COORDINATION COMPOUNDS (c) K3 [Fe (C2O4) 3]

(d) [Co (en) 3] Cl3

1. An example of double salt is
(a) Bleaching powder 9. The formula for the complex, dichlorobis
(b) K4[Fe(CN)6] (urea) copper (II) is
(c) Hypo (a) [Cu{O= C(NH2) 2}] Cl2
(d) Potash alum (b) [Cu{O= C(NH2) 2 }Cl]Cl
(c) [CuCl2 {O= C(NH2) 2 }2]
2. The complex ion [Co(NH3) 6]3+is formed by (d) [CuCl2] [{O= C(NH2) 2 }]2
sp3d2 hybridisation. Hence the ion should
possess 10. Which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Octahedral geometry
(Atomic number of Ni = 28)
(b) Tetrahedral geometry
(a) Ni(CO)4 is diamagnetic and [NiCl4]2- and
(c) Square planar geometry
(d) Tetragonal geometry. [Ni(CN) 4]2-are paramagnetic
(b) Ni(CO)4 and [Ni(CN) 4]2-are diamagnetic
3. K3[Al(C2 O4) ] 3 is called and [NiCl4]2-is paramagnetic
(a) Potassium alumino oxalate (c) Ni(CO) 4 and [NiCl4]2+are diamagnetic and
(b) Potassium trioxalateoaluminate (III) [Ni(CN) 4]2-is paramagnetic
(c) Potassium aluminium (III) oxalate (d) [NiCl4]2– and [Ni(CN) 4]2+are diamagnetic
(d) Potassium trioxalato aluminate (VI) and Ni(CO) 4 is paramagnetic

4. Among the following complexes, optical 11. The number of geometrical isomers of the
activity is possible in complex [Co(NO2) 3 (NH3) 3] is
.(a)[Co(NH3)6]3+ (a) 2
(b) [Co(H2O)2(NH3)2 Cl2]+
(b) 3
(c) [Cr(H2O2)Cl2]+
(c) 4
(d) [Co(CN)5NC)
(d) zero
5. Which of the following is common donor atom
12. The total number of possible isomers for the
in ligands?
complex compound [CuII(NH3) 4] [PtIICl4]
(a) arsenic
(a) 3
(b) nitrogen
(b) 6
(c) oxygen
(c) 5
(d) both 'b' and 'c'
(d) 4

6. The number of geometrical isomers for [Pt 13. IUPACname of [Pt(NH3) 3 (Br) (NO2) Cl] Cl is
(NH3) 2 Cl2] is (a) Triamminechlorobromonitroplatinum (IV)
(a) 2 chloride
(b) 1 (b) Triamminebromonitrochloroplatinum (IV)
(c) 3 chloride
(d) 4 (c) Triamminebromochloronitroplatinum (IV)
chloride
7. Among the following, the compound that is (d) Triamminenitrochlorobromoplatinum (IV)
both paramagnetic and coloured, is chloride
(a) KMnO4
(b) CuF2 14. A co-ordination complex compound of cobalt
(c) K4 [Fe(CN)6] has the molecular formula containing five
(d) K2Cr2O7 ammonia molecules, one nitro group and two
chlorine atoms for one cobalt atom. One mole of
8. Which of the following may be considered to this compound produces three mole ions in an
be an organometallic compound? aqueous solution. On reacting this solution with
(a) Nickel tetracarbonyl excess of AgNO3 solution, we get two moles of
(b) Chlorophyll AgCl precipitate. The ionic formula for this
complex would be (c) Ni(CO)4-Tetrahedral, diamagnetic
(a) [Co(NH3) 4 (NO2) Cl] [(NH3) Cl] (d) [NiCl4]2- Tetrahedral, paramagnetic
(b) [Co (NH3) 5 Cl] [Cl (NO2) ]
(c) [Co (NH3) 5 (NO2) ] Cl2 22. Which of the following organometallic
(d) [Co (NH3) 5] [(NO2) 2Cl2] compound is Vand Sbonded?
(a) Fe(η5 - C5H5)2]
15. In which of the following compounds does (b) Fe(CH3)3
iron exhibit zero oxidation state? (c) K[PtCl3 (η5 - C2H4)]
(a) [Fe(H2O) 6] (NO3)3 (d) [Co(CO)5NH3]2+
(b) K3 [Fe(CN) 6]
(c) K4 [Fe(CN) 6] 23. Oxidation number of Ni in [Ni(C2O4)3]4- is
(d) [Fe(CO) 5] (a) 3
(b) 4
16. Which one of the following will show (c) 2
paramagnetism corresponding to 2 unpaired (d) 6
electrons?(Atomic numbers: Ni = 28, Fe = 26)
(a) [Fe F6]3+ 24. Atomic number of Cr and Fe are respectively
(b) [Ni Cl4]2- 24 and 26, which of the following isparamagnetic?
(c) [Fe (CN)6]3- (a) [Cr(CO) 6]
(d) [Ni (CN) 4]2+ (b) [Fe(CO) 5]
(c) [Fe(CN) 6]-4
17. The number of unpaired electrons in the (d) [Cr(NH3) 6]+3
complex [Cr(NH3) 6 ]Br3 is (Atomic number Cr =
24) 25. The hypothetical complex
(a) 4 chlorodiaquotriammine cobalt (III) chloride can
(b) 1 be represented as
(c) 2 (a) [CoCl(NH3) 3 (H2O) 2 ]Cl2
(d) 3 (b) [Co(NH3) 3 (H2O) Cl3]
(c) [Co(NH2) 3 (H2O) 2 Cl]
18. Which one of the following complexes will (d) [Co(NH3) 3 (H2O) 3 ]Cl3
have four different isomers?
(a) [Co(en)2Cl2]Cl 26. CuSO4 when reacts with KCN forms CuCN,
(b) [Co(en)(NH3)Cl2]Cl which is insoluble in water. It is soluble in
(c) [Co(PPH3)2Cl2]Cl excess of KCN due to formation of the following
(d) [Co(en)3]Cl3 complex
(a) K2 [Cu(CN) 4]
19. Which of the following will give maximum (b) K3 [Cu(CN) 4]
number of isomers? (c) CuCN2
(a) [Ni(C2O4)(en)2]2- (d) Cu[KCu(CN) 4]
(b) [Ni(en)(NH3)4]2+
(c) [Cr(SCN)2 (NH3)4]4+ 27. Which one of the following octahedral
(d) [Co(NH3)4Cl2] complexes will not show geometric isomerism?
(Aand Bare monodentate ligands)
20. Which of the following will exhibit maximum (a) [MA5B]
ionic conductivity? (b) [MA2B4]
(a) K4 [Fe(CN) 6] (c) [MA3B3]
(b) [Co(NH3) 6] Cl3 (d) [MA4B2]
(c) [Cu(CN3) 4 ]Cl2
(d) [Ni(CO) 4] 28. According to IUPAC nomenclature sodium
nitroprusside is named as
21. Which statement is incorrect? (a) Sodium pentacyanonitrosyl ferrate (III)
(a) Ni(CO)4- Tetrahedral, paramagnetic (b) Sodium nitroferrocyanide
(b) [Ni(CN)4]2- Square planar, diamagnetic (c) Sodium nitroferrocyanide
(d) Sodium pentacyanonitrosyl ferrate (II) respectively (At No of Ni = 28)
(a) sp3 , dsp2 , dsp2
29. The number of unpaired electrons in the (b) sp3 , dsp2 , sp3
complex ion [CoF6] 3– is (Atomic no.: Co = 27) (c) sp3 , sp3 , dsp2
(a) Zero (d) dsp2 , sp3 , sp3
(b) 2
(c) 3 34. CN– is a strong field ligand. This is due to the
(d) 4 fact that
(a) it carries negative charge
30. Among the following, which is not the Sbonded (b) it is a pseudohalide
organometallic compound? (c) it can accept electrons from metal species
(a) (CH3)4 Sn (d) it forms high spin complexes with metal
(b) K[PtCl3(η2 -C2H4)] species
(c) Fe (η5 -C5H5)2 35. considering H2O as a weak field ligand , the
(d) Cr(η6 –C6H6)2 number of unpaired electrons in [Mn(H2O)6]2+ will
be ( At no of Mn = 25)
31. Which of the following is considered to be an (a) three
anticancer species? (b) five
(a) (c) two
(d) four

