1. Ethylene diamine is an example of a ..........

ligand :
(A) monodentate (B) bidentate (C) tridentate (D) hexadentate

2. The donor sites of (EDTA)4– are ?

(A) O atoms only (B) N atoms only
(C) Two N atoms and four O atoms (D) Three N atoms and three O atoms

3. In the complex [CoCl2(en)2]Br, the co-ordination number and oxidation state of cobalt are :
(A) 6 and +3 (B) 3 and +3 (C) 4 and +2 (D) 6 and +1

4. EAN of a metal carbonyl M(CO)x is 36. If atomic number of metal M is 26, what is the value of x ?
(A) 4 (B) 8 (C) 5 (D) 6

5. In which of the following pairs of complexes the central metals/ions do not have same effective atomic
number ?
(A) [ Cr (CO)6 ] and [ Fe (CO)5 ] (B) [ Co (NH3)6 ]2+ and [Ni (NH3)6]2+
(C) [Cu (CN)4]3– and [ Ni (CO)4 ] (D) [V(CO)6]– and [Co(NO2)6]3–

6. CoCl3.4H2O is an anhydrous binary solute hence its Werner’s representation is :

(A) (B) (C) (D) None

7. Which of the following complex is not correctly matched with its geometry ?
(A) [NiCl2(Ph3P)2] – tetrahedral (B) [Co(Py)4]2+ – square planar.
(C) [Cu(CN)4]3– – tetrahedral (D) [Fe(CO)4]2– – square planar.

8. Low spin complex is formed by :

(A) sp3d2 hybridization (B) sp3d hybridization (C) d2sp3 hybridization (D) sp3 hybridization

9. 'Spin only' magnetic moment of Ni in [Ni(dmg)2] is same as that found in :

(A) Ni in [NiCl4]2– (B) Mn in [MnO4]– (C) Co in [CoBr4]2– (D) B & C Both

10. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect ?

(A) The stability constant of [Co(NH3)6]3+ is greater than that of [Co(NH3)6]2+.
(B) Among F–, Cl–, Br– and I–, F– forms strongest complexes due to small size.
(C) [Cu(NH3)4]2+ is thermodynamicaly more stable than [Zn(NH3)4]2+.
(D) Among [Fe(CN)6]3–, [Fe(H2O)6]2+ and [Fe(en)3]3+, [Fe(CN)6]3– is most stable.

11. In which of the following complexes more than one type of structural isomerism is possible ?
(A) [Co(NH3)5 (NO2)]Cl (B) [Co(NH3)5(H2O)](NO2)3
(C) [Pt(NH3)4][Pt(SCN)4] (D) [Co(Cl)5Br] NO3

12. All the following complexes show decrease in their weights when placed in a magnetic balance then the
group of complexes having tetrahedral geometry is :
I Ni (CO)4 II K [AgF4] III Na2 [Zn (CN)4]
IV K2 [PtCl4] V [RhCl (PPh3)3]
(A) II, III, V (B) I, II, III (C) I, III, IV (D) none of these

13. Of the following complex ions, one exhibits isomerism. That is :

(A) [Ag(NH3)2]+ (B) [Co(NH3)5NO2]2+ (C) [Pt(en)Cl2] (D) [Co(NH3)5Cl]2+

14. The geometry of [NiCI4]2– and [NiCI2 (PMe3)2] are :

(A) both square planar. (B) tetrahedral and square planar respectively.
(C) both tetrahedral. (D) square planar and tetrahedral respectively.

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15. Among TiF62 , CoF63 , Cu2Cl2 and NiCl24 the colourless species are :
(A) CoF63 and NiCl24 (B) TiF62 and CoF63 (C) NiCl24 and Cu2Cl2 (D) TiF62 and Cu2Cl2

16. Which of the following isomerisms is/are not shown by the complex [CoCl2(OH2)2(NH3)2 ]Br ?
(A) Ionization (B) Linkage (C) Geometrical (D) optical

17. Both geometrical and optical isomerism are shown by :

(A) [Co(en)2Cl2]+ (B) [Co(NH3)5Cl]2+ (C) [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ (D) [Cr(OX)3]3–

18. Which of the following is/are paramagnetic ?

(A) [Fe(CN)6]4– (B) [Ni(CO)4] (C) [Ni(CN)4]2– (D) [CoF6]3–

19. Aqueous solution of nickel sulphate on treating with pyridine and then adding a solution of sodium nitrite
gives dark blue crystals of :
(A) [Ni(py)4]SO4 (B) [Ni(py)2(NO2)2] (C) [Ni(py)4](NO2)2 (D) [Ni(py)3(NO2)]2SO4

20. How many moles of AgCl would be obtained, when 100 ml of 0.1 M Co(NH3)5Cl3 is treated with excess of
AgNO3?
(A) 0.01 (B) 0.02 (C) 0.03 (D) none of these

21. The oxidation number of Co in the complex ion is :

(A) +2 (B) +3 (C) +4 (D) +6

22. Which of the following statements is correct for complex [Cr(NH3)(CN)4(NO)]2 – (given that n = 1)?
(A) It is d2sp3 hybridised .
(B) The chromium is in + I oxidation state
(C) It is heteroleptic complex and its aqueous solution is coloured
(D) All of these.

23. What will be the theoretical value of ‘spin only’ magnetic moment when Fe(SCN)3 reacts with a solution
containing F– ions to yield a colourless complex ?
(A) 2.83 B.M. (B) 3.87 B.M. (C) 5.92 B.M. (D) 1.73 B.M.

24. Which of the following pairs will show the same magnetic moment (‘spin only’)?
(A) [ Cr (H2O)6]3+ and [ Fe (H2O)5 NO]2+ (B) [ Mn (CN)6 ]4 – and [ Fe (CN)6 ]3 –
2+
(C) [ Ni (CO)4 ] and [ Zn (NH3)4 ] (D) All of these.

25. The disodium salt of ethylenediaminetetracetic 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+
26. Which of the following statements is not true?

