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1. Which one of the following is expected to exhibit optical isomerism? (en = ethylenediamine)

[AIPMT 2005]

(1) cis–[Pt(NH3)2Cl2] (2) trans–[Co(en)2Cl2]+ (3) trans–[Pt(NH3)2Cl2] (4) cis–[Co(en)2Cl2]+

2. [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 (at. no. of Cr = 24) has a magnetic moment of 3.83 B.M. The correct distribution of 3d electrons
in the Chromium of the complex is : [AIPMT 2006]

(1) 3d1xy , 3d1yz , 3d1xz (2) 3d1xy , 3d1yz , 3d1z2 (3) 3d1(x2–y2), 3d1z2 , 3d1xz (4) 3d1xy ,3d1(x2–y2), 3d1yz

3. The d-electron configuration of Cr2+, Mn2+, Fe2+ and Ni2+ are 3d4, 3d5, 3d6 and 3d8 respectively, which one of the
following aqua-complex will exhibit the minimum paramagnetic behaviour ? [AIPMT 2007]

(1) [Cr(H2O)6]2+ (2) [Mn(H2O)6]+2 (3) [Fe(H2O)6]2+ (4) [Ni(H2O)6]2+

4. Which of the following complexes exhibits the highest paramagnetic behaviour? [AIPMT 2008]

where, gly = glycine, en = ethylenediamine and bpy = bipyridyne )

(At no Ti = 22, V = 23, Fe = 26, Co = 27)

(1) [V(gly)2(OH)2(NH3)2]+ (2) [Fe(en)(bpy)(NH3)2]2+ (3) [Co(OX)2(OH)2]– (4) [Ti(NH3)6]3+

5. Which of the following does not show optical isomerism? (en = ethylenediamine) [AIPMT 2009]

(1) [Co(en)2Cl2]+ (2) [Co(NH3)3Cl3]0 (3) [Co(en)Cl2(NH3)2]+ (4) [Co(en)3]3+

6. Which of the following complex ions is expected to absorb visible light?

(At. no Zn = 30, Sc = 21, Ti = 22, Cr = 24) [AIPMT 2009]

(1) [Sc(H2O)3(NH3)3]3+ (2) [Ti(en)2(NH3)2]4+ (3) [Cr(NH3)6]3+ (4) [Zn(NH3)6]2+

7. The existance of two different coloured complexes with the composition of [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ is due to
[AIPMT 2010]

(1) linkage isomerism (2) geometrical isomerism

(3) coordination isomerism (4) ionization isomerism

8. The complexes [Co(NH3)6] [Cr(CN)6] and [Cr(NH3)6] [Co(CN)6] are the examples of which type of isomerism?
[AIPMT 2011]

(1) Linkage isomerism (2) Ionization isomerism

(3) Coordination isomerism (4) Geometrical isomerism

9. The complex, [Pt(Py)(NH3)BrCl] will have how many geometrical isomers ? [AIPMT 2011]

(1) 3 (2) 4 (3) 0 (4) 2

10. Low spin complex of d6-cation in an octahedral field will have the following energy : [AIPMT 2012]

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12 –12 2 2
(1) 0 P (2) 0 2P (3) 0 2P (4) 0 P
5 5 5 5

11. An excess of AgNO3 is added to 100 mL of a 0.01M solution of dichlorotetraaquachromium (III) chloride. The
number of moles of AgCl precipitated would be : [NEET 2013]

(1) 0.002 (2) 0.003 (3) 0.01 (4) 0.001

12. Which of the following complexes is used to be as an anticancer agent ? [AIPMT 2014]

(1) mer-[Co(NH3)3Cl] (2) Cis - [Pt Cl2(NH3)2] (3) cis - K2[Pt Cl2Br2] (4) Na2CoCl4

13. Cobalt (III) chloride forms several octahedral complexes with ammonia. Which of the following will not give
test for chloride ions with silver nitrate at 25°C ? [AIPMT 2015]

(1) CoCl3·4NH3 (2) CoCl3·5NH3 (3) CoCl3·6NH3 (4) CoCl3·3NH3

14. Which of the following has longest C–O bond length ? (Free C–O bond length in CO is 1.128Å)

[NEET 2016]

(1) [Mn(CO)6]+ (2) Ni(CO)4 (3) [Co(CO)4 ] (4) [Fe(CO)4]2–

15. Jahn-Teller effect is not observed in high spin complexes of [NEET 2016]

(1) d9 (2) d7 (3) d8 (4) d4

16. The correct of order the stoichiometries of AgCl formed when AgNO3 in excess is treated with the
complexes CoCl3.6NH3, CoCl3. 5NH3, CoCl3. 4NH3 respectively is : [NEET 2017]

(1) 1 AgCl, 3AgCl, 2AgCl (2) 3AgCl, 1 AgCl, 2AgCl

(3) 3AgCl, 2AgCl, 1 AgCl (4) 2 AgCl, 3 AgCl, 1 AgCl

17. Iron carbonyl, Fe(CO)5 is : [NEET 2018]

(1) tetranuclear (2) dinuclear (3) trinuclear (4) mononuclear

18. The geometry and magnetic behaviour of the complex [Ni(CO)4] are :

(1) square planar geometry and diamagnetic [NEET 2018]

(2) tetrahedral geometry and paramagnetic

(3) Square planar geometry and paramagnetic

(4) tetrahedral geometry and diamagnetic

19. The crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE) for [CoCl6]4– is 18000 cm–1 , the CFSE for [CoCl4]2– will be

[NEET 2019]

(1) 6000 cm–1 (2) 16000 cm–1 (3) 18000 cm–1 (4) 8000 cm–1

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20. Ethylene diaminetetraacetate (EDTA) ion is : [NEET 2021]

(1) Hexadentate ligand with four “O” and two “N” donor atoms.

