Chapter 18

Co-ordination Compounds

Only One Option Correct Type Questions

1. Among the following metal carbonyls, the C–O bond order is lowest in [IIT-JEE-2007 (Paper-2)]
(A) [Mn(CO)6]+ (B) [Fe(CO)5]
(C) [Cr(CO)6] (D) [V(CO)6]–
2. Both [Ni(CO)4] and [Ni(CN)4]2– are diamagnetic. The hybridisations of nickel in these complexes, respectively,
are [IIT-JEE-2008 (Paper-2)]
(A) sp3, sp3 (B) sp3, dsp2
(C) dsp2, sp3 (D) dsp2, dsp2
3. The spin only magnetic moment value (in Bohr magneton units) of Cr(CO)6 is [IIT-JEE-2009 (Paper-2)]
(A) 0 (B) 2.84
(C) 4.90 (D) 5.92
4. The ionization isomer of [Cr(H2O)4Cl(NO2)]Cl is [IIT-JEE-2010 (Paper-1)]
(A) [Cr(H2O)4(O2N)]Cl2 (B) [Cr(H2O)4Cl2] (NO2)
(C) [Cr(H2O)4Cl(ONO)]Cl (D) [Cr(H2O)4Cl2(NO2)] H2O
5. The correct structure of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is [IIT-JEE-2010 (Paper-1)]

HOOC CH2 CH2 COOH

(A) N CH CH N
HOOC CH2 CH2 COOH

HOOC COOH
(B) N CH2 CH2 N
HOOC COOH

HOOC CH2 CH2 COOH

(C) N CH2 CH2 N
HOOC CH2 CH2 COOH

COOH
CH2
HOOC CH2 H
(D) N CH CH N
H CH2 COOH
CH2
HOOC

6. The complex showing a spin-only magnetic moment of 2.82 B.M. is [IIT-JEE-2010 (Paper-2)]
(A) Ni(CO)4 (B) [NiCl4]2–
(C) Ni(PPh3)4 (D) [Ni(CN)4]2–

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7. Geometrical shapes of the complexes formed by the reaction of Ni2+ with Cl–, CN– and H2O, respectively are
[IIT-JEE-2011 (Paper-1)]
(A) Octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar (B) Tetrahedral, square planar and octahedral
(C) Square planar, tetrahedral and octahedral (D) Octahedral, square planar and octahedral
8. Among the following complexes (K – P), K 3 [Fe(CN) 6 ](K), [Co(NH 3) 6]Cl 3 (L), Na 3 [Co(oxalate) 3] –3(M),
[Ni(H2O)6]Cl2(N), K2[Pt(CN)4](O) and [Zn(H2O)6](NO3)2(P), the diamagnetic complexes are
[IIT-JEE-2011 (Paper-2)]
(A) K, L, M, N (B) K, M, O, P
(C) L, M, O, P (D) L, M, N, O
9. As per IUPAC nomenclature, the name of the complex [Co(H2O)4(NH3)2]Cl3 is [IIT-JEE-2012 (Paper-1)]
(A) Tetraaquadiaminecobalt(III) chloride (B) Tetraaquadiamminecobalt(III) chloride
(C) Diaminetetraaquacobalt(III) chloride (D) Diamminetetraaquacobalt(III) chloride
10. 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
[IIT-JEE-2012 (Paper-2)]
(A) Tetrahedral and tetrahedral (B) Square planar and square planar
(C) Tetrahedral and square planar (D) Square planar and tetrahedral
11. 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
[JEE (Adv)-2013 (Paper-1)]
(A) R < Q < P (B) Q < R < P
(C) R < P < Q (D) Q < P < R
12. Among [Ni(CO)4], [NiCl4]2–, [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl, Na3[CoF6], Na2O2 and CsO2, the total number of paramagnetic
compounds is [JEE (Adv)-2016 (Paper-1)]
(A) 2 (B) 3
(C) 4 (D) 5
13. The geometries of the ammonia complexes of Ni2+, Pt2+ and Zn2+, respectively, are [JEE (Adv)-2016 (Paper-2)]
(A) Octahedral, square planar and tetrahedral (B) Square planar, octahedral and tetrahedral
(C) Tetrahedral, square planar and octahedral (D) Octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar
14. 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 (Adv)-2021 (Paper-1)]
(A) 3.87 and 2.84 (B) 4.90 and 1.73
(C) 3.87 and 1.73 (D) 4.90 and 2.84