(A) MnCl 4 ion has tetrahedral geometry and is paramagnetic.
(B) [Mn(CN)6]2– ion has octahedral geometry and is paramagnetic.
(C) [Cu(CN)4]3– has square planar geometry and is diamagnetic.
(D) [Ni(Ph3P)2Br3] has trigonal bipyramidal geometry and is paramagnetic.
27. 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

28. The crystal field-splitting for Cr3+ ion in octahedral field changes for ligands –, H2O, NH3, CN– and the increasing
order is :
(A) – < H2O < NH3 < CN– (B) CN– < – < H2O < NH3
(C) CN– < NH3 < H2O < – (D) NH3 < H2O < – < CN–

29. Arrange the following in order of decreasing number of unpaired electrons ?

: [Fe(H2O)6]2+ : [Fe(CN)6]3– : [Fe(CN)6]4– V : [Fe(H2O)6]3+
(A) V, ,,  (B) ,, , V (C) ,, , V (D) ,, , V

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30. Which kind of isomerism is shown by the complex [Co(NH3)5(ONO)]SO4 ?
1. Ionisation isomerism 2. Linkage isomerism
3. Geometrical isomerism 4. Optical isomerism
(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct (B) 1, 3 and 4 are correct only
(C) 1 and 2 are correct only (D) 2, 3 and 4 are correct only

31. Which of the following complexes show geometrical as well as optical isomerism ?
(1) [Cr(OX)3]3– (2) [Rh(en)2Cl2]+ (3) [Co(NH3)2(Cl)2(en)]+
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) All 1, 2, 3

32. [Co(en)3]3+ ion is expected to show ;

(A) two optically active isomers: d and l forms
(B) d,  and meso forms
(C) four optically active isomers: cis, d and l isomers and trans d and l isomers
(D) none of these

33. Which of the following are bidentate monoanion ligands ?

(1) Acetylacetonato (2) Oxalato ion (3) Dimethylglyoximato
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 3 only (D) 2 and 3 only
34. Diethylenetriamine is:
(A) chelating agent (B) tridentate neutral molecule
(C) tridentatemonoanion (D) (A) and (B) both

35. Na2S + Na2[Fe(CN)5NO]  Na4[Fe(CN)5NOS] ;

oxidation number of Fe in reactant (complex) and product (complex) are :
(A) 2, 1 (B) 2, 2 (C) 2, 3 (D) 3, 3

36. A complex anion is formed by Osmium (in some oxidation state) with ligands (in proper number so that
coordination number of osmium becomes six). Which of the following can be its correct IUPAC name?
(A) pentachloridonitridoosmium(VI) (B) pentachloridonitridoosmate(VI)
(C) azidopentachloridoosmate(VI) (D) None of these

37. Complex ion [ FeN3(O2)(SCN)4]4 – is named as : (coordination number of central metal ion in complex is six)
(A) azidosuperoxidotetrathiocyanato-S-ferrate(II) (B) azidodioxygentetrathiocyanatoferrate(III)
(C) azidoperoxidotetrathiocyanato-S-ferrate(II) (D) azidodioxidotetrathiocyanato-S-ferrate(III)

38. Trioxalatoaluminate(III) and tetrafluoro-borate(III) ions are:

(A) [Al(C2O4)3] , [BF4]3– (B) [Al(C2O4)3]3+ , [BF4]3+
3– –
(C) [Al(C2O4)3] , [BF4] (D) [Al(C2O4)3]2– , [BF4]2–

39. Consider the following statements:

According the Werner's theory.
(1) Ligands are connected to the metal ions by ionic bonds.
(2) Secondary valencies have directional properties
(3) Secondary valencies are non-ionisable
Of these statements:
(A) 1, 2 and 3 are correct (B) 2 and 3 are correct
(C) 1 and 3 are correct (D) 1 and 2 are correct

40. Which of the following is correct for both the following coordination compounds ?
(I) CoCl3.6NH3 and (II) PtCl4.5NH3
(A) They give white precipitate with AgNO3 solution.
(B) They have different primary valencies for the central metal ions.
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) None of these

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41. K2SO4 solution mixed with Cr2(SO4)3 solution in 1 : 1 molar ratio gives the test of Cr3+ ion but CuSO4 solution
mixed with aqueous ammonia in 1 : 4 molar ratio does not give the test of Cu2+ ion. Explain why ?

42. What is the coordination number and the oxidation state of the metal in each of the following complexes?
(a) [AgCl2]– ; (b) [Cr(H2O)5Cl]2+ ; (c) [Co(NCS)4]2–
4– ;
(d) [ZrF8] (e) [Co(NH3)3(NO2)3] ; (f) [Fe(EDTA)]–
(g) [Cu(en)2]SO4 ; (h) K[Pt(NH3)Cl5] ; (i) K3[Cr(C2O4)2Cl2]

43. (a) Draw the structure of the complexes [Fe(C2O4)3]3– and [Pt(en)2]2+. Determine the denticity of the ligands
and identify any chelate rings. What are the coordination number and the oxidation number of the central
metal ion ?
(b) Designate the coordination entities and counter ions in the coordination compounds.
K2[Ni(CN)4] ; [Cr(en)3] Cl3 ; Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 ; [PtCl2(en)2] (NO3)2.
(c) Identify the Lewis acid and Lewis base components of the following complexes.
(i) [HgBr4]2- (ii) [Ni(H2O)6]2+ (iii) [PdCl2(NH3)2]
–
(iv) [Al(OH)4] (v) [Ag(CN)2]– (vi) [Cr(CO)6]

44. Match the following

Column-I Column-II

(a) en (i) CH3–C–CH=C–CH3

|| |
O O

..
..

(b) pn (ii)

(c) bipy (iii)

•• •• ••
N N N
(d) acac (iv)

(e) ox (v)

H2N
(f) gly (vi) NH2

(g) EDTA (vii)

(h) phen (viii)

(i) terpy (ix)

(j) dien (x)

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 (k) dmg (xi)

(l) trien (xii)

45. Name the following compounds

(a) [Co(NH3)6]Cl3, Prepared in 1798 by B.M. Tassaert and considered to be first complex salt prepared.
(b) [Rh(NH3)5I]I2, A yellow colored complex obtained by heating [Rh(NH3)5(H2O)]I3 above 1000C.
(c) [Fe(CO)5], A highly toxic volatile liquid.
(d) [Fe(C2O4)3]3–, The ion formed when Fe2O3 rust is dissolved in oxalic acid, H2C2O4.
(e) [Cu(NH3)4]SO4, A deep blue compound obtained when CuSO4 is treated with excess of NH3.
(f) Na[Cr(OH)4], The compound formed when Cr(OH)3 precipitate is dissolved in excess of NaOH.
(g) Co(gly)3, A complex that contains the anion of amino acid, glycine.
(h) [Fe(H2O)5(SCN)] , The red complex ion formed in the qualitative analysis test of Fe3+ ion.
2+

(i) K2[HgI4], Alkaline solution of this complex is called Nessler’s Reagent.

