Coordination Compounds 93

Werner's Coordination Theory, Definition of Important Terms,

Nomenclature and lsomerism in Complex Compounds
MCQ Multiple Choice Questions
(1 Mark)

1.
The compounds [Co(H,0),1Ci, (Cr(H,0),CljCI,
H,0and|Cr(H,0),C,]CI. 2H,0 exhibit 10. How many ions are produced in the solutions
(a) Linkage isomerism [2023] from the complex [Ni(NH,)| Cl,? [20231
(b) Geometrical isomerism (a) 4 (b) 3
(c) lonisation isomerism (c) 2 (d) 5
(d) Hydrate isomerism 11. Which of the following species is not expected to
be a ligand? [2023]
The coordination number of Ag in (Ag(NH),]CI (a) Co (b) NH
(a) 3 (b) 1
[2023] (c) NH, (d) H,0
12. Which of the following will give awhite
(c) 2 (d) 4
upon reacting with AgNO? precipitate
[2023]
3. In which of the following does the central atom (a) K,[Pr(en),CI,] () [Co(NH,),Cl]
exhibit an oxidation state +4? (c) (Cr(H,0)jCI, (d)
[20231
(a) K,[Ni(CN),] (b) (Cu(NH),* 13. The compound (Fe(H,0),Ci]
(c) [P(NH,,CI,) (d) [P(en),CI,}+ [Co(Br) (NH,),] SO,[Co(SO)(NH),] Br and
The type of isomerism is shown by the following (a) Optical
represent [2023(C)]
(6) Linkage
pair of complexes compounds? (c) lonisation (d) Coordination isomerism
14. Oxidation state of central metal atom in the given
|Co(NH,),] [Cr(CN),] and |Cr(NH,)|[Co(CN)J
[2023] complex is: (Co(NH,),H,0),]Cl, [2023(C)]
(a) Linkage (b) Hydrate (a) +2 (b) +3
(c) Coordination (d) lonisation (c) +1 (d) +4
The oxidation state of Fe in Fe(C0)J is (2023] 15. The oxidation number of Co in
(a) +2 (b) 0
IS (Co(en)],(SO)3
[2021(C)]
(a) +2 (b) +3
(c) +3 (d) +5 (c) +4
6. The formula of thecomplex dichlorido bis (d) +6
(ethane 16. Which of the following ligands form a
1, 2-diamaine) platinum (IV) nitrate is
|20231
Chelate'
complex with metal ion?
(a) |PICI,(en), (NO,),] (a) H.O
[2021(C)1
(b) CN
(6) [PICI,(en),] (NO,), (c) C,0} (d) CIt
(c) [PIClen), (NO)} NO, 17. The coordination number of Cr in (CrCl,
(a) [Pr(en),(NO,),JCI, is (ox),j
7. What is the secondary valency of Cobalt in [2021(C)]
(a) 6 (b) 5
(Cofen),CI,]*
(a) 6
|2023| (c) 4 (d) 3
(b) 4 18. The formula of the
(c) 2 (d) 8
coordination compound
tetraammine chlorido nitrito-N-cobalt(III)chloride
8. Which of the following ligands is an ambidentate [2021(C)]
ligand? [2023] (a) [Co(NH,),Cl(ONO)]CI,
(a) co (b) [Co(NH,),Cl,(NO,)]CI
(b) NO,
(c) NH, (d) H,0 (c) [Co(NH,),Cl(NO,)JCI
9, The (d) (Co(NH)(NO,)]CI,
formula of
ferrate(l) is complex Iron(111) hexacyanido 19, How many ions are produced from the complex
|2023]
(a) Fe, |Fe(CN)J: () Fe, [Co(NH,)CiCI, in solution? [2020]
(e) Fe (Fe(CN),J [Fe(CN)ls
(d)
(a) 4 (b) 2
FeFe(CN),2 (c) 3 (d) 5
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20. The pair of (Co(NH,),C,)Br,and (Co(NH), (c) ambidentate liyand
Br,] Cl, willshow |20201 (d) hexadentate ligarnd
(a) Linkage 24. Indicalethe conplex ion
(b) Hydrate isomerism which show,
(c) lonisation (a) (Cr(1,0),(1,) 0) [P(N,), p
(d) Coordinate isomerisnm (c) (Co(NIl)," |Cofo(CN),(N
d)
21. The formula of complex triammine tri (nitrito-O) 25. Thc cOordination
Cobalt (1II) is |20201 is
number Co
(a) |Co(ONO),(NH,),| (a) 3 (b) 6
(b) |Co(NO),(NH,),) (c) 4 (d) 5
(c) [Co(ONO,),(NH,),) 26. What typc of isomerism is
shown
(4) |Co(NO,)(NH),)| |(a)Cr(H,0),| C, and (G(H,0), O| GH,0 by the
22. One mole of CrCI,6H,0 compound rcacts with lonisation (b) Coordination
excess of AgNO, solution to yield two moles of (c) Solvate (d) Linkage
AgCl(s). The structural formula of the compound 27. Thec oxidation state of Niiin
is |2020| (a) 0
(Ni (CO)l is
(b) 2
(a) (Cr(H,0),CI] CI, (c) 3 (d) 4
(b) (Cr(H,0),CI,).3H,0 28. Thc correct IUPAC namc o1
() (Cr(H,0),C,JCL2H,0 PNH,),CL1
(4) (Cr(H,0),JCI, (a) diamminc dichlorido platinum ()
23. EDTA is a |20201 (b) diammine dichlorido platinum (IV)
(a) monodentate ligand (c) diammine dichlorido platinum (0)
(b) bidentate ligand (d) dichlorido diamminc platinum (IV)

