. This solution on treating with cone HCl forms deep blue complex, Y
which has a Z geometry. X,Y and Z, respectively, are [JEE-MAIN 2023]
(A) X=[Co(H_2 O)_6 ]^(2+),Y=[CoCl_4 ]^(2-),Z= Tetrahedral
(B) X=[Co(H_2 O_6 )]^(2+),Y=[CoCl_6 ]^(3-),Z= Octahedral
(C) X=[Co(H_2 O)_6 ]^(3+),Y=[CoCl_6 ]^(3-),Z= Octahedral
(D) X=[Co(H_2 O)_4 Cl_2 ]^+,Y=[CoCl_4 ]^(2-),Z= Tetrahedral
85. If the CFSE of [Ti(H_2 O)_6 ]^(3+) is -96.0" " kJ/mol, this complex will absorb maximum at
wavelength nm. (nearest integer)
Assume Planck's constant (h)=6.4×10^(-34) Js Speed of light (c)=3.0×10^8 " " m/s and
Avogadro's constant (N_A )=6×10^23/mol [JEE-MAIN 2023]

86. The complex cation which has two isomers is [JEE-MAIN 2023]
(A) [Co(H_2 O)_6 ]^(3+)
(B) [Co(NH_3 )_5 Cl]^(2+)
(C) [Co(NH_3 )_5 NO_2 ]^(2+)
(D) [Co(NH_3 )_5 Cl]

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 (;(5&,6(-(($'9$1&('
 The complex ion which has no ‘d’ electrons in the central metal atom is : >-((@
[Atomic number Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27]
(A) [MnO4]– (B) [Co(NH3)6]3+ (4) [Fe(CH)6]3– (D) [Cr(H2O)6]3+

 The correct order of hybridisation of the central atom in the following species. >-((@
NH3, [PtCl4]2–, PCl5 and BCl3 is [At No. Pt = 78]
(A) dsp2,sp3d,sp2 and sp3 (B) sp3,dsp2, sp3d, sp2
(C) dsp2,sp2,sp3 and sp3d (D) dsp2, sp3,sp2 and sp3d

 The species having tetrahedral shape is : >-((@

2– 2– 2– 2–
(A) [PdCl4] (B) [Ni(CN)4] (C) [Pd(CN)4] (D) [NiCl4]

 The pair of compounds having metals in their highest oxidation state is >-((@
(A) MnO2, FeCl3 (B) [MnO4]¯, CrO2Cl2
3– –3
(C) [Fe(CN)6] , [Co(CN)6] (D)[NiCl4]2– , [CoCl4]¯

 Spin only magnetic moment of the compound Hg[Co(SCN4)] is >-((@

(A) 3 (B) 15 (C) 24 (D) 8

 Which of the following pair is expected to exhibit same colour in solution? >-((@
(A) VOCl2 ; FeCl2 (B) CuCl2; VOCl2 (C) MnCl2 ; FeCl2 (D) FeCl2 ; CuCl2

 Which type of isomerism is shown by Co(NH3)4Br2Cl? >-((@

(A) Geometrical and Ionisation (B) Optical and Ionisation
(C) Geometrical and Optical (D) Geometrical only

4XHVWLRQ1RWR TXHVWLRQV   >-((@

The coordination number of Ni2+ is 4.
NiCl2 + KCN (excess)  A (cyano complex)
NiCl2 + KCl (excess)  B (chloro complex)
 The IUPAC name of A and B are
(A) Potassium tetracyanidonickelate (II), potassium tetrachloridonickelate (II)
(B) Tetracyanidopotassiumnickelate (II), teterachloridopotassiumnickelate (II)
(C) Tetracyanidornickel (II), tetrachloridonickel (II)
(D) Potassium tetracyanidonickel (II), potassium tetrachloridonickel (II)

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 Predict the magnetic nature of A and B. >-((@
(A) Both are diamagnetic.
(B) A is diamagnetic and B is paramagnetic with one unpaired electron.
(C) A is diamagnetic and B is paramagnetic with two unpaired electrons.
(D) Both are paramagnetic.