(j) Co[Hg(SCN)4], Deep blue crystalline precipitate obtained in qualitative detection of Hg2+.
(k) Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3, Prussian blue, deep blue colored complex obtained in detection of Fe2+.
(l) K3[Co(NO2)6], Potassium cobaltinitrite or Fischer salt yellow precipitate obtained in detection
of Co2+.
(m) [Ni(dmg)2], Rosy red precipitate obtained in detection of Ni2+ ions.
(n) K2[PtCl6], Yellow precipitate obtained in detection of potassium ions.
+
(o) Na2[Fe(CN)5NO ], Sodium nitroprusside used for detection of sulphide ions/sulphur.
(p) [Fe(H2O)5(NO+)]SO4, Brown ring complex, obtained in detection of Fe2+ ions.
(q) [Cu(CN)4]3–, Colourless stable soluble complex obtained in detection of Cu2+ on adding excess
of KCN solution.
(r) (NH4)2[PtCl6], Only few compounds of ammonium ions are precipitate this is one of these, a
yellow precipitate.

46. Name the following compounds.

(a) [CoBr(en)2(ONO)]+ (b) [Co(NH3)6][Co(ONO)6]
(c) [Co(NH3)5(CO3)]Cl (d) [Pt(NH3)4Cl2][PtCl4]
(e) [Co(en)3]2(SO4)3 ;
(f) [(NH3)5Co-NH2-Co(NH3)4(H2O)]Cl5
(g) [Cr(CO)5(PPh3)] (h) [(CO)5Mn-Mn(CO)5]
(i) K[PtCl3(  2–C2H4)] (j) Cr(  6–C6H6)2
(k) [Co(NH3)4(OH2)2][BF4]3 (l) K[(NH3)5CoNCCo(CN)5 ]
(m) Na4[Cu6(S2O3)5] (n) Ba[Zr(OH)2(ONO)2(ox)]

OH
(o) [Co(NH3)6][Co(C2O4)3] (p) (H2O)4 Fe Fe(H2O)4 (SO4)2
ONO

(q)

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47. Calculate the EAN of central atom in the following complexes
(a) [Cr(CO)6] (b) [Fe(CN)6]4– (c) [Fe(CO)5] (d) [Co(NH3)6]3+
(e) [Ni(CO)4] (f) [Cu(CN)4]3– (g) [Pd(NH3)6]4+ (h) [PtCl6]2–
(i) [Fe(CO)2(NO)2] (j) [Fe(C5H5)2]

48. Complete the following table (using concepts of VBT).

Complex Geometry Hybridisation Number of unpaired electrons(n) Mag. moment
CN =2
(a) [Ag(NH3)2]+ ---------------------- ----------------------
0 ----------------------

(b) [Cu(CN)2]– Linear ---------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------

(c) [AuCl2]– ---------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------

0

CN = 4
---------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------
(d) [PtCl 2(NH3)2] 0
(e) [Zn(CN)4]2– ---------------------- ----------------------
0 ----------------------

(f) [Cu(CN)4]3– ---------------------- ----------------------

0 ----------------------

(g) [MnBr4]2– ---------------------- ----------------------

5 ----------------------

(h) [Cu(NH3)4]2+ Square Planar ---------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------

(i) [CoI4]2– ---------------------- ----------------------

3 ----------------------

CN = 6
(j) [Mn(CN)6]3– ---------------------- ----------------------
2 ----------------------

(k) [Cr(NH3)6]3+ ---------------------- ----------------------

3 ----------------------

(l) [Fe(CN)6]3– ---------------------- ----------------------

1 ----------------------

(m) [Ir(NH3)6]3+ ---------------------- ----------------------

0 ----------------------

---------------------- ---------------------- ----------------------

(n) [V(CO)6] 1
(o) [Fe(H2O)6]2+ ---------------------- ----------------------
4 ----------------------

(p) [MnCl6]3– ---------------------- ----------------------

4 ----------------------

49. For each of the following complexes, draw a crystal field energy-level diagram, assign the electrons to
orbitals, and predict the number of unpaired electrons:
(a) [CrF6]3– (b) [V(H2O)6]3+ (c) [Fe(CN)6]3–
(d) [Cu(en)3]2+ (e) [FeF6]3–

50. Arrange the following in increasing order as directed.

(a) (i) [CoCl3 (NH3)3], (ii) [CoCl (NH3)5] Cl2, (iii) [Co(NH3)6] Cl3, (iv) [CoCl2 (NH3)4] Cl – Molar conductance
(b) C, N, O, F (halogen) - tendency of  donation.
(c) Br–, S2– , NO2– , CO , H2O, CN– , NH3, NO3– - strength of ligands.

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 KVPY PROBLEMS (PREVIOUS YEARS)
1. Among (i) [Co(NH3)6]Cl 3, (ii) [Ni(NH3)6]Cl 2 , (iii) [Cr(H2O 6)]Cl 3, (iv) [Fe(H2O)6]Cl 2 the complex which is
diamagnetic is : [KVPY_2011_SA]
(A) i (B) ii (C) iii (D) iv

2. A non-planar compound is - [KVPY_2007_SX]

(A) [Ni(CN)4]2– (B) [NiCl4]2– (C) [PtCl4]2– (D) BCl3
3. Ir (CO)Cl (PPh3) when reacts with O2, the oxidation state and coordination number of Iridium, respectively,
become. [KVPY_2007_SX]
(A) +1 and 5 (B) + 2 and 5’ (C) + 4 and 6 (D) + 3and 6
4. The total number of possible geometrical and optical isomers for [CoCl2(en)2]+ (en = 1, 2-diaminoethane) is-
[KVPY_2008_SX]
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4
5. sp3d2 hybridization explains the bonding in [KVPY_2008_SX]
(A) [FeCl4]– (B) [Fe(CN)6]3– (C) [FeCl4]2– (D) [Fe(H2O)6]2+

