Chapter 09 : Coordination Compounds

1. Write the coordination number and oxidation state of platinum in the complex
[𝑃𝑡(𝑒𝑛)2 𝐶𝐼2 ].

2. 18. Using IUPAC norms write the formulae for the following :
(i) Pentaamminenitrito-O-cobalt(III) chloride
(ii) Potassium tetracyanidonickelate(II)

3. (i) Write down the 𝐼𝑈𝑃𝐴𝐶 name of the following complex :

[𝐶𝑟(𝑁𝐻3 )2 𝐶𝐼2 (𝑒𝑛)](𝑒𝑛 = 𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑦𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑒)
(ii)Write the formula for the following complex: pentaamminenitrito –O- cobalt(III).

4. Giving a suitable example for each, explain the following:

(i) Crystal field splitting
(ii) linkage isomerism
(iii) Ambidentate ligand

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5. A solution of 𝑁𝑖(𝐻2 𝑂)6 is green but a solution of [𝑁𝑖(𝐶𝑁)4 ]2− is colourless.
Explain.

6. 𝐶𝑢𝑆𝑂4 . 5𝐻2 𝑂 is blue in colour while 𝐶𝑢𝑆𝑂4 is colourless. Why?

7. [𝐹𝑒(𝐻2 𝑂)6 ]3+ is strongly paramagnetic whereas [𝐹𝑒(𝐶𝑁)6 ]3− is weakly

paramagnetic. Explain.

8. Write the IUPAC name of the ionisation isomer of the coordination compound
[𝐶𝑜(𝑁𝐻3 )5 𝐵𝑟]𝑆𝑂4 .Give one chemical test to distinguish between the two
compounds.

9. Predict the number of unpaired electrons in the square planar [𝑃𝑡(𝐶𝑁)4 ]2− ion.
10.Write the name, the structure and the magnetic behavior of each one of the
following complexes:
(i) [𝑃𝑡(𝑁𝐻3 )2 𝐶𝐼(𝑁𝑂2 )]
(ii) [𝐶𝑜(𝑁𝐻)3 ]4 𝐶𝐼
(iii) 𝑁𝑖(𝐶𝑂)4
(At. Nos. 𝐶𝑜 = 27, 𝑁𝑖 = 28, 𝑃𝑡 = 78)

11.i)Write down IUPAC name of the following complex [𝐶𝑜(𝑁𝐻3 )5 𝑁𝑂2 )]𝑁𝑂3 )2
ii)Write the formula for the following complex . Potassium tetracyanidonickelate(II)

12.Write the IUPAC names of the following coordination compounds:

(i) [𝑃𝑡(𝑁𝐻3 )2 𝐶𝐼(𝑁𝑂2 )] (ii) 𝐾3 [𝐶𝑟(𝐶2 𝑂4 )3 ]
(iii) [𝐶𝑜(𝑁𝐻3 )5 (𝐶𝑂3 )]𝐶𝐼

13. Using IUPAC norms, write the formulae of the following:

(i) Tetrabromidocuprate(II)
(ii) Pentaamminenitrito-O-cobalt (III)
(iii) Pentaamminenitrito-N-cobalt(III)

14. Using IUPAC norms, write the systematic names of the following:
(i) [𝐶𝑜(𝑁𝐻3 )6 ]𝐶𝐼3 (ii) [𝐶𝑜(𝑁𝐻3 )4 𝐶𝐼(𝑁𝑂2 )]𝐶𝐼
(iii) [𝑁𝑖(𝑁𝐻3 )6 ]𝐶𝐼2

15. Explain on the basis of valence bond theory that [𝑁𝑖(𝐶𝑁)4 ]2− ion with square planar
structure is diamagnetic and the [𝑁𝑖𝐶𝐼4 ]2− ion with tetrahedral geometry is
paramagnetic.

16.Using crystal field theory, draw energy level diagram, write electronic configuration
of the central metal atom/ion and determine the magnetic moment value in the
following: [𝐶𝑜𝐹6 ]3− , [𝐶𝑜(𝐻2 𝑂)6 ]3− , [𝐶𝑜(𝐶𝑁)6 ]3−

17.The two complexes of nickel , [𝑁𝑖(𝐶𝑁)4 )2− and 𝑁𝑖(𝐶𝑂)4 , have different structures
but possess same magnetic behaviour .Explain.

18.Give reasons :
(i) The 𝜋 − 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑥𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦.
(ii) [𝐹𝑒(𝐶𝑁)6 ]4− 𝑎𝑛𝑑 [𝐹𝑒(𝐻2 𝑂)6 ]3+ are of different colours in dilute solutions.
19.i)On the basis of crystal field theory , write the electronic configuration (E.C) for 𝑑 4
ion if Δ𝜊 < 𝑃.
ii)Write the hybridisation and magnetic behaviour of the complex [𝑁𝑖(𝐶𝑂)4 ] .(At no.
of Ni =28)

20.a)Why is [𝑁𝑖(𝐶𝑙)4 )2− paramagnetic while , [𝑁𝑖(𝐶𝑁)4 )2− is diamagnetic ?

b)Why are low spin tetrahedral complexes rarely observed ?

21.Explain [𝐶𝑜((𝑁𝐻3 )6 ]3+ is an inner orbital complex whereas [𝑁𝑖((𝑁𝐻3 )6 ]2+ is an

outer orbital complex?

22.Write the IUPAC name of the following:

(i) [𝐶𝑜(𝑁𝐻3 )6 ]𝐶𝐼3 (ii) [𝑁𝑖𝐶𝐼4 ]2− (iii) 𝐾3 [𝐹𝑒(𝐶𝑁)6 ]

23. Write 𝑙𝑈𝑃𝐴𝐶 name of the complex [𝐶𝑟(𝑁𝐻3 )4 𝐶𝐼2 ]+ .

Draw structures of geometrical isomers for this complex.

24. (i) Calculate the spin only magnetic moment of the complex[𝐹𝑒𝐹6 ]3− . (Atomic
number of 𝐹𝑒 = 26)
(ii) Write the 𝑙𝑈𝑃𝐴𝐶 name of the given complex:
[𝐶𝑜(𝑁𝐻3 𝐶𝐼)5 ]𝐶𝐼2
(iii) Why is the complex [𝐶𝑜(𝑒𝑛)3 ]3+ more stable than [𝐶𝑜𝐹6 ]3− ?

25. (a) Using valence bond theory, predict the hybridization and magnetic character of
the complex: [𝑁𝑖(𝐶𝑂)4 ) (Atomic number: 𝑁𝑖 = 28)
(b) Write 𝑙𝑈𝑃𝐴𝐶 name of [𝑃𝑡(𝑁𝐻3 )2 2𝐶𝑙(𝑁𝑂2 )].
(c) Why [𝐶𝑜(𝑒𝑛)3 ]3+ is a more stable complex than [𝐶𝑜(𝑁𝐻3 )6 ]3+ ?