36. Which of the following does not have a

metalcarbon bond?
(a) Al(OC2H5)3
(b) C2H5MgBr
(b)
(c) K[Pt(c2H4)Cl3]
(d) Ni(CO4)

37. Which one of the following is an inner

orbital complex as well as diamagnetic in
(c) behaviour? (Atomic number: Zn = 30, Cr = 24, Co
= 27, Ni = 28)
(a) [Zn(NH3) 6]2+
(b) [Cr(NH3) 6]3+
(c) [Co(NH3) 6]3+
(d) [Ni(NH3) 6]2+
(d)
38. Which one of the following is expected to
exhibit optical isomerism? (en =
ethylenediamine)
(a) cis [Pt(NH3) 2 Cl2]
(b) trans [Pt(NH3) 2Cl2]
(c) cis [Co(en) 2Cl2]
32. Which of the following coordination (d) trans [Co(en) 2Cl2]
compounds would exhibit optical isomerism?
(a) pentamminenitrocobalt(III) iodide 39. [Co(NH3) 4 (NO2) 2] Cl exhibits
(b) diamminedichloroplatinum(II) (a) linkage isomerism, ionization isomerism and
(c) trans-dicyanobis (ethylenediamine) geometrical isomerism
chromium (III) chloride (b) ionization isomerism, geometrical isomerism
(d) tris-(ethylendiamine) cobalt (III) bromide and optical isomerism
(c) linkage isomerism, geometrical isomerism
33. Among [Ni(CO4], [Ni(CN)4]2- , [Nicl4]2- species , and optical isomerism
the hybridization states of the Ni atom are , (d) linkage isomerism, ionization isomerism and
optical isomerism expected to absorb visible light?
(a) [Ti (en)2 (NH3) 2]4+
40. [Cr(H2O) 6 ]Cl3 (at no. of Cr = 24) has a (b) [Cr (NH3) 6]3+
magnetic moment of 3.83 B. M. The correct (c) [Zn (NH3) 6]2+
distribution of 3d electrons in the Chromium of (d) [Sc (H2O) 3 (NH3) 3]3+
the complex is
(a)3 d xy , ( 3 d x − y )1 , 3 d yz
1
2 2
1 47.
1 1 1 Which of the following compounds will exhibit cis-
(b)3 d xy, 3 d yz , 3 d xz
trans (geometrical) isomerism?
1 1 2
(c)3 d xy, 3 d yz , 3 d z (a) 1- Butanol
(d) ( 3 d x − y )1, 3 d z, 3 d xz
2 1
2 2 (b) 2 - Butanol
(C) 2- Butanol
(d) 2 – Butyne
41. Which of the following will give a pair of
enantiomorphs? 48. A complex with the composition [MA3B]n± is
(a) [Cr(NH3) 6 ][Co(CN) 6] found to have no geometrical isomers. The possible
(b) [Co(en) 2Cl2 ]Cl structure(s) of the complex is (Where A and B are
(c) [Pt(NH3) 4] [PtCl6] monodentate ligands).
(d) [Co(NH3) 4Cl2 ]NO2. (en =NH2CH2CH2NH2) (a) Tetrahedral
(b) Square planar
42. The d electron configurations of Cr2+, Mn2+, (c) both (a) and (b)
Fe2+and Ni2+are 3d4 , 3d5, 3d6 and 3d8 (d) cannot be predicted
respectively. Which one of the following aqua
complexes will exhibit the minimum 49. The existence of two different coloured
paramagnetic behaviour? complexes with the composition of [Co(NH3)4
(a) [Fe(H2O)6]2+ Cl2]+ is due to:
(b) [Ni(H2O)6]2+ (a) linkage isomerism
(c) [Cr(H2O)6]2+ (b) geometrical isomerism
(d) [Mn(H2O)6]2+ (c) coordination isomerism
(d) ionization isomerism
43. Which of the following complexes exhibits
the highest paramagnetic behaviour? 50. Fac and Mer isomerism is associated with
(a) [V(gly) 2 (OH) 2 (NH3) 2]+ which of the following general formula?
(b) [Fe(en) (bpy) (NH3) 2]2+ (a) [M(AA)2]
(c) [Co(OX) 2 (OH) 2]+ (b) [M(AA)3]
(d) [Ti(NH3) 6]3+ (c) [MABCD]
(d) [MA3B3]
44. In which of the following coordination entities
the magnitude ∆ 0 (CFSE in octahedral field) will be 51. Of the following complex ions, which is
maximum ? diamagnetic in nature?
(a) [Co(H2O) 6]3+ (a) [NiCl4]2-
(b) [Co(NH3) 6]3+ (b) [Ni(CN) 4]2-
(c) [Co(CN) 6]3- (c) [CuCl4]2-
(d) [Co (C2O4) 3]3-(At. No. Co = 27) (d) [CoF6]3-