 The hybridization of A and B are >-((@

(A) dsp2, sp3 (B) sp3, sp3 (C) dsp2, dsp2 (D) sp3d2, d2sp3

 If the bond length of CO bond in carbon monoxide is 1.128Å, then what is the value of CO
bond length in Fe(CO)5? >-((@
(A) 1.15Å (B) 1.128Å (C) 1.72Å (D) 1.118Å

 Among the following metal carbonyls, the C–O bond order is lowest in >-((@
+ –
(A) [Mn(CO)6] (B) [Fe(CO)5] (C) [Cr(CO)6] (D) [V(CO)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. >-((@
&ROXPQ, &ROXPQ,,
(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

 Among the following, the coloured compound is >-((@

(A) CuCl (B) K3[Cu(CN)4] (C) CuF2 (D) [Cu(CH3CN)4] BF4

 The IUPAC name of [Ni(NH3)4][NiCl4] is >-((@

(A) Tetrachloronickel (II)-tetraamminenickel (II)

(B) Tetraamminenickel (II)-tetrachloronickel (II)

(C) Tetraamminenickel (II)-tetrachloronickelate (II)

(D) Tetrachloronickel (II)-tetraamminenickelate (0)

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 Both [Ni(CO)4] and [Ni(CN)4]2– are diamagnetic. The hybridisations of nickel in these
complexes, respectively, are >-((@
3 3 3 2 2 3 2 2
(A) sp , sp (B) sp , dsp (C) dsp , sp (D) dsp , dsp

 Statement-1 : The geometrical isomers of the complex [M(NH3)4Cl2] are optically inactive.
Statement-2 : Both geometrical isomers of the complex [M(NH3)4Cl2] possess axis of
symmetry.
(A) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True ; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for
Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True ; Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for
Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
(D) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True >-((@

 Statement-1 : [Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4 is paramagnetic >-((@

Statement-2 : The Fe in [Fe(H2O)5NO]SO4 has three unpaired electrons.
(A) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True ; Statement-2 is a correct explanation for
Statement-1
(B) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True ; Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for
Statement-1
(C) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False
(D) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True

 The spin only magnetic moment value (in Bohr magneton units) of Cr(CO)6 is >-((@
(A) 0 (B) 2.84 (C) 4.90 (D) 5.92

 The compound(s) that exhibit(s) geometrical isomerism is (are) : >-((@

(A) [Pt(en)Cl2] (B) [Pt(en)2]Cl2 (C) [Pt(en)2Cl2]Cl2 (D) [Pt(NH3)2Cl2]

 The number of water molecule(s) directly bonded to the metal centre in CuSO4. 5H2O is.
>-((@
 The ionization isomer of [Cr(H2O)4Cl(NO2)]Cl is – >-((@
(A) [Cr(H2O)4(O2N)]Cl2 (B) [Cr(H2O)4Cl2](NO2)
(C) [Cr(H2O)4Cl(ONO)]Cl (D) [Cr(H2O)4Cl2(NO2)].H2O

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 Total number of geometrical isomers for the complex [RhCl(CO)(PPh3)(NH3)] is. >-((@

 The correct structure of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is – >-((@

HOOC–CH2 CH2–HOOC
$ N–CH=CH–N
HOOC–CH2 CH2–HOOC 
HOOC COOH
% N–CH2–CH2–N
HOOC COOH 
HOOC–CH2 CH2–HOOC
& N–CH2–CH2–N
HOOC–CH2 CH2–HOOC 
COOH
CH2
HOOC–CH2 H
N–CH–CH–N
' H CH2–HOOC
CH2
HOOC

 Geometrical shapes of the complexes formed by the reaction of Ni2+ with Cl–, CN– and H2O
respectively, are - >-((@
(A) octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar (B) tetrahedral, square planar and octahedral
(C) square planar, tetrahedral and octahedral (D) octahedral, square planar and octahedral

 Among the following complexes (K–P) >-((@

K3[Fe(CN)6] (K), [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 (L), Na3[Co(oxalate)3] (M), [Ni(H2O)6]Cl2 (N),
K2[Pt(CN)4] (O) and [Zn(H2O)6] (NO3)2 (P)
The diamagnetic complex are -
(A) K, L, M, N (B) K, M, O, P (C) L, M, O, P (D) L, M, N, O

 The volume (in mL) of 0.1M AgNO3 required for complete precipitation of chloride ions
present in 30 mL of 0.01M solution of [Cr(H2O)5Cl]Cl2, as silver chloride is close to.
>-((@

 As per IUPAC nomenclature, the name of the complex [Co(H2O)4(NH3)2]Cl3 is : >-((@
(A) Tetraaquadiaminecobalt(III) chloride (B) Tetraaquadiamminecobalt(III) chloride
(C) Diaminetetraaquacobalt(III) chloride (D) Diamminetetraaquacobalt(III) chloride

85
 The colour of light absorbed by an aqueous solution of CuSO4 is - >-((@
(A) orange-red (B) blue-green (C) yellow (D) violet

 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 : >-((@
(A) tetrahedral and tetrahedral (B) square planar and square planar
(C) tetrahedral and square planar (D) square planar and tetrahedral