6. A divalent transition metal ion with valence electron configuration 3d8 forms a complex with cyanide ion. The
correct identity of the metal ion, the complex and its geometry, respectively, are [KVPY_2008_SX]
(A) Fe2+, [Fe(CN)6]4– , and octahedral (B) Ni2+, [Ni (CN)4]2– and tetrahedral
(C) Fe2+, [Fe(CN)6]3– and octahedral (D) Ni2+, [Ni(CN)4]2– and square planar

7. The hybridization of Ni centre in Ni[(PPh3)2Cl2] and [NiCl4]2– respectively are [KVPY_2009_SX]

(A) dsp2 and sp3 (B) dsp2 and sp2d (C) sp3 and sp3 (D) sp3 and dsp2

8. The number of isomers of Co(diethylene triamine) Cl3 is. [KVPY_2010_SX]

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

9. Among the following, the -acid ligand is : [KVPY_2010_SX]

(A) F– (B) NH3 (C) CN– (D) I–

10. The Crystal Field stabilization Energy (CFSE) and the spin only magnetic moment in Bohr Magneton (BM)
for the complex K3[Fe(CN)6] are, respectively. [KVPY_2010_SX]
(A) 0.0  and 35 BM (B) – 2.0  and 3 BM
(C) – 0.4  and 24 BM (D) – 2.4  and 0 BM

11. Ther hydridizations of Ni (CO)4 and Cr(H2O)62+, respectively. [KVPY_2011_SX]

(A) sp3 and d3sp2 (B) dsp2 and d2sp3 (C) sp3 and d2sp3 (D) dsp2 and sp3 d2

12. The spin-only magnetic moments of [Mn(CN)6]4– and [MnBr4]2– in Bohr Magnetons, respectively, are :
[KVPY_2011_SX]
(A) 5.92 and 5.92 (B) 4.89 and 1.73 (C) 1.73 and 5.92 (D) 1.73 and 1.73

13. The crystal field stabilization energies (CFSE) of high spin and low spin d6 metal complexes in terms of 0,
respectively, are : [KVPY_2011_SX]
(A) – 0.4 and – 2.4 (B) – 2.4 and – 0.4 (C) – 0.4 and 0.0 (D) – 2.4 and 0.0

14. The oxidation state of cobalt in the following molecule is : [KVPY_2012_SX]

(A) 3 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 0

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15. For a tetrahedral complex [MCl4]2–, the spin-only magnetic moment is 3.83 BM. The element M is :
[KVPY_2012_SX]
(A) Co (B) Cu (C) Mn (D) Fe
16. Among the following, the species that is both tetrahedral and diamagnetic is : [KVPY_2012_SX]
(A) [NiCl4]2– (B) [Ni(CN)4]2– (C) Ni(CO)4 (D) [Ni(H2O)6]2+
17. The number of ions produced in water by dissolution of the complex having the empirical formular, COCl34NH3,
is : [KVPY_2013_SX]
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 4 (D) 3
18. The spin-only magnetic moments of [Fe(NH3)6]3+ and [FeF6]3– in BM are, respectively,
[KVPY_2013_SX]
(A) 1.73 and 1.73 (B) 5.92 and 1.73 (C) 1.73 and 5.92 (D) 5.92 and 5.92
19. In aqueous solution, [Co(H2O)6]2+ (X) reacts with molecular oxygen in the presence of excess liquor NH3 to
give a new complex Y. The number of unpaired electrons in X and Y are, respectively :
[KVPY_2013_SX]
(A) 3, 1 (B) 3, 0 (C) 3, 3 (D) 7, 0

20. The number of geometrical isomers of [CrCl2(en)(NH3)2], where en = ethylenediamine, is :

[KVPY_2014_SX]
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 1
21. Ni(CO)4 is : [KVPY_2014_SX]
(A) tetrahedral and paramagnetic (B) square planar and diamagnetic
(C) tetrahedral and diamagnetic (D) square planar and paramagnetic
22. The energies of dxy and Dz2 orbitals in octahedral and tetrahedral transition metal complexes are such that
[KVPY_2014_SX]
(A) E (dxy) > E (dz2) in both tetrahedral and octahedral complexes
(B) E (dxy) < E (dz2) in both tetrahedral and octahedral complexes
(C) E (dxy) > E (dz2) in tetrahedral abut E (dxy) < E (dz2) in octahedral complexes
(D) E (dxy) < E (dz2) in tetrahedral abut E (dxy) < E (dz2) in octahedral complexes
23. The spin only magnetic moment of [ZCl 4 ]2  is 3.87 BM where Z is [KVPY 2015 SX] [1 Mark]
(A) Mn (B) Ni (C) Co (D) Cu

24. The geometry and the number of unpaired electron(s) of [MnBr4 ]2  , respectively, are
[KVPY 2015 SX] [2 Mark]
(A) tetrahedral and 1 (B) square planar and 1 (C) tetrahedral and 5 (D) square planar and 5
25. Among the following complexes, the one that can exhibit optical activity is [KVPY 2016 SX 1 Mark]
(A) [CoCl6]3– (B) [Co(en)Cl4]– (C) cis-[Co(en)2Cl2]+ (D) trans-[Co(en)2Cl2]+
26. 2.33 g of compound X (empirical formula CoH12N4Cl3) upon treatment with excess AgNO3 solution produces
1.435 g of a white precipitate. The primary and secondary valences of cobalt in compound X, respectively, are
[Given : Atomic mass : Co = 59, Cl = 35.5, Ag = 108] [KVPY 2016 SX 2 Mark]
(A) 3, 6 (B) 3, 4 (C) 2, 4 (D) 4, 3
27. The geometry and magnetic property of [NiCI4]2–, respectively, are [KVPY 2017 SX 2 Mark]
(A) tetrahedral, paramagnetic (B) tetrahedral, diamagnetic
(C) square planar, paramagnetic (D) square planar, diamagnetic

28. Among (i) [Cr(en)3]3+, (ii) trans-[Cr(en)2Cl2]+, (iii) cis-[Cr(en)2Cl2]+, (iv) [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+, the optically active
complexes are [KVPY 2017 SX 2 Mark]
(A) i and ii (B) i and iii (C) ii and iii (D) ii and iv
29. The complex that can exhibit linkage isomerism is (KVPY_SX_2018_1 MARK)
(A) [Co(NH3)5(H2O)]Cl3 (B) [Co(NH3)5(NO2)]Cl2
(C) [Co(NH3)5(NO3)](NO3)2 (D) [Co(NH3)5Cl]SO4