45. Which of the following does not show optical 52. The complexes [Co(NH3) 6] [Cr(CN) 6] and
isomerism? [Cr(NH3) 6] [Co(CN) 6] are the examples of which
(a) [Co(NH3) 3Cl3]0 type of isomerism?
(b) [Co (en) Cl2 (NH3) 2]+ (a) Linkage isomerism
(c) [Co (en) 3]3+ (b) Ionization isomerism
(d) [Co (en) 2Cl2] + (en = ethylenediamine) (c) Coordination isomerism
(d) Geometrical isomerism
46. Which of the following complex ions is
53. The complex, [Pt(Py) (NH3 ) BrCl] will have
how many geometrical isomers?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 0
(d) 2
59. Low spin complex of d6 -cation in an
54. The d-electron configurations of Cr2+ , Mn2+ , octahedral field will have the following energy:
Fe2+ and Co2+ are d4 , d5 , d6 and d7 , respectively. −12
(a) ∆ +P
Which one of the following will exhibit 5 0
minimum paramagnetic behaviour? −12
(b) ∆ +3P
(a) [Mn(H2O) 6]2+ 5 0
(b) [Fe(H2O) 6]2+ −2
(c) ∆ +2P
(c) [Co(H2O) 6]2+ 5 0
(d) [Cr(H2O) 6]2+(At, nos. Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = −2
26, Co = 27) (d) ∆ +P
5 0

55. Which of the following carbonyls will have 60. A magnetic moment of 1.73 BMwill be shown
the strongest C– O bond? by one among the following:
(a) Mn (CO)6+ (a) [Ni(CN) 4]2+
(b) Cr (CO)6 (b) TiCl4
(c) V(CO)6- (c) [CoCl6]4-
(d) Fe (CO)5 (d) [Cu(NH3) 4]2+

56. Which of the following complex compounds 61. An excess of AgNO3 is added to 100 mL of a
will exhibit highest paramagnetic behaviour? 0.01 Msolution of dichlorotetraaquachromium
(At. No.: Ti = 22, Cr = 24, Co = 27, Zn = 30) (iii) chloride. The number of moles of AgCl
(a) [Ti (NH3) 6]3+ precipitated would be:
(b) [Cr (NH3) 6]3+ (a) 0.002
(c) [Co (NH3) 6]3+ (b) 0.003
(d) [Zn (NH3) 6]2+ (c) 0.01
(d) 0.001
57. Which one of the following is an outer
orbital complex and exhibits paramagnetic 62. The correct IUPACname for [CrF2 (en) 2 ]Cl
behaviour? is:
(a) [Ni(NH3) 6]2+ (a) Chloro difluoridobis (ethylene diamine)
(b) [Zn(NH3) 6 ) ]2+ chromium (III)
(c) [Cr(NH3) 6]3+ (b) Chloro difluoridoethylenediaminechromium
(d) [CO(NH3) 6]3+ (III) chloride
(c) Difluoridobis (ethylene diamine) chromium
58. Red precipitate is obtained when ethanol (III) chloride
solution of dimethylglyoxime is added to (d) Difluorobis-(ethylene diamine) chromium
ammoniacal Ni(II) . Which of the following (III) chloride
statements is not true?
(a) Red complex has a square planar geometry. 63. Crystal field splitting energy for high spin 4
(b) Complex has symmetrical H-bonding octahedral complex is:
(c) Red complex has a tetrahedral geometry. (a) – 1.6 '0
(d) Dimethylglyoxime functions as bidentate (b) – 1.2 '0
ligand. (c) – 0.6 '0
(d) – 0.8 '0