VSA Very Short Answer Type Questlons (2 Marks)

29. (a) Which of the following species 35. Using IUPAC norms, write systematic nanes f
OH, NH, CH,NH, H,0cannot act as the following complexes
ligand. Give reason. (i) K{[Fe(CN),|
(b) The complex [Co(NH),NO,)CI, is red in (ii) [Co(en), CI,J" (2023
colour. Give IUPAC name of its linkage
isomer. (2023| 36. Draw the geometrical isormers of [PICI, (en)"
(20130)
30. Write IUPAC names of the following:
37. Give the formulac of the following compounds:
() [Co(NH,),ONO2+ (a) Potassium tetra hydroxido zincate(11)
(ü) K, [NiCI] |2023| (a) Hexaammine platinum (V) chloride [20209)
31. Also write IUPAC names of the following 38. Write the formula of the following compounds
cOordination entities. [2020)
(a) [Co(NH,),CI(NO,)| CI (a) Pentaamminc carbonato cobalt (II) chlorid:
(6» [PICI, (en),* |2023| (a) Potassium tetracyano nickelatc()
32. (i) What is chelate complex? Give onc example. 39. Give the formula of the following compounds
(i) What is heteroleptic complexes? Give one (a) Potassium tri(oxalato)chromate(1|l)
example. [2023]
(b) Tetraammine aqua chlorido
cobalt (||I) chlornd:
(20201
33. Write IUPACnames of the following coordination
entities:
40. (a) Howcan youshowthatcomplcxcs[Co(NH,)U
(a) (Co(NH),(H,0),]1, [Co(NH,)-SO,JCI are ionisato
SO, and
(0) K[AI(C0),) |2023| isomers?
following complex us'
34. Write IUPAC names of the following complexes: (b) Write formula of the
(a) (Cofen),H,0(CNP IUPAC norms:
Potassium trioxalatochromate(|11)
(2020)
(a) (Ni(NH)JC, |2023|
42, Define the
entate igand (hy Homletic cenphex
ftmulae fot the
ollwing:
Hxamminccobalt(11) sulphate
.) PotaNsIum iti0xalatvchrosate()
Write ll PAC of the emplex
4.
{CrNH,),C,J'
nraw ruCturCS of gCOMeCal isoners fovr this 80.
by this copiei

complc. (2019) fesiiowing crnedenation crmprneds

aE Dsing lUPAC norms write the formulae for the
following: (ii} Potassisn tetracyaniteferrateilI
() Pentaammincnitrito-O-cobalt()chloride 51. Write down the iPAE naE nf te cotsle
() Potassium tctracyanidonickelatc(||) |20191 [CofNH,},{C0,)C What type f tissn i
Ah Write the structures of the following: shown by this compiex?
(a) Sodium dicyanidoaurate() 52. (i) Write down the fUPAC name of the ioaiw
(b) Tetraamminechloridonitrito-N-platinum(IV) complex:
sulphate (2017| [Co(NH,),CI
47. Whcn a co-ordination compound CrCl,.6H,O (ii) Write the formula for the foliOWing coTapiex
is mixed with AgNO, 2 moles of AgCI are Potassium tetrachloridonickeiate (Hy(20:S;
precipitated per mole of the compound. Write 53. (i) Write down the IUPAC name of the foalwing
() Structural formula of the complex. complex:
(iü) IUPACname of the complex. [2016] [Cr(en),jCI,
(ii) Write the formula for the foilowing compiex
Potassium tri oxalato chromate( I!l) 2015)
SA Short Answer Type Question
(3 Marks
54. Define the following:
(a) Ambidentate ligand (b) Spectrochemical series (c) Heteroleptic compiexes 2029 C)

Bonding in Coordination Compounds

MCQ Muitiple Choice Questions 4 Mark

I. The magnetic moment of |NiCIJ |Atomic n0. 3. The erystal field spitRg etetgy hr tabeal
of Ni = 28] |2023| (A,) and tetrahcdral (A,) compieke fclated a
(u) 1.82 BM (b) 2.82 BM
(c) 4.42 BM (d) 5.46 BM (a) A,
d. On the basis of crvstal field theory, electrOniC
Configuration of d complex when Ay > P is (b) A
(20201 () A,
(b)
(c) 2x 0
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VSA Very Short Answer Type Questions