30. The complex having the highest spin-only magnetic moment is (KVPY_SX_2018_2 MARKS)
(A) [Fe(CN)6]3– (B) [Fe(H2O)6]2+ (C) [MnF6]4– (D) [NiCl4]2–

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 EXERCISE
1. (B) 2. (C) 3. (A) 4. (C) 5. (B)
6. (C) 7. (D) 8. (C) 9. (D) 10. (D)
11. (D) 12. (D) 13. (B) 14. (B) 15. (D)
16. (B) 17. (A) 18. (D) 19. (C) 20. (B)
21. (B) 22. (D) 23. (C) 24. (D) 25. (D)
26. (C) 27. (C) 28. (A) 29. (A) 30. (C)
31. (C) 32. (A) 33. (B) 34. (D) 35. (B)
36. (B) 37. (A) 38. (C) 39. (B) 40. (C)

41. K2SO4.Cr2(SO4)3 2K+(aq) + 2Cr3+ (aq) + 4SO42–

So chrome alum is a double salt. It when dissolved in water gives its constituent ions. Hence it gives the test
of K+, Cr3+ and SO42– ions.
CuSO4.4NH3 [Cu(NH3)4] SO4 [Cu(NH3)4]2+ (aq) + SO42– (aq)
As copper (II) is present in coordination sphere it will not give the test of Cu2+ ion.
42. The coordination number of the central atom/ion is determined by the number of sigma bonds between the
ligands and the central atom/ions i.e. the number of ligand donor atoms to which the metal is directly
attached.
The oxidation number of the central atom is defined as the charge it would carry if all the ligands are removed
along with the electron pairs that are shared with the central atom.
Complex Coordination Number Oxidation State
(a) [AgCl2]– 2 1
(b) [Cr(H2O)5Cl]2+ 6 3
(c) [Co(NCS)4]2– 4 2
4–
(d) [ZrF8] 8 4
(e) [Co(NH3)3(NO2)3] 6 3
–
(f) [Fe(EDTA)] 6 3
(g) [Cu(en)2]SO4 4 2
(h) K[Pt(NH3)Cl5] 6 4
(i) K3[Cr(C2O4)2Cl2] 6 3

O 3–

C O
O C
O O
C O
43. (a) Fe
C O O
O
O C
C O

[Fe(C2O4)3]3– [Pt(en)2]2+

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 The ligands, oxalate and ethylenediamine are bidentate as each ligand has two donor atoms. So in
1st case the number of chelate rings (five membered) are three where as in 2nd case the number of
chelate rings (five membered) are two.
The coordination number and oxidation state of iron are six and +3 respectively and the coordination
number and oxidation state of platinum are four and +2 respectively.

(b) K2[Ni(CN)4] 2K+ (aq) + [Ni(CN)4]2– (aq)

[Cr(en)3] Cl3 [Cr(en)3]3+ (aq) + 3Cl– (aq)

Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 4Fe3+ (aq) + 3[Fe(CN)6]4– (aq)

[PtCl2(en)2] (NO3)2 [PtCl2(en)2]2+ (aq) + 2(NO3)– (aq)

So, [Ni(CN)4] , [Cr(en)3]3+ , 3[Fe(CN)6]4– and [PtCl2(en)2]2+ are coordination entities and K+,
2–

Cl–, Fe3+ and NO3– are counter ions.

(c) Coordination compounds are acid-base adduct. Cations are electron deficient, therefore, are called
Lewis acids where as ligands are electrons donors, therefore, are called as Lewis base.
LEWIS ACID LEWIS BASE
(i) [HgBr4]2- Hg2+ 4Br–
(ii) [Ni(H2O)6]2+ Ni2+ 6H2O
(iii) [PdCl2(NH3)2] Pd2+ 2Cl– & 2NH3
– 3+
(iv) [Al(OH)4] Al 4OH–
(v) [Ag(CN)2]- Ag+ 2CN–
3+
(vi) [Cr(CO)6] Cr 6CO
44. (a) – v, (b) – vi, (c) – x, (d) – i, (e) – viii, (f) – iii,
(g) – ix, (h) – xii, (i) – iv, (j) – vii, (k) – ii, (l) – xi
45. (a) [Co(NH3)6]Cl3, Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride
(b) [Rh(NH3)5I]I2, Pentaammineiodidorhodium(III) iodide
(c) [Fe(CO)5], Pentacarbonyliron(0)
(d) [Fe(C2O4)3]3–, Trioxalatoferrate(III) OR Tris(oxalato)ferrate(III)
(e) [Cu(NH3)4]SO4, Tetraamminecopper(II) sulphate
(f) Na[Cr(OH)4], Sodium tetrahydroxidochromate(III)
(g) Co(gly)3, Triglycinatocobalt(III) OR Tris(glycinato)cobalt(III)
(h) [Fe(H2O)5(SCN)]2+, Pentaaquathiocyanato–S–iron(III)
(i) K2[HgI4], Potassium tetraiodidomercurate(II)
(j) Co[Hg(SCN)4], Cobalt(II) tetrathiocyanato–S–mercurate(II)
(k) Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3, Iron(III) hexacyanidoferrate(II)
(l) K3[Co(NO2)6], Potassium hexanitrito–N–cobaltate(III)
(m) [Ni(dmg)2], Bis(dimethylglyoximato)nickel(II)
(n) K2[PtCl6], Potassium hexachloridoplatinate(IV)
(o) Na2[Fe(CN)5NO+], Sodium pentacyanidonitrosoniumferrate(II)
(p) [Fe(H2O)5(NO+)]SO4, Pentaaquanitrosoniumiron(I) sulphate
(q) [Cu(CN)4]3–, Tetracyanidocuperate(I)
(r) (NH4)2[PtCl6], Ammonium hexachloridoplatinate(IV)
[Note : First symbol of the name may be written in small letter]