64. Which is diamagnetic?

(a) [Fe(CN) 6]3-
(b) [Co(F6 ) ]3- 71. According to postulates of Werner’s
(c) [Ni(CN) 4]2- theory for coordination compouds,which of
(d) [NiCl4]2- the following is true ?
(a) Primary valencies are ionizable
65. In a particular isomer of [Co(NH3) 4Cl2]0, the (b) Secondary valencies ionizable
(c) Only primary valencies are non-
Cl-Co-Cl angle is 90°, the isomer is known as
ionizable
(d) Primary and secondary valencies are
(a) Linkage isomer non-ionizable
(b) Optical isomer
(c) -isomer 72. Pick out the correct statement with
(d) Position isomer respect to [Mn(CN)6]3–
(a) It is sp3d2 hybridised and tetrahedral
66. The anion of acetylacetone (acac) forms (b) It is sp3d2 hybridised and octahedral
Co(acac) 3 chelate with Co3+. The rings of the (c) It is d2sp3 hybridised and octahedral
chelate are (d) It is dsp2 hybridised and square planar
(a) three membered
(b) five membered 73. The complex used as an anticancer
agent is
(c) four membered
(a) cis–K2[PtCl2Br2]
(d) six membered
(b) Na2COCl4
(c) meso –[Co(NH3)3Cl3]
67. Which among the following is a (d) cis –[PtCl2(NH3)2]
paramagnetic complex?
(a) Mo(CO) 6 74. Which of the following facts about the
(b) [Co(NH3) 6]3+ complex [Cr(NH3)6]Cl3 is wrong ?
(c) [Pt(en) Cl2] (a) The complex involves d2sp3
(d) [CoBr4]2- hybridisation and is octahedral in shape
(b) The complex is an outer orbital
68. The IUPAC name of [CO(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6] complex
(c) The complex gives white precipitate
is
with silver nitrate solution
(a) hexaamminecobalt (III),
(d) The complex is paramagnetic.
hexacyanochromium (VI)
(b) hexaamminecobalt (III), 75. The name of complex ion, [Fe(CN)6]3- is
hexacyanochromate (III) (a) hexacyanitoferrate (III) ion
(c) hexacyanochromium (III), (b) tricyanoferrate (III) ion
hexaamminecobalt (III) (c) hexacyanoiron (II) ion
(d) hexacyanochromium cobalt (d) hexacyanidoferrate (III) ion
hexaammine (VI)
76. Which of these statements about
69. The correct order of the stoichiometries [Co(CN)6]3- is true?
of AgCl formed when AgNO3 in excess is (a) [Co(CN)6]3- has four unpaired electrons
treated with the complexes : CoCl3.6NH3, and will be in a high-spin configuration
CoCl3.5NH3, CoCl3.4NH3 respectively is (b) [Co(CN)6]3- has four unpaired electrons
(a) 3 AgCl, 1 AgCl, 2 AgCl and will be in a low-spin configuration
(b) 1 AgCl, 3 AgCl, 2 AgCl (c) [Co(CN)6]3- has no unpaired electrons
(c) 3 AgCl, 2 AgCl, 1 AgCl and will be in a high-spin configuration.
(d) 2 AgCl, 3 AgCl, 1 AgCl (d) [Co(CN)6]3- has no unpaired electrons
and will be in a low-spin configuration
70. Which of the following does not have
optical isomer? 77. Among the following complexes the one
(a) [CO(NH3)3Cl3] which shows zero crystal field stabilization
(b) [CO(en)(NH3)2Cl2]Cl energy (CFSE) is
(c) [CO(en)3]Cl3 (a) [Mn(H2O)6]3+
(d) [CO(en)2Cl2]Cl (b) [Co(H2O)6]3+
(c) [Fe(H2O)6]3+
(d) [Co(H2O6]2+
 (b) Six
78. The π - bonded organo metallic (c) Zero
compound which has ethane as one of its (d) Two
component is
(a) Zeise’s salt 83. In which of the following coordination
(b) Tetraethyl tin entities the magnitude of Δ0 (CFSE in
(c) Ferrocene octahedral field) will be maximum?
(d) Dibenzene chromium (a) [CO(CN)6]3-
(b) [CO(NH3)6]3+ (At. No. Co:27)
79. A chemist wants to determine the (c) [CO(C2O4)3]3-
molecular geometry of the [CoCl4]2– ion. (d) [CO(H2O)6]3+
Which of the following gives the best
suggestion for a measurement and for the 84. The existence of two different coloured
interpretation of that measurement? complex with the composition of
(a) Measure the molecule’s magnetic [Co(NH3)4]2+ is due to
moment and use the result to estimate the (a) Linkage isomerism
number of unpaired spins in the molecule. (b) Geometrical isomerism
If this number is low, the geometry is likely (c) Coordination isomerism
to be square planar; otherwise, it is likely to (d) Ionization isomerism
be tetrahedral
(a) Using absorption spectroscopy, measure 85. In metal carbonyl having general
λmax then calculate ∆ 0 for formula M(CO)x and M = metal, x = 4 and
octahedralgeometry the metal is bond to
(c) Measure the molecule’s magnetic (a) Carbon and oxygen
moment and use the result to estimate the (b) C ≡ O
number of unpaired spins in the molcule.If (c) Oxygen
this number is low, the geometry is likely to (d) carbon
be tetrahedral; otherwise, it is likely to be
square planar 86. considering H2O as a weak ligand, the
(d) Measure the molecule’s magnetic number of unpaired electrons in
moment and use the result to estimate the [Mn(H2O6]2+ will be
number of unpaired spins in the molecule. (a) three
If this number is low, the geometry is likely (b) five
to be tetrahedral; otherwise, it is likely to (c) two
be octahedral (d) four

