US03CCHE21 (Inorganic Chemistry)

Unit III: Lanthanides and Actinides

ASSIGNMENT (2021-22)

1. Define lanthanides. Give the name, symbol, atomic number and electronic
configuration of lanthanides.

2. Explain solvent extraction method for separation of Lanthanides.

3. Discuss the extraction of Lanthanides from monazite minerals by concentrate

H2SO4 method.

4. Define actinides. Give the name, symbol, atomic number and electronic
configuration of actinides.

5. Discuss the various oxidation states of actinides.

B. Sc. SEMESTER-III
US03CCHE21 (Inorganic Chemistry)

Unit-4 Metallic Carbonyls and Metallic Nitrosyls

ASSIGNMENT (2021-22)

1. Give the general methods of preparation of metal carbonyls.

2. Discuss the preparation, properties, structure and hybridization in Ni(CO) 4, Fe2(CO)9
and Co2(CO)8.
3. Write a note on sodium nitroprusside.
4. Discuss the structure and nature of M-CO bonding in metal carbonyl.