One or More Option(s) Correct Type Questions

15. The compound(s) that exhibit(s) geometrical isomerism is(are) [IIT-JEE-2009 (Paper-1)]
(A) [Pt(en)Cl2] (B) [Pt(en)2]Cl2
(C) [Pt(en)2Cl2]Cl2 (D) [Pt(NH3)2Cl2]

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16. The pair(s) of coordination complexes/ions exhibiting the same kind of isomerism is(are)
[JEE (Adv)-2013 (Paper-1)]
(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

17. Addition of excess aqueous ammonia to a pink coloured aqueous solution 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. Among
the following options, which statement(s) is(are) correct? [JEE (Adv)-2017 (Paper-1)]
(A) The hybridization of the central metal ion in Y is d2sp3
(B) When X and Z are in equilibrium at 0°C, the colour of the solution is pink
(C) Z is a tetrahedral complex
(D) Addition of silver nitrate to Y gives only two equivalents of silver chloride
18. The correct statement(s) regarding the binary transition metal carbonyl compounds is(are) (Atomic numbers:
Fe = 26, Ni = 28) [JEE (Adv)-2018 (Paper-1)]

(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

19. The correct option(s) regarding the complex [Co(en)(NH3)3(H2O)]3+ (en = H2NCH2CH2NH2) is (are)
[JEE (Adv)-2018 (Paper-2)]

(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+

20. Choose the correct statement(s) among the following: [JEE (Adv)-2020 (Paper-1)]
(A) [FeCl4]– has tetrahedral geometry
(B) [Co(en)(NH3)2Cl2]+ has 2 geometrical isomers
(C) [FeCl4]– has higher spin-only magnetic moment than [Co(en)(NH3)2Cl2]+
(D) The cobalt ion in [Co(en)(NH3)2Cl2]+ has sp3d2 hybridization
21. The pair(s) of complexes wherein both exhibit tetrahedral geometry is(are) [JEE (Adv)-2021 (Paper-2)]

(Note: py = pyridine

Given: Atomic numbers of Fe, Co, Ni and Cu are 26, 27, 28 and 29, respectively)

(A) [FeCl4]– and [Fe(CO)4]2–

(B) [Co(CO)4]– and [CoCl4]2–

(C) [Ni(CO)4] and [Ni(CN)4]2–

(D) [Cu(py)4]+ and [Cu(CN)4]3–

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Linked Comprehension Type Questions

Paragraph for Q.Nos. 22 to 24

When a metal rod M is dipped into an aqueous colourless concentrated solution of compound N, the solution turns
light blue. Addition of aqueous NaCl to the blue solution gives a white precipitate O. Addition of aqueous NH3 dissolves
O and gives an intense blue solution. [IIT-JEE-2011 (Paper-1)]
Choose the correct answer :

22. The metal rod M is

(A) Fe (B) Cu

(C) Ni (D) Co

23. The compound N is

(A) AgNO3 (B) Zn(NO3)2

(C) Al(NO3)3 (D) Pb(NO3)2

24. The final solution contains

(A) [Pb(NH3)4] 2+ and [CoCl4]2–

(B) [Al(NH3)4] 3+ and [Cu(NH3)4] 2+

(C) [Ag(NH3)2]+ and [Cu(NH3)4 ] 2+

(D) [Ag(NH3)2]+ and [Ni(NH3)6 ] 2+

Paragraph for Q.Nos. 25 and 26

An aqueous solution of metal ion M1 reacts separately with reagents Q and R in excess to give tetrahedral and
square planar complexes, respectively. An aqueous solution of another metal ion M2 always forms tetrahedral
complexes with these reagents. Aqueous solution of M2 on reaction with reagent S gives white precipitate which
dissolves in excess of S. The reactions are summarized in the scheme given below : [JEE (Adv)-2014 (Paper-2)]

Scheme :
Q R
Tetrahedral M1 Square planar
Excess Excess

Q R
Tetrahedral M2 Tetrahedral
Excess Excess

S, stoichiometric amount

R
White precipitate Precipitate dissolves
Excess

Choose the correct answer :

25. M1, Q and R, respectively are

(A) Zn2+, KCN and HCl

(B) Ni2+, HCl and KCN

(C) Cd2+, KCN and HCl

(D) Co2+, HCl and KCN

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26. Reagent S is

(A) K4[Fe(CN)6] (B) Na2HPO4

(C) K2CrO4 (D) KOH

Matrix-Match / Matrix Based Type Questions

27. Match the complexes in Column-I with their properties listed in Column-II.
[IIT-JEE-2007 (Paper-1)]

Column-I Column-II

(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

28. 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. [JEE (Adv)-2014 (Paper-2)]
{en = H2NCH2CH2NH2; atomic numbers : Ti = 22, Cr = 24; Co = 27; Pt = 78}
List-I List-II