80. The complexes [Co(NH3)6] [Cr(CN)6] and 87. The coordination number and oxidation
[Cr(NH3)6][Co(CN)6] are the examples of state of Cr in K3Cr(C2O4) are respectively.
which type of isomerism? (a) 3 and +3
(a) Linkage isomerism (b) 3 and 0
(b) Coordination isomerism (c) 6 and +3
(c) Geometrical isomerism (d) 4 and +2
(d) lonization isomerism
88.The correct order of the stoichiometries
81. Amongst TiF 2−¿¿
6 CoF, 3 −¿ ¿
6 ,Cu2Cl2
and of AgCl formed when AgNO3 in excess is
2−¿¿ treated with the complexs : CoCl3.6NH3 ,
NiCl 4 , which are the colourless species?
CoCl3.5NH3 , CoCl3 .4NH3 respectively is
(atomic number of Ti = 22, Co = 27, Cu (1) 3 AgCl, 1 AgCl, 2 AgCl
= 29, Ni = 28) (2) 3 AgCl, 2 AgCl, 1 AgCl
¿
(a)C oF3−¿
6 and NiCl 2−¿¿
4 (3) 2 AgCl, 3 AgCl, 1 AgCl
(b)TiF 2−¿¿
6 and CoF 36 −¿ ¿ (4) 1 AgCl, 3 AgCl, 2 AgCl
(c) TiF 2−¿¿
6 and Cu2Cl2
89. Correct increasing order for the
(d) Cu2Cl2 and NiCl 2−¿¿
4 wavelengths of absorption in the visible
region the complexes of CO3+ is :-
82. The primary valency of the metal ion in (1) [Co(H2O)6]3+ , [Co(en)3]3+ , [Co(NH3)6 ]3+
the coordination compound K2[Ni(CN)4] is (2) [Co(H2O)6]3+ , [Co(NH3)6 ]3+ , [Co(en)3]3+
(a) Four (3) [Co(NH3)6 ]3+ , [Co(en)3]3+ , [Co(H2O)6]3+
(4) [Co(en)3]3+ , [Co(NH3)6]3+ , [Co(H2O)6]3+ (4) Bidentate ligand with two "N" donor
atoms
90. Pick out the correct statement with
respect to [Mn(CN)6]3 .:- 97. Match List-I with List-II.
(1) It is sp3d2 hybridised and tetrahedral
(2) It is d2 sp3 hybridised and octahedral List-I List-II
(3) It is d2p2 hybridised and square planar (a) [Fe(CN)6]3- (i) 5.92 BM
(4) It is sp3d2 hybridised and octahedral (b) [Fe(H2O)6]3+ (ii) 0 BM
(c) [Fe(CN)6]4- (iii) 4.90 BM
91. Iron carbonyl, Fe(CO)5 is (d) [Fe(H2O)6]2+ (iv) 1.73 BM
(1) Tetranuclear Choose the correct answer from the options
(2) Mononuclear given below.
(3) Dinuclear (1) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
(4) Trinuclear (2) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(3) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
92. The type of isomerism shown by the (4) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
complex [CoCl2 (en)2] is
(1) Geometrical isomerism
(2) Coordination isomerism
(3) Linkage isomerism
(4) Ionization isomerism

93. The geometry and magnetic behaviour

of the complex [Ni(CO)4] are
(1) Square planar geometry and
diamagnetic
(2) Tetrahedral geometry and diamagnetic
(3) Tetrahedral geometry and
paramagnetic
(4) Square planar geometry and
paramagnetic
94. What is the correct electronic
configuration of the central atom in K 4
[Fe(CN)6 ] based on crystal field theory
(1) t 42 g e2g
(2) t 62 g e0g
(3) e3t 32
(4) e4t 22

95. Which of the following is the correct

order of increasing field strength of ligands
to form coordination compounds?
(1) F- < SCN- < C < CN-
(2) CN- < C2 < SCN- < F-
(3) SCN- < F- < C2 < CN-
(4) SCN- < F- < CN- < C2 C

96. Ethylene diaminetetraacetate (EDTA)

ion is :
(1) Tridentate ligand with three "N" donor
atoms
(2) Hexadentate ligand with four "O" and
two "N" donor atoms
(3) Unidentate ligand
Solutions : The oxidation number of Ni is +2 .
Atomic number = 28
1. Ni = [Ar]3d84s2
Potash alum K2SO4. Al2(SO4)3 24H2O is a double salt. Ni2+ = [Ar]3d8
2. Chlorido is a weak field ligand, no pairing
According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with six sp3-Hybridization (tetrahedral)
bond pairs must be octahedral. There are two unpaired electrons, so the complex is
3. paramagnetic.
IUPAC name is potassium trioxalatoaluminate (III). Spin magnetic moment
4. μ=√ n(n+ 2) BM
It is optically active when two CI atoms are in cis =√ 2(2+2) BM
position. = √ 8 BM
5.
In the formation of a coordinate bond, the ligands
11.
donate a pair of electrons to the metal atom.
[Co (NO2)3NH3)3]
Further nitrogen and oxygen has great tendency to
Possible geometrical isomers
donate the pair of electrons in most of the
compounds. Therefore both nitrogen and oxygen
are common donor atoms in ligands.

6. Pt(NH3)2 Cl2 is a disubstituted complex and

shows only cis -&- trans-isomers

Total geometrical isomers = 2

12.
Total 4 isomers are possible [Cu(NH3)3Cl]
[Pt(Cl3)NH3] , [Cu(NH3)2Cl2][PtCl2(NH3)2],
7. CuF2 is both paramagnetic an coloured. [CuNH3Cl3][PtCl(NH3)3], [CuCl4][Pt(NH3)4]
8. Organometallic compound are those compounds
in which there is a bond which involve metal. In 13.we know that IUPAC name of [Pt(NH3)3 (Br)
chlorophyll there is bond involving metal Mg. (NO2) Cl]Cl is
triamminebromochlorloronitroplatinum (IV)
9. [CuCl2{O=C(NH2)2}2] chloride
10. [Ni(CO)4]
The oxidation number of Ni is O. 14.
Atomic number = 28 The crux lies in the fact that on treating
Ni = [Ar]3d84s2 with AgNO3 solution two moles of AgCl precipitated
sp3-Hybridization (tetrahedral) indicating that both the chloride ions are present
There are no unpaired electrons, so the complex is outside the coordination sphere.
diamagnetic.
Spin magnetic moment = zero The most probable complex which gives three
[Ni(CN)4]2− moles ions in aqueous solution may be [Co(NH3)5
The oxidation number of Ni is +2. (NO2)]Cl2 because it gives two chlorine atoms on
Atomic number = 28 ionisation.
Ni = [Ar]3d84s2
Ni2+ = [Ar]3d8 [Co(NH3)5(NO2)]Cl2 → [Co(NH3)5(NO2)]2++2Cl−
dsp2-Hybridization (square planar)
There are no unpaired electrons so, the complex is 15. In [Fe(CO5] Iron exist in zero oxidation state
diamagnetic. 16.
Spin magnetic moment = zero As in [NiCl4]-2 Chloride ion being a weak ligand is
[NiCl4]2− not able to paired the electron in d orbital
 there are no unpaired electrons.
17.
22.
[Co(CO)5 NH3]2+ . In this complex, co-atom attached
with NH3 with NH3 through bonding with CO
attached with dative bond.