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46. (a) [CoBr(en)2(ONO)]+1 Bromidobis(ethylenediamine)nitrito–O–cobalt(III)
(b) [Co(NH3)6][Co(ONO)6] Hexaamminecobalt(III) hexanitrito–O–cobaltate(III)
(c) [Co(NH3)5(CO3)]Cl Pentaamminecarbonatocobalt(III) chloride
(d) [Pt(NH3)4Cl2][PtCl4] Tetraamminedichloridoplatinum(IV) tetrachloridoplatinate(II)
(e) [Co(en)3]2(SO4)3 Tris(ethylenediamine)cobalt(III) sulphate or
Tris(ethane -1, 2-diamine)cobalt(III) sulphate.
(f) [(NH3)5Co-NH2-Co(NH3)4(H2O)]Cl5
Pentaamminecobalt(III)––amidotetraammineaquacobalt(III) chloride
(g) [Cr(CO)5(PPh3)] Pentacarbonyltriphenylphosphinechromium(0)
(h) [(CO)5Mn-Mn(CO)5] Decacarbonyldimanganese(0)
(i) K[PtCl3(C2H4)] Potassium trichlorido(  2–ethylene)platinate(II)

(j) Cr(-C6H6)2 Bis(  6–benzene)chromium(0)

(k) [Co(NH3)4(OH2)2][BF4]3 Tetraamminediaquacobalt(III) tetrafluoridoborate(III)
(l) K[(NH3)5CoCNCo(CN)5 ]
Potassium pentaamminecobaltate(II)––cyanidopentacyanidocobaltate(III)
OR
Potassium pentaamminecobaltate(III)––cyanidopentacyanidocobaltate(II)
(m) Na4[Cu6(S2O3)5] Sodium pentakis(thiosulphato)hexacuperate(I)
(n) Ba[Zr(OH)2(ONO)2(ox)] Barium dihydroxidodinitrito–O–oxalatozirconate(IV)
(o) [Co(NH3)6][Co(C2O4)3] Hexaamminecobalt(III) trioxalatocobaltate(III)

OH
(p) (H2O)4 Fe Fe(H2O)4 (SO4)2 –hydroxido––nitrito–O–octaaquadiiron(III) sulphate
ONO

or –hydroxido––nitrito–O–bis(tetraaquairon(III)) sulphate

(q)

Tetraamminecobalt(III)––amido––hydroxidobis(ethylenediamine or ethane-1, 2-
diamine)cobalt(III) chloride
47. (a) 36 (b) 36 (c) 36 (d) 36
(e) 36 (f) 36 (g) 54 (h) 86
(i) 36 (j) 36
48. Complex Geometry Hybridisation Number of unpaired electrons(n) Mag. moment
CN =2
(a) [Ag(NH3)2]+ Linear sp 0 0
(b) [Cu(CN)2]– Linear sp 0 0
(c) [AuCl2]– Linear sp 0 0
CN = 4
(d) [PtCl2(NH3)2] Square Planar dsp2 0 0
(e) [Zn(CN)4]2– Tetrahedral sp3 0 0
(f) [Cu(CN)4]3– Tetrahedral sp3 0 0
(g) [MnBr4]2– Tetrahedral sp3 5 5.92 BM
(h) [Cu(NH3)4]2+ Square Planar dsp2 1 1.73 BM
(i) [CoI4]2– Tetrahedral sp3 3 3.87 BM

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 CN = 6
(j) [Mn(CN)6]3– Octahedral d2sp3 2 2.83 BM
(k) [Cr(NH3)6]3+ Octahedral d2sp3 3 3.87 BM
(l) [Fe(CN)6]3– Octahedral d2sp3 1 1.73 BM
(m) [Ir(NH3)6]3+ Octahedral d2sp3 0 0
(n) [V(CO)6] Octahedral d2sp3 1 1.73 BM
(o) [Fe(H2O)6]2+ Octahedral sp3d2 4 4.90 BM
(p) [MnCl6]3– Octahedral sp3d2 4 4.90 BM

49. (a) F– is weak field ligand. Cr3+, 3d3

So number of unpaired electrons = 3

(b) H2O is weak field ligand. V3+, 3d2

eg

bari centre
d-orbitals
in presence
of ligand field

t2g

d-orbitals
in absence
of ligand field

So number of unpaired electrons = 2

(c) CN– is strong field ligand. Fe3+, 3d5
eg

bari centre
d-orbitals
in presence
of ligand field

t2g

d-orbitals
in absence
of ligand field

So number of unpaired electron = 1.

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 (d) en is strong field ligand. Cu2+, 3d9
eg

bari centre
d-orbitals
in presence
of ligand field

t2g

d-orbitals
in absence
of ligand field
So number of unpaired electron = 1.
(e) F– is weak field ligand. Fe3+, 3d5
eg

bari centre
d-orbitals
in presence
of ligand field

t2g

d-orbitals
in absence
of ligand field
So number of unpaired electrons = 5.

50. (a) i < iv < ii < iii (b) X < O < N < C (c) Br– < S2– < NO3– < H2O < NH3 < NO2– < CN– < CO

KVPY PROBLEMS (PREVIOUS YEARS)

1. (A) 2. (B) 3. (B) 4. (C) 5. (D)

6. (D) 7. (A) 8. (B) 9. (C) 10. (B)

11. (C) 12. (C) 13. (B) 14. (D) 15. (A)

16. (C) 17. (B) 18. (C) 19. (B) 20. (C)

21. (C) 22. (C) 23. (C) 24. (C) 25. (C)

26. (A) 27. (A) 28. (B) 29. (B) 30. (C)

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 .. ..
1. N H2  CH2  CH2  N H2 . It contains two donor atoms i.e. nitrogen. So it is a bidentate ligand.

2. It attaches to the central metal ion through four carboxylate group oxygen atoms and the two amine nitrogens.

O O 4–
: :

: :
:O C CH2 CH2 C O:
:N CH2 CH2 N: O

: :
: :

:O C CH2 CH2 C O:
O O
EDTA4–, Ethylenediaminetetraacetate ion

3. Let x be the oxidation state of cobalt in [CoCl2(en)2]+ . So, x + 2(–1) + 0 = +1 or x = + 3.

As there are six -bonds between cobalt and ligands, it coordination number is 6 (here 'en' is a bidentate
ligand).
4. x is number of lone pairs of electrons donated to central metal ion.
10
So, 26 + 2x = 36 or x= =5
2
5. (A) EAN of Cr = 24 + 12 = 36 and EAN of Fe = 26 + 10 = 36.
(B) EAN of Co3+ = 25 + 12 = 37 and EAN of Ni 2+ = 26 + 12 = 38.
(C) EAN of Cu+ = 28 + 12 = 36 and EAN of Ni = 28 + 8 = 36.
(D) EAN of V– = 24 + 12 = 36 and EAN of Co3+ = 24 + 12 = 36.
6. Anhydrous binary compound will have all water molecules in coordination sphere so its formula will be
[Co(H2O)4Cl2]Cl. Two Cl– will have dual behaviour i.e. they will act as primary valency as well as the secondary
valency and third Cl– will satisfy only primary valency.