P. [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]Cl 1. Paramagnetic and exhibits ionisation isomerism

Q. [Ti(H2O)5Cl](NO3)2 2. Diamagnetic 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. Diamagnetic and exhibits ionisation isomerism
Code :
P Q R S
(A) 4 2 3 1
(B) 3 1 4 2
(C) 2 1 3 4
(D) 1 3 4 2
29. Match each set of hybrid orbitals from LIST-I with complex(es) given in LIST-II. [JEE (Adv)-2018 (Paper-2)]
List-I List-II

P. dsp2 1. [FeF6]4–
Q. sp3 2. [Ti(H2O)3Cl3]
R. sp3d2 3. [Cr(NH3)6]3+
S. d 2sp3 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

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30. LIST-I contains metal species and LIST-II contains their properties. [JEE (Adv)-2022 (Paper-1)]

LIST-I LIST-II

(I) [Cr(CN)6]4– (P) t2g orbitals contain 4 electrons

(II) [RuCl6]2– (Q) μ(spin-only) = 4.9 BM

(III) [Cr(H2O)6]2+ (R) low spin complex ion

(IV) [Fe(H2O)6]2+ (S) metal ion in 4+ oxidation state

(T) d4 species

[Given: Atomic number of Cr = 24, Ru = 44, Fe = 26]

Match each metal species in LIST-I with their properties in LIST-II, and choose the correct option

(A) I  R, T; II  P, S; III  Q, T; IV  P, Q

(B) I  R, S; II  P, T; III  P, Q; IV  Q, T

(C) I  P, R; II  R, S; III  R, T; IV  P, T

(D) I  Q, T; II  S, T; III  P, T; IV  Q, R

Integer / Numerical Value Type Questions

31. Total number of geometrical isomers for the complex [RhCl(CO)(PPh3)(NH3)] is [IIT-JEE-2010 (Paper-2)]
32. The volume (in mL) of 0.1 M AgNO3 required for complete precipitation of chloride ions present in 30 mL of
0.01 M solution of [Cr(H2O)5Cl]Cl2, as silver chloride is close to [IIT-JEE-2011 (Paper-2)]
33. EDTA4– is ethylenediaminetetraacetate ion. The total number of N—Co—O bond angles in [Co(EDTA)]1– complex
ion is [JEE (Adv)-2013 (Paper-1)]
34. A list of species having the formula XZ4 is given below.
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 [JEE (Adv)-2014 (Paper-1)]
35. If the freezing point of a 0.01 molal aqueous solution of a cobalt(III) chloride-ammonia complex (which behaves
as a strong electrolyte) is –0.0558°C, the number of chloride(s) in the coordination sphere of the complex is
[Kf of water = 1.86 K kg mol–1] [JEE (Adv)-2015 (Paper-1)]
36. 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] [JEE (Adv)-2015 (Paper-1)]
37. In the complex acetylbromidodicarbonylbis (triethylphosphine) iron (II), the number of Fe–C bond(s) is
[JEE (Adv)-2015 (Paper-2)]
38. 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 [JEE (Adv)-2015 (Paper-2)]
39. The number of geometric isomers possible for the complex [CoL2Cl2]– (L = H2NCH2CH2O–) is
[JEE (Adv)-2016 (Paper-1)]

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40. Among the species given below, the total number of diamagnetic species is____.
H atom, NO2 monomer, O2– (superoxide), dimeric sulphur in vapour phase, Mn3O4, (NH4)2[FeCl4], (NH4)2[NiCl4],
K2MnO4, K2CrO4 [JEE (Adv)-2018 (Paper-1)]
41. The ammonia prepared by treating ammonium sulphate with calcium hydroxide is completely used by
NiCl2.6H2O to form a stable coordination compound. Assume that both the reactions are 100% complete. If
1584 g of ammonium sulphate and 952 g of NiCl2.6H2O are used in the preparation, the combined weight (in
grams) of gypsum and the nickel-ammonia coordination compound thus produced is_____.
(Atomic weights in g mol–1 : H = 1, N = 14, O = 16, S = 32, Cl = 35.5, Ca = 40, Ni = 59)
[JEE (Adv)-2018 (Paper-1)]
42. 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) [JEE (Adv)-2019 (Paper-2)]
43. The total number of possible isomers for [Pt(NH3)4Cl2]Br2 is [JEE (Adv)-2021 (Paper-1)]
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