 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 - >-((@
(A) R < Q < P (B ) Q < R < P (C) R < P < Q (D) Q < P < R

 EDTA4– is ethylenediaminetetraacetate ion. The total number of N–Co–O bond angles in
[Co(EDTA)]–1 complex ion is >-((@

 The pair(s) of coordination complex/ion exhibiting the same kind of isomerism is(are) –
>-((@
(A) [Cr(NH3)5Cl]Cl2 and [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]Cl (B) [Co(NH3)4Cl2] and [Pt(NH3)2(H2O)Cl]+
+

(C) [CoBr2Cl2]2– and [PtBr2Cl2]2– (D) [Pt(NH3)3(NO3)] Cl and [Pt(NH3)3Cl] Br

 Match each coordination compound in List-I with an appropriate pair of characteristics from
List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. >-(($GY@
{en = H2NCH2CH2NH2 ' atomic numbers ; Ti = 22 ; Cr = 24 ; Co = 27 ; Pt = 78}
/LVW, /LVW,,
(P) [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]Cl (1) Paramagnetic and exhibits ionisation isomerism
(Q) [Ti(H2O)5Cl](NO3)2 (2) Dimagnetic and exhibits cis-trans isomerism
(R) [Pt(en)(NH3)Cl]NO3 (3) Paramagnetic and exhibits cis-trans isomerism
(S) [Co(NH3)4(NO3)2]NO3 (4) Dimagnetic and exhibits ionisation isomerism
Code :
P Q R S P Q R S
(A) 4 2 3 1 (B) 3 1 4 2
(C) 2 1 3 4 (D) 1 3 4 2
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 A list of species having the formula XZ4 is given below : >-(($GY@
XeF4, SF4, SiF4, BF4–, BrF4–, [Cu(NH3)4]2+, [FeCl4]2–, [CoCl4]2– and [PtCl4]2–.
Defining shape on the basis of the location of X and Z atoms, the total number of species
having a square planar shape is

6XEMHFWLYH

 Draw the structures of [Co(NH3)6]3+ , [Ni(CN)4]2– and [Ni(CO)4]. Write the hybridisation of
atomic orbitals of the transition metal in each case. >-((@

 A metal complex having composition Cr(NH3)4 Cl2Br has been isolated in two forms A and B.
The form A reacts with AgNO3 to give a white precipitate readily soluble in dilute aqueous
ammonia, whereas B gives a pale yellow precipitate soluble in concentrated ammonia. Write
the formula of A and B and state the hybridisation of chromium in each. Calculate their
magnetic moments (spin-only value). >-((@

 Deduce the structures of [NiCl4]2– and [Ni(CN)4]2– considering the hybridisation of the metal
ion. Calculate the magnetic moment (spin only) of the species. >-((@

 Write the IUPAC name of the compound K2[Cr(NO)(CN)4(NH3)]. Spin magnetic moment of
the complex μ = 1.73 BM. Give the structure of anion. >-((@

 NiCl2 in the presence of dimethyl glyoxime (DMG) gives a complex which precipitates in the
presence of NH4OH, giving a bright red colour. >-((@
(a) Draw its structure and show H-bonding
(b) Give oxidation state of Ni and its hybridisation
(c) Predict whether it is paramagnetic or diamagnetic

 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] >-(($G@

 In the complex acetylbromidodicarbonylbis(triethylphosphine)iron(II), the number of Fe–C

bond(s) is- >-(($G@

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 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 – >-(($G@

 Among [Ni(CO)4], [NiCl4]2– , [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl, Na3[CoF6], Na2O2 and CsO2, the total number
of paramagnetic compounds is - >-(($G@
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5

 The number of geometric isomers possible for the complex [CoL2Cl2]– (L = H2NCH2CH2O–) is
>-(($G@

 The geometries of the ammonia complexes of Ni2+ , Pt2+ and Zn2+ , respectively , are :
(A) octahedral, square planar and tetrahederal >-(($G@
(B) square planar, octahederal and tetrahederal
(C) tetrahederal, square planar and octahederal
(D) octahederal , tetrahederal and square planar

 Addition of excess aqueous ammonia to a pink coloured aqueous solut ion 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. >-(($G@
Among the following options, which statement(s) is(are) correct ?
(A) The hybridization of the central metal ion in Y is d2 sp3
(B) Z is a tetrahedral complex
(C) Addition of silver nitrate to Y gives only two equivalents of silver chloride
(D) When X and Z are in equilibrium at 0ºC, the colour of the solution is pink