7. (D) In complex the iron is in –2 oxidation state. CO is strong field ligand and, therefore pairing of electrons

occurs. So, [Fe(CO)4]2 : .

8. Low spin complex utilizes (n – 1) d-orbital for hybridisation and thus low spin complex is formed with d2sp3
hybridisation.
9. Ni (dmg)2 complex is square planar and dimagnetic.
(B) Mn in [MnO4]– is in +7 oxidation state having [Ar]18 3d0 configuration. Complex ion is tetrahedral and
diamagnetic
(D) Pt (II) – 5d8 configuration. Complex is square planar and therefore, dimagnetic.
So,  = 0
10. (A) For a given metal and ligand the stability is greater when the charge on the metal ion is greater; as
oxidation state increases size of cation decreases.
(B) F– forms strongest complex. Smaller the size of the anion, greater the charge density on the atom and
hence greater the sability of complex.
(C) Smaller the size of the metal ion, greater is the stability of the complex.
(D) Complex having chelate rings is more stable.
II II
11. (A) [ Co (NH3)5(NO2)]Cl and [ Co (NH3)5(ONO)]Cl - linkage isomerism
II II
[ Co (NH3)5(NO2)]Cl and [ Co (NH3)5Cl]NO2 - ionization isomerism

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 III III
(B) [ Co (NH3)5(H2O)](NO2)3 and [ Co (NH3)5(NO2)](NO2)2.H2O - hydrate isomerism
III III
[ Co (NH3)5(NO2)](NO2)2.H2O and [ Co (NH3)5(ONO](NO2)2.H2O
II II II II
(C) [ Pt (NH3)4]2+ [ Pt (SCN)4]2– and [ Pt (NH3)3(SCN)]+ [ Pt (NH3)(SCN)3]– - coordination isomerism
II II II II
[ Pt (NH3)4]2+ [ Pt (SCN)4]2– and [ Pt (NH3)4]2+ [ Pt (NCS)4]2– - linkage isomerism
(D) [Cr(NH3)4(NO2)2](NO3)2 and [Cr(NH3)4(NO3)2](NO2)2 - ionization isomerism
[Cr(NH3)4 (NO2)2] (NO3)2 and [Cr(NH3)4 (ONO)2] (NO3)2 - linkage isomerism
12. (i) It is tetrahedral (sp3) because there is no (n–1)d orbital vacant for dsp2 hybridisation.
(ii) Ag with +3 oxidation state and 4d8 configuration has square planar geometry.
(iii) It is tetrahedral (sp3) because there is no (n–1)d orbital vacant for dsp2 hybridisation.
(iv) Pt with +2 oxidation state and 5d8 configuration has square planar geometry.
(v) Rh with +1 oxidation state and 4d8 configuration has square planar geometry.
When we place these complexes in a magnetic balance, then there is decrease in their weights. This
indicates that the complexes are dimagnetic.
13. (B) Exhibits linkage isomerism as it has ambidentate ligand, NO 2–.
14. In both complexes the oxidation state of Ni is +2. In [NiCl4]2– the Cl– is a weak field ligand, so it does not
compel for pairing. Then,

[NiCI4]2–

Hence NiCI4 is paramagnetic and tetrahedral.

In [NiCI2 (PMe3)2] the trimethyl phosphine is a strong field ligands; so it compels for the pairing of electrons.
Then,

[NiCI2 (PMe3)2]

Hence [NiCI2 (PMe3)2] is diamagnetic and square planar.

15. (D) Ti 4+ , [Ar] 18 3d0 4s0 ; as there is no unpaired electron, so no d-d transition occurs.
Cu+ , [Ar] 18 3d10 4s0 all electrons are paired, so there is no unpaired electron for d-d transition.
Hence both complexes are colourless.
16. (A) [CoCl2(OH2)2(NH3)2 ]Br and [CoClBr(OH2)2(NH3)2 ]Cl are ionisation isomers.
(B) Does not have ambidentate ligand; so does not show linkage isomerism.
(C) It is Ma2b2c2 type.
Ma2b2c2 – 5 (aa)(bb)(cc) (optically inactive)
(aa)(bc)(bc) (optically inactive)
(bb)(ac)(ac) (optically inactive)
(cc)(ab)(ab) (optically inactive)
(ab)(ac)(bc) (optically active)

17. (A) [Co(en)2Cl2]+ show geometrical isomerism and its only cis-form show optical isomerism.

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 (B) [Co(NH3)5Cl]2+ exists only in one form.

(C)

It does not shows optical isomerism because of the presence of plane of symmetry and centre of symmetry.
(D) [Cr(OX)3]3– shows optical isomerism but does not show geometrical isomerism because of the same type
of ligands.

18. (A) [Fe(CN)6]4– d6 CN– is strong field lignad.

(B) [Ni(CO)4] d10 CO is strong field lignad.

(C) [Ni(CN)4]2– ; Ni2+ has 3d8 configuration and CN– is strong field lignad. So, complex is square planar and
diamagnetic.

(D) [CoF6]3– d6 F– being weak field ligand does not allow pairing.

19. [Ni (H2O)4 ] SO4 + Pyridine + NaNO2  [Ni(Py)4](NO2)2

Stronger ligand, pyridine displaces weaker ligand, H2O in aqueous solution.
[Ni(py)4](NO2)2 is formed as dark blue crystals on crystallisation.

20. The complex is [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl 2 and there are two moles of Cl which can react with Ag+ to form white
precipitate of AgCl.
(100  0.1)
× 2 = 0.02 mole of AgCl
1000

6
21. 2X + 1(–2) + 1(–1) = +3 ; x = = + 3.
2

 0 4 1
22. [Cr(NH3 )(CN)4 (NO)]2

Central metal ion has one unpaired electron and thus d-d transition of electron is possible. This attributes to
the colour of the solution. As different types of ligands are attached to central metal ion, the complex is
called heteroleptic complex.