23. O .N of Ni in [Ni(C2O4)3]-4
= x+3 (-2)
= -4
x = -4 +6 = 2

24.
Out of CO, CN− and NH3, increasing field strength
is NH3<CN−<CO
Cr has 24 electrons, Fe→26 electrons.
Fe2+ has 24 electrons and Cr+3 has 21 electrons.
18. complex Co(en)(NH3)2cl2] cl will have four The 4 unpaired electrons in Cr and Fe can pair up
different isomers. because of strong field ligand ′CO′. CN− also strong
field ligand. So, 4 electrons in Fe2+ also pair up.
Though NH3 is a strong field ligand, only one
electron remains in Cr+3. So no case of pairing here
and [Cr(NH3)6]3+ is paramagnetic.

25.
Chloro diaquatriammine cobalt(III) chloride is
[CoCl(NH3)3(H2O)2]cl2

26. Here, CuCN is insoluble in water. This

means Cu in CuCN is in +1 state. Because Cu is
unstable in water only when it is in +1 state.
Co-ordination sphere exactly contains 4 CN− ions.
So, its structure would be [Cu(CN)4]x
Calculating x, Cu is +1 state
19.
1+4(−1)=x
[Cr(SCN)2(NH3)4]+ shows linkage geometrical and
1−4=x
optical isomerism. Hence , produces maximum no
x=−3
of isomers.
So, [Cu(CN)4]−3
It combines with 3K+ ions to form K3[Cu(CN)4]
20.The complex ion which give maximum ion in
solution exhibit maximum ionic conductivity.
27.
K4[Fe(CN)6]  [Fe(CN)6]-4 +4K+  5 ions
MA3 B3 – 2 geometrical isomers
[CO(CN3)6]Cl3 [Co(NH3)6]3+ +3Cl- 4 ions
MA2 B4 – 2 geometrical isomers
[cu(NH3)4] Cl2 [cu(NH3)4]2+ +2cl-  3 ions
MA4 B2 – 2 geometrical isomers
[Ni(CO4)] No ions
The complexes of general formula Ma6 and Ma5b
21.
octahedral geometry do not show geonmetricla
(CO) carbonyl group being a strong ligand paired all
isomerism.
electrons present in d orbital of Ni. Hence form dsp2
hybrid orbitals and hence the shape of molecule is
28.The formula of sodium nitroprusside is Na2
square planar.
[Fe(CN)5NO]. Its IUPAC name is sodium
In Ni(CO)4 complex, Ni will have 3d10 configuration.
pentacyanonitrosyl ferrate (II). The name of sodium
IUt has tetrahedral geometry but diamagnetic as
cation is written first. the names of ligands are
writen in alphabetical order. The name of iron
metal is written as ferrate. The roman numeral III 35. since H2O is a weak ligand, it will not cause
indicates oxidation state. pairing of electrons in the metal ion Mn2+ . thus
electronic configuration of the metal (MN2+) in the
29. complex will be
Co(Z=27) has observed electronic configuration 25Mn
2+
: 1s2 2s2p6 3s23p6 3d5
[Ar]3d74s2. Co3+ has electronic configuration i.e. unpaired electrons.
[Ar]3d64s0.[CoF6]3− is a high spin complex and
contains 4 unpaired electrons. 36. Triethoxyaluminium has no Al – C linkage.

30.
Bonded organometallic compounds is indicated by
the greek latter ‘η ’ with a number. The prefixes η 2 ,
η 5 and η 6 indicate that 2,5 and 6 carbon atom are
bound to the metal in the compound(CH3)4 Sn does
not involve any pi( π ) bond formation. This is a σ 37. In [Co(NH3)6]3+ oxidation state of Co=+3 and its
bonded organometallic compound. coordination number is six.
The electronic configuration of 27
31. Diaminodichloroplatinum (II) commonly Co = 1s2,2s2,2p6,3s23p63d7,4s2
known as – Platin is found to have anticancer Co3+=1s22s22p6,3s23p63d6
property. Thus, [Co(NH3)6)3+ shows inner orbital complex as
well as diamagnetic in behaviour (due to absence of
32. an unpaired electron).
Among all only Tris-(ethylenediamine) cobalt(III) [Zn(NH3)6]2+→sp3 d2 hybridisation (outer) and
bromide. is unsymmetric and hence they show diamagnetic.
optical isomerism. [Cr(NH3)6]3+→d2sp3 hybridisation (inner) and
paramagnetic.

33. 38.

Transform of [M(AA)2 , a2]n does not show

optional isomerism.
34.
CN-is a strong field ligand as it is a psuedohalide 39.
ion. These ions are strong coordinating ligands and The given compound may have linkage isomerism
hence have the tendency to form - bond (from due to presence of NO2 group which may be in the
the pseudohalide to the metal) and - bond. ( form form – NO2 or – ONO. It may have ionisation
the metal to pseudo halide) isomerism due to presence of two ionisable group –
NO2 & -Cl. It may have geometrical isomerism in So, [Ni(H2O)6]2+ exhibit minimum paramagnetic
the form of as below: behaviour.
[Co(NH3)4 Cl(NO2)NO2 & [Co(NH3) (NO2)2Cl –
43. More the number of unpaired electrons
ionisation isomers. presents in a complex more is its paramagnetic
behaviour.
[Co(NH3)5) (NO2)2Cl & [co(NH3)5(ONO)2Cl – linkage To find unpaired electrons let us calculate the
isomes. oxidation states of element in each complex and
then write the electronic configuration for that
oxidation state to find the number of unpaired
electrons in it.
We find that in their compexes V, Fe CO and Ti are
in +3 , +2 , +5 and +3 oxidation states respectively.
In these state the number of unpaired electrons
present in them are 2,4,4 and 1 respectively. Since
the maximum number of unpaired electrons are in
cobalt complexes so it has highest paramagnetic
behaviour. i.e. choice (c)is correct answer.
40.
[Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 (at, no. of Cr=24) has a magnetic 44. In octahedral field the crystal field splitting of d
moment of 3.83 B.M. The correct distribution – orbitals of a metal ion depends upon the field
1
of 3d electrons of chromium in the complex is 3 d xy, produced by the ligands. In general ligands can be
1 1
3 d yz , 3 d xz. arranged in a series in the order of increasing fields
and splitting which they produced around a central
metal ion. A portion of the series is a given below :
The magnetic moment of 3.83 B.M corresponds
Cyanide > ethylene – diamine > ammonia ?>
to 3 unpaired electrons.
pyridine ?>thiocyanate > water > fluoride > oxalate
3.83=√ n(n+ 2) > hydroxide > chloride > bromine > iodide.
n=3 Out of the given ligands water, ammonia, cyanide
and oxalate, we can find for the above series of
All these electrons are present in t2g orbitals. These ligands that the maximum splitting will occure in
1 1 1
correspond to 3 d xy, 3 d yz , 3 d xz case of cyanide (CN-) i.e the magnitude of 0 will be
maximum in case of [co(CN)6]3+.
41. Non superimposable mirror image are called
optical isomers and may be described as “chiral”. 45. The octahdedral coordination compounds of
They are also called enantimers and rotate palne the type MA3B3 exhibits fac – mer isomerism.
polarised light in opposite direction.