 The correct statement(s) regarding the binary transition metal carbonyl compounds is (are)
(Atomic numbers: Fe = 26, Ni = 28) >-(($'9@
(A) Total number of valence shell electrons at metal centre in Fe(CO)5 or Ni(CO)4 is 16
(B) These are predominantly low spin in nature
(C) Metal–carbon bond strengthens when the oxidation state of the metal is lowered
(D) The carbonyl C–O bond weakens when the oxidation state of the metal is increased

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 The correct option(s) regarding the complex [Co(en)(NH3)3(H2O)]3+
(en = H2NCH2CH2NH2) is (are) >-(($'9@
(A) It has two geometrical isomers
(B) It will have three geometrical isomers if bidentate ‘en’ is replaced by two cyanide ligands
(C) It is paramagnetic
(D) It absorbs light at longer wavelength as compared to [Co(en)(NH3)4]3+

 Match each set of hybrid orbitals from LIST–I with complex(es) given in LIST–II.
>-(($'9@
/,67±, /,67±,,
P. dsp2 1. [FeF6]4–
Q. sp3 2. [Ti(H2O)3Cl3]
3 2
R. sp d 3. [Cr(NH3)6]3+
S. d2sp3 4. [FeCl4]2–
5. Ni(CO)4
6. [Ni(CN)4]2–
The correct option is
(A) P  5; Q  4,6; R  2,3; S  1
(B) P  5,6; Q  4; R  3; S  1,2
(C) P  6; Q  4,5; R  1; S  2,3
(D) P  4,6; Q  5,6; R 1,2; S  3

 Total number of cis N–Mn–Cl bond angles (that is, Mn–N and Mn–Cl bonds in cis positions)
present in a molecule of cis-[Mn(en)2Cl2] complex is ____ (en = NH2CH2CH2NH2)
>-(($'9@

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(Inorganic Chemistry) CO-ORDINATION CHEMISTRY

52. Choose the correct statement(s) among the following: [ JEE-ADVANCED-2020]

(A) [FeCl4 ]− has tetrahedral geometry.
(B) [Co(en)(NH3 )2 Cl2 ]+ has 2 geometrical isomers.
(C) [FeCl4 ]− has higher spin-only magnetic moment than [Co(en)(NH3 )2 Cl2 ]+ .
(D) The cobalt ion in [Co(en)(NH3 )2 Cl2 ]+ has sp3 d2 hybridization.
53. The calculated spin only magnetic moments of [Cr(NH3 )6]3+ and [CuF6]3− in BM,
respectively, are (Atomic numbers of Cr and Cu are 24 and 29, respectively).
[ JEE-ADVANCED-2021]
(A) 3.87 and 2.84 (B) 4.90 and 1.73
(C) 3.87 and 1.73 (D) 4.90 and 2.84
54. The total number of possible isomers for [Pt(NH3 )4 Cl2 ]Br2 is
[ JEE-ADVANCED-2021]
55. The pair(s) of complexes wherein both exhibit tetrahedral geometry is(are)
(Note: py = pyridine, Given: Atomic numbers of Fe, Co, Ni and Cu are 26, 27, 28 and 29 ,
respectively) [ JEE-ADVANCED-2021]
(A) [FeCl4]− and [Fe(CO)4]2− (B) [Co(CO)4]− and [CoCl]2−
(C) [Ni(CO)4] and [Ni(CN)4]2− (D) [Cu( py )]+ and [Cu(CN)4]3−
Statement for Questions 56 and 57
The reaction of K 3 [Fe(CN)6 ] with freshly prepared FeSO4 solution produces a dark blue
precipitate called Turnbull's blue. The reaction of K 4 [Fe(CN)6 ] with the FeSO4 solution in the
complete absence of air produces a white precipitate X, which turns blue in the air. Mixing the
FeSO4 solution with NaNO3 , followed by slow addition of concentrated H2 SO4 through the side
of the test tube produces a brown ring.
56. Precipitate X is
(A)Fe4 [Fe(CN)6 ]3 (B) Fe4 [Fe(CN)6 ]
(C) K 2 Fe[Fe(CN)6 ] (D) KFe[Fe(CN)6 ]
57. Among the following, the brown ring is due to the formation of
(A) [Fe(NO)2(SO4)2]2− (B) [Fe(NO)2(H2O)4]3+
(C) [Fe(NO)4(SO4)2] (D) [Fe(NO)(H2O)5]2

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 A  [CrNH34ClBr]Cl
B  [CrNH34Cl2]Br

In both Cr is d2 sp3 hybridised and magnetic moment is 15 BM

 [NiCl4]2–  sp3 , 8 BM

[NiCN4]2–  dsp3 , 0

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