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 F 
23. [Fe(SCN)(H2O)5] 2+ 
 , F – being weak ligand Fe3+ — .

Therefore, five unpaired electrons and so  = 5 (5  2) B.M.  5.92.

24. (A) Cr3+ , 3d3 ; sp3d2 hybridisation with three unpaired electrons (weak field as well as strong field
ligand).
Fe+ , 3d7 ; sp3d2 hybridisation with three unpaired electron (one 4s electron jumps to 3d orbital
for the pairing)
(B) Mn2+, 3d5 ; d2sp3 hybridisation with one unpaired electron after pairing (CN– is strong field
ligand).
Fe3+, 3d5 ; d2sp3 hybridisation with one unpaired electron after pairing (CN– is strong field ligand).
(C) Ni, 3d8 4s2; sp3 hybridisation and all electrons are paired because CO is strong field ligand (4s-
electrons jumps to 3d-orbitals for the pairing)
Zn2+ , 3d10 ; sp3 hybridisation and all electrons are paired.
25. EDTA forms soluble complex with Ca2+ and Mg2+ (present in hard water) and thus they can be estimated
by titrating against EDTA using eriochrome black-T as indicator.
26. (C) [Cu(CN)4]3– , [Ar]183d10 ; As there is no empty d-orbital for dsp2 hybridization. So it has sp3 hybridization
and is tetrahedral, and diamagnetic.

27. It can be predicted, by knowing the number of unpaired electrons or paired electrons that how many
empty d-orbitals will be available for hybridisation or not available for hybridisation.

28. (A) The crystal field-splitting for Cr3+ ion in octahedral field increases with increasing strength of ligands.
This order given in (A) is according to spectrochemical series.

29. (I) [Fe(H2O)6]2+ , 3d6 n = 4 (weak field ligand)

(II) [Fe(CN)6]3– , 3d5 n = 1 (strong field ligand)

(III) [Fe(CN)6]4– , 3d6 n = 0 (strong field ligand)

(IV) [Fe(H2O)6]3– , 3d5 n = 5 (weak field ligand)

30. NO 2– is an ambidentate ligand and can link to central metal ion either through N or O. Hence it show
linkage isomerism.
There is exchange of NO2– and SO42– occurs between coordination sphere and ionization sphere. Hence
it shows ionisation isomerism.
Ma5b has only one form, therefore, it does not show geometrical isomerism.
Ma5b has mirror plane , therefore, it does not show optical isomerism.

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31. (A) With symmetrical bidentate ligands. [(Cr(ox)3]3 – does no show geometrical isomerism but it can show
only optical isomerism.

(B)

(C)

32. [Co(en)3]3+ ion due to absence of one of the symmetry elements it has two d- and -optically active
forms.

33. (1) (2) (3)

34. Diethylenetriamine is a tridentate neutral molecules with three donor nitrogen atoms. Polydentate ligand
which uses its two or more donor atoms to bind a single metal ion producing a ring is called as chelating
ligand.

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35. [Fe(CN)5NO+]2– ; x + 5 (–1) + 1 = – 2 or x = +2
[Fe(CN)5NOS]4– ; x + 5 (–1) + (– 1) = – 4 or x = +2

36. (A) If [Os(Cl)5N] 2– complex is anion, so name of the element should be osmate (VI).
(C) If [Os(Cl)5N3] 0 complex is neutral, so name of the element should be osmium (VI).
Therefore, (B) option is correct according to the IUPAC rule.

1 1 4
37. [Fe(II) N 3 ( O 2 ) (SC N )4 ]4 ; so correct name is azidosuperoxidotetrathiocyanato-S-ferrate(II) according to
IUPAC rules.
38. The charge of the cation is balanced by the charge of the anion.
39. According to Werner's theory statements (2) and (3) are correct.
(1) Ligands are connected to the metal ion by coordinate covalent bond (dative bond).
(2) Secondary valencies i.e. coordination number give rise to stereochemistry of the complexes because of
their directional properties.
(3) Secondary valencies correspond to coordination number i.e. number of -bonds between metal ion and
lignds.

40. (I) [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 + 3Ag+  3AgCl + [Co(NH3)6] 3+

Co3+  Primary valencies i.e. ionisable valency = 3.
(II) [Pt(NH3)5Cl]Cl 3 + 3Ag+  3AgCl + [Pt(NH3)5Cl] 3+
Pt 4+  Primary valencies = 4.

44. (i) Acetylacetonato i.e.acac (ii) Dimethylglyoximato i.e. dmg.

(iii) Glycinato i.e. gly
(v) Ethane-1, 4-diamine/ethylenediamine i.e. en.
(vii) Diethylenetriamine i.e. dien.
(ix) Ethylenediaminetetraacetate i.e EDTA.
(xi) Triethylenetetraamine i.e trien.
(iv) Terpyridyl i.e. terpy
(vi) Propane-1, 2-diamine/propanediamine i.e. pn
(viii) Oxalato i.e. ox.
(x) Bipyridyl i.e bipy.
(xii) Phenanthroline i.e phen.

47. (a) Cr(Z = 24) ; EAN = 24 + 12 = 36. (b) Fe(Z = 26) ; EAN = 26 – 2 + 12 = 36.
(c) Fe(Z = 26) ; EAN = 26 + 10 = 36. (d) Co(Z = 27) ; EAN = 27 – 3 + 12 = 36.
(e) Ni(Z = 28) ; EAN = 28 + 8 = 36. (f) Cu (Z = 29) ; EAN = 29 – 1 + 8 = 36.
(g) Pd(Z = 46) ; EAN = 46 – 4 + 12 = 54. (h) Pt(Z = 78) ; EAN = 78 – 4 + 12 = 86.
(i) Fe(Z = 26) ; EAN = 26 + 2 + 8 = 36. (j) Fe(Z = 26) ; EAN = 26 + 10 = 36.

50. (a) has 1, (ii) has 3 (iii) has 4 and (iv) has 2 number of ions in solutions respectively. So order of molar
conductivity i < iv < ii < iii.
(b) It is factual
(c) According to spectrochemical series (values of  have been experimentally determined).

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