42.
As the number of unpaired electron increases, the
magnetic moment increases and hence, the
paramagnetic behaviour increases.
So, Cr2+(22)=3d4 (4 unpaired electrons)
Mn2+(23)=3d5(5 unpaired electrons)
Fe2+(24)=3d6(4 unpaired electrons)
Ni2+(26)=3d8(2 unpaired electrons)
 only one arrangement is possible. Hence, it cannot
have geometrical isomers.

49.

46.
Since Cr3+ in the complex has unpaired electrons in
the d orbital , hence will be coloured.
Ti = [Ar]3d2 4s2 ; Ti4+ = 3d0
Cr = [Ar]3d25 4s1 ; Cr3+ = 3d3
10 2
Zn = [Ar]3d 4s ; Zn2+ = 3d10
Sc = [Ar]3d1 4s2 ; Sc3+ = 3d0

47.
Option B shows geometrical isomerism as shown in
the figure.

50.
The compounds of the formula [MA3B3] exhibit fac
1-butanol does not have any of the double bond so and mer isomerism.
it cannot form geometrical isomerism. The fac isomer is also known as facial isomer or cis
isomer. Three A ligands are present on one
triangular face and three B ligands are present on
opposite triangular face.
2-butanol also does not have any double bond so The mer isomer is also known as meridional isomer
cannot form geometrical isomerism. or trans isomer.

2-butyne has a triple bond in it and a triple bond

does not show geometrical isomerism.

51.

48.
In both square planar and tetrahedral geometries,
Since the coordination number of Ni in this
complex is 4, the configuration Ni++ at sight shows
that the complex is paramagnetic with two unpaid electrons with weak as well as with strong field
electron. However, experiment show that the ligand.
complex is diamagnetic. This is possible when the 57.
3rd electrons rearrange against the Hund’s rule as [Ni(NH3)6]2+ : sp3d2 (outer), octahedral,
shown below: paramagnetic
[Zn(NH3)6]2+ : sp3d2 (outer), octahedral, diamagnetic
[Cr(NH3)6]3+ : d2sp3 (inner), octahedral,
paramagnetic
[Co(NH3)6]3+ : d2sp3 (inner). octahedral,
diamagnetic
58. [Ni(dmg)2] is square planar in structure not
tetrahedral.
59.
Low spin complex of d6 cation having Δ0> P.E
52. Configuration is t2g6eg0 and 3 electron are paired in
Coordination isomerism occurs when cationic and t 2 orbital
g

anionic complexes of different metal are present in

a salt. Interchange of ligand between the complexes −2
give isomers e.g. = Δ0×6+3P
5
[Co(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6] is an isomer of [Co(CN)6]
[Cr(NH3)6] −12
53. = Δ0+3P
5
The given complex is a type of [Mabcd] compound
where the M is metal and a,b,c,d are 4 different
60.
ligands attached to it. This type of complexes forms
Magnetic moment 1.73 BM
3 geometrical isomers as depicted in the image.
μ = √ n(n+ 2) B.M
n = no. of unpaired e-
μ=1.73
1.73 = √ n(n+ 2) B.M
n=1
54. ∗[CoCl6]4−→Co+2;d7
As magnetic moment is √ n(n+ 2) where n is no. of Cl- (weak field ligand) t2g5eg2 unpaired e − =3
unpair electron. ∗[Cu(NH3)4]2+Cu+2−d9
So ion with minimum no. of unpair electron will NH3 Strong field ligand, hybridisation dsp2
have minimum paramagnetism. ∗ one e− of 3d
=[Co(H2O)6]2+ have minimum paramagnetic ∗[Ni(CN)4]2−→Ni+2−d8 unpaired e−=0
behaviour. CN− - Strong field ligand dsp2
∗TiCl4→Ti+4d0 unpaired e- = zero.

61.
The molecular formula of
dichlorotetraaquachromimum (III) chloride can be
represented as [Cr(H2O)4Cl2]Cl,. Thus, it contains
one ionizable Cl−.
55.
As + ve charge on the central metal atom increases, Hence, an excess of AgNO3 is added to 100 mL of a
the less readily the metal can donate electron 0.01 M solution of dichlorotetraaquachromimum
density into * orbitals of CO ligand to weaken the (III) chloride. The number of moles
C- O bond. Hence the C- O bond. Hence the C-O bond of AgCl precipitated would be 0.001.
would be strongest in Mn(CO)6+
56. [Cr(NH3)6]3+: The complex is inner orbital 62. IUPAC name of n[CrF2(en)2] cl is difluoridobis
complex but 3d3 configuration has three unpaired (ethylenediamine) chromium (III) chloride.
63.
CFSE = (-0.4x+0.6y)∆ 0
Where
x  e- s in t2g orbital
y  e- s in eg orbital
- 0.4 3+0.61 = -0.6∆ 0

64. As clear from the figure, the mirror image is

In [Ni(CN)4]2- all orbitals are doubly occupied, superimposable. So, they are not different
hence, it is diamagnetic. compounds.