(2) Unidentate ligand

(3) Bidentate ligand with two “N” donor atoms

(4) Tridentate ligand with three “N” donor atoms

21. Which of the following is the correct order of increasing field strength of ligands to form coordination
compounds ? [NEET 2020]

(1) SCN- < F- < C2O42- < CN-

(2) SCN- < F- < CN- < C2O42-

(3) F- < SCN- < C2O42- < CN-

(4) CN- < C2O42- < SCN- < F-

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SOLUTIONS
1. (4) cis-[Co(en)2Cl2]+ is able to show the phenomenon of optical isomerism because it can form a
superimposable mirror image.

but trans-form is optically inactive.

2. (1) Magnetic moment = n n 2 B.M = 3.83 B.M. (Given).

Hence, n= 3 , i.e. there are three unpaired electrons. Thus, we have

In d2sp3 hybridisation, the orbitals taking part are dx2 – y2 and dz2 . Hence, unpaired electrons are present

in 3dxy , 3dyz , 3dxz .

3. (4) Cr2+,3d4 n= 4 ;
Mn2+, 3d5 n=5

Fe2+, 3d6 n= 4 ;
Ni2+, 3d8 n=2

4. (3) The electron configuration of

V (23) = [Ar], 4s2, 3d3

Let in [V(gly)2(OH)2(NH3)2]+ oxidation state of V is x.

x + (– 1) × 2 (– 1)2 + (0 × 2) = + 1

V5+ = [Ar], 4s0, 3d0 (no unpaired electrons)

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The electronic configuration of

Fe(26) = [Ar] 4s2, 3d6

Let the oxidation state of Fe in

[Fe(en)(ppy)(NH3)2]2+ is x.

[x + (0) + (0) + (0) × 2] = + 2

x=+2

Fe2+ = [Ar] 4s0, 3d6 ( no unpaired electron) but, bpy, en and NH3 all are strong field ligands, so pairing
occurs and thus, Fe contains no unpaired electron.
2+

The electronic configuration of

Co(27) = [Ar] 4s2, 3d7

Oxidation state of Co in [Co (OX)2 (OH)2]–

x + (– 2) × 2 + (– 1) × 2 = – 1

x=+5

Co5+ = [Ar], 3d4 [4 unpaired electrons]

OX and OH are weak field ligands.

The electronic configuration of

Ti (22) = [Ar] 4s2, 3d2

Oxidation state of Ti in [Ti(NH3)6]3+ is 3.

Ti3+ = [Ar], 3d1 (one unpaired electron)

Hence, complex [Co(OX)2(OH)2]– has maximum number of unpaired electrons, thus show maximum
paramagnetic.

5. (2) Optical isomerism is exhibited by only those complexes in which elements of symmetry are absent.
Octahedral complexes of the types [M(aa)3, [M(aa)x2,y2] and [M(aa)2x2] have absence of elements of
symmetry, thus exhibit optical isomerism. Here, aa represents bidentate ligand, x or y represents
monodentate ligand and M represent central metal ion.

Hence, [Co (NH3)3Cl3]0 due to presence of symmeytry elements does not exhibit optical isomerism.

6. (3) In [Cr(NH3)6]3+, Cr is present as Cr3+.

Cr3+ = [Ar] 3d3, 4s0

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[Cr(NH3)6]3+ = [Ar]

Since, this complex has three unpaired electrons, excitation of electrons is possible and thus, it is
expected that this complex will absorb visible light.

7. (2) Due to two different Geometrical isomers.

8. (3) [Co(NH3)6] [Cr(CN)6] and [Cr(NH3)6] [Co(CN)6]

9. (1) [Pt (Py)(NH3)(Br)(Cl)]

[M(abcd)] (ab) (cd)

[M(abcd)] (ac) (bd)

[M(abcd)] (ad) (bc)

There are 3 Geometrical isomerism.

10. (2) d6 - t2g2, 2, 2eg0,0 (in low spin)

C.F.S.E. = – 0.4 × 6 0
+ 3P

12
= – + 3P
5 0

11. (4)

10 3
mole = 0.01 × 10
1000

So mole of AgCl = 0.001

12. (2) Cis - [Pt Cl2(NH3)2] known as cis platin is used as an anticancer agent.

13. (4) CoCl3·3NH3 is [Co(NH3)3Cl3] so it will not ionize and does not give Cl– ion test.

14. (3) Fe C O

Due to back bonding between metal-carbon bond length of C–O increase (B.O of M–C B.O of C–C B.L.
of C–O ) Higher is negative charge on metal, higher is back bonding (synergic effect) so bond length is
higher so answer is [Fe(CO)4]2–

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15. (2) Jahn teller effect : This is geometric distortion occur in unsymmetrical octahedral complexes for
example high spin complexes of (high spin)

d4 d7 d8 d9

unsymmetrical unsymmetrical Symmetrical unsymmetrical

16. (1) 1 mole of [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 gives 3 moles of AgCl with excess of AgNO3

1 mole of [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2, gives 2 moles of AgCl with excess of AgNO3

1 mole of [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl gives 1 moles of AgCl with excess of AgNO3

17. (4) Fe(CO)5 is mononuclear

18. (1) [Ni(CO)4]

Ni = 3d8 4s2 = 3d10 4s0 : C.N. = 4

19. (4) CFSE for [C0Cl6]–4 = 18000 cm–1

0 = 18000 cm–1

4
We know that t 0
9

4
CFSE for [C0Cl4]–2 is t 18000
9

= 8000 cm–1

20. (1)

21. (1)

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