71.
(a) according to Werner theory for co ordination
compounds primary valency are ionizable.
CN is a strong ligand and causes pairing of 3d-
72.
electrons of Ni2+. (c)
65. Let oxidation state of Mn be x
x +6 × -1 = -3
x = +3
Electronic configuration of Mn : [ Ar ]4s23d5
Electornic configuration of Mn3+ : [ Ar ]3d4
CN- is a strong field ligand thus, it causes pairing of
electrons in 3 d- orbital.

66.
Acetylacetone forms six membered stable ring Then [ Mn(CN6]3-has d2sp3 hybridisation and has
complexes. octahedral geometry.

67. 73.
Co2+=(3d5) (d) The complex used as an anticancer agent is cis-
Bromine is a weak ligand but it is known that all platin, cis – [PtCl2(NH3)2]
tetrahedral complexes are high-spin regardless of
the splitting power of the ligand.
The low spin arrangement has five unpaired
electrons in the d-orbital.
So it is paramagnetic in nature.

68.
(b) hexaamminecobalt (III), hexacyanochromate
(III)

69.
(c) Complexes are respectively [Co(NH3)6 ] Cl3 , 74 (b)
[Co(NH3)5 Cl ] Cl2 and [Co(NH3)4 Cl2 ]Cl The complex [Cr(NH3)6]
Cl3 involves d2sp3 hybridization as it involves
70. (n−1)d orbitals for ; hybridization. It is an inner
(d) orbital complex.

75
(a) hexacyanitoferrate (III) ion
76 (d)
(d) The primary valency of the metal ion in the
CO+3=3d6 4s0 4p0 coordinateion compound K2[Ni(CN)4] is Two.

∵ in presence of strong field ligand, pairing of 83

electrons occurs so in this complex no unpaired (a)
electron is present and it is low spin complex. As in all the given complex the central metal atom is
same and contains same number of d electrons,
77 thus CFSE is decided by ligands. In case of strong
(c) field ligand, CFSE is maximum. CN- is a strong field
H2O is a weak field ligand, ligand, Hence, in CFSE[CO(CN)6]3−CFSE is
The CFSE for octahedral complex is given by maximum. The magnitude of Δoct will be maximum
in [Co(CN)6]3-.
CFSE = [−0.4t2g e- + 0.6eg e- ]
where, x and y are no. of electrons occupying t2g and 84 (d)
es orbitals respectively. For [Fe(H2O)6]3+ complex
ion. 85 (d)
For In M(CO)4metal is bonded to the ligands via carbon
3 2
Fe3+,[3d5] → t 2 g e g atoms with both σ and π bond character. Both
CFSE =[−(0.4×3)+(0.6×2)] metal to ligand and ligand to metal bonding are
=0 possible.

78 86 (b)
(a) Zeise’s salt Mn 25 → 3d5 4s2

79
(c) Measure the molecule’s magnetic moment and
use the result to estimate the number of unpaired In presence of weak field ligand, there will be no
spins in the molcule.If this number is low, the pairing of electrons. So it will form a high spin
geometry is likely to be tetrahedral; otherwise, it is complex, i.e. the number of unpaired electrons = 5
likely to be square planar
87
80 (b) (c)
Coordination isomers are two or
more coordination compounds in which the
composition within the coordination sphere (i.e.,
the metal atom plus the ligands that are bonded to
it) is different (i.e., the connectivity between atoms
is different). Not all coordination compounds have
coordination isomers.

81
(c) A species is coloured when it contains unpaired
d- electron which are capable of undergoing d-d
transition on absorption of light of a particular
wavelength. As the number of atoms of the ligands that
2−¿¿
In TiF 6 Ti4+ : 3d0 colourless are directly bound to the central metal is
3 −¿ ¿
In CoF 6 co3+ : 3d6 Coloured known as coordination number. It is six
In Cu2Cl2 Cu+ : 3d10 Colourless here.
2−¿¿
In NiCl 4 Ni2+ : 3d8 Coloured Oxidation state :
2−¿¿ Let oxidation state of Cr be x.
Thus TiF 6 (3d0)and Cu2Cl2 (3d10) with empty and 3(+1)+x+3(-2) =0
fully d orbital appear coloureless as they are not 3+x–6=0
capable of undergoing d-d constrain. x= 3

82
88 (2) 92 (1)
[CO(NH3)6]Cl3 AgNO3 3 mol AgCl
→

[CO(NH3)5 Cl]Cl2 AgNO3 2 mol AgCl

→

[CO(NH3)4Cl2]Cl AgNO3 1 mol AgCl

→

89(4)
1
[ε a ∝ ]
λa
93(2)
Where ε a = absorbed energy (splitting
energy)
λ a = absorbed wavelength
Presence of SFL => ε a( ↑ ) λ a( ↓ )

H2O < NH3 < en ligand strength ↑ splitting

energy ↑
So absorbed λ ↓

90 (2)

Sp3 hydridisation.
Tetrahedral , diamagnetic,

94 (2)
The presence of a strong field ligand
CN- causes pairing of electrons. K4[Fe(CN)6]

Fe ground state “ [Ar]3d64s2

Fe2+ 3d64s0

As, Coordination number of Mn = 6 ,

so it will form an octahedral complex.
[Mn(CN)6]3-

91 (2)
Based on the number of metal atoms
present in a complex, they are classified
into mononuclear, dinuclear, trinuclear and
so on.
eg: Fe(CO)5 : mononuclear
Co2 (CO)8 : dinuclear 95 (3) As per spectrochemical series.
Fe3(CO)12 : trinuclear
Hence, option (2) should be the right 96 (2)
answer
97 (1)