{a) Why is {TitH.O),F* coloured? (a) Write the

IUPAC 2Miaka
(a) Write UPAC namc of thc given complex:
of the complex name and
|F26)e(CN),
K{CriC,0,}:]
Wite IUPAC name and hybirdisation of the
fo~kwing complexes.
1202,314 D} umber of Fe
(b) What is the
ligand and adiffercnce
chelatingbctween
ligand?
an a
hyhrida
(3 CoNH,),}"* (i) (NiC,}
Gven: Alomic number of Co = 28, NË = 271
(2022())
10.

11.
Write the hybridisation,
and lUPAC
Fe = 26]
name ofshape, magnetict
What is crystal ficld s
[Fe(CN), hehax Ambidertae
Writc thc hv£ridisation and magnctic behaviour
splitting
magnitude of A, decide theenergy?
}
of the following complexes: of d-ortbitals in actual How does thw
(i) NHCN), At. No. of Co = 27, Ni =28] 12. (a) Why is [NiCI] cOordination
is
entity?
paramagnctic (2029
[Ni(CN), is diamagnetic? Conligutatin
configuration herea
[202i(C)
(b) Write electronic
(i! Write IUPAC name of [Mn(H,0),JSO,.
according to crystal field theory. of
(i) Whv is Fe(CN),diamagnetic while Where (i) A, < P (i) A, > P
[FcF} is paramagnetic? 13. (a) Draw the structures of
|At No of Fe = 26] |2021(C))
8. Write the IUPAC names and hybridisation of the
of [Fe(NH), (CN),J. geometrical
(b) Predict the number of
unpaired
iSso(2me019r,
folowing complexes: [Pr(CN),JP (At. No. of Pt = electrons in
(i) Ni(CN);J (ü) (Fe(H,0),]* 78) |2019C
[At No Ni = 28, Fe = 26 [2020]

SA Short Answer Type Questions (3 Marks)

I4. (a) Drawthe geometrical isomers of[Co(en),CI,}". (b) Explain [Fe(CN) is an inner orbital comple
Which geometrical isomer of [Co(en),Cl,* where as [FeF is outer orbital comple.
is not optically active and why? [Fe = 26]
(6) Write the hybridisation and magnetic behaviour [2023]1
18. (a) On the basis of CFT, write the electronie
of {CoFj. configuration of d with strong field ligand
Given : Atomic number of Co = 27] [2023] when A > P
15. Answer anv three of the following? (b) A solution of [Ni(H,0),]* is green but a
(a} Explain the type of hybridisation in [Fe(CN),I solution of [Ni(CO)] is colourless. Explain.
on the basis of V.B. theory. [At. No. Fe(26)] [Ni = 28] [20231
(b) Drawthe geometrical isomers of [PtCI,(en),1+ 19. (a) What is 'Chelate complex"? Give an examle
1On.
(6) Write the hybridisation and magnetic character
(c) [NiCi,] isparamagnetic while [Ni(CN), is of [FeF,j Fe(26)]
diamagnetic.
(d) Name the type of isomerism when ambidentate (c) What type of isomerism is shown by
ligands are attached to central metal ion. Give coordination compound (Cr(H,0), BrSO
[2023)
one example of ambidentate ligand. (2023| |2023C)
i6. (a) On the basis of crystal field theory write the 20. Using valence bond theory, predict:
electronic configuration of d ion with a strong (a) Hybridisation of central metal atom of the
field ligand for which A, > P complex [Co(NH,),)+,
(b) [Ni(CO)] has tetrahedral geometry while (b) Its shape and magnetic behaviour.
Ni(CN),J has square planar but both exhibit (c) Whether it is a high spin or a low spin comple
diamagnetism. Explain. [At. No. Ni(28)I [Atomic number: Co= 27]
followi;
|2023| 21. () Write the IUPAC name of the
7. (a) On the basic of CFT write the electronic complex: K,[PdCll
configuration of d ion with a weak ligand
for which A, < P.
 Coordination Compounds 97

(i) Using
crystalIfield theory, writethe clectronic (b) What is mcant by chelate cffect? Give a)
configuration of d ion, if A, > (20201
examplc.
What are Homoleptic complexes? (2022| 26. ()) What typc of isomcrism is shown hy the
(ii) chelate complexes are more stable complex (Co(en),]CI,?
() Whycomplexes with unidentate ligands?
22. than (i) Write the hybridisation and magnetic
What is "spectrochemical series"? What is character of [Co(C,O),}:
(ii) the difference between a weak field ligand (At. No. of Co = 27)
and a strong field ligand? [20221 (ii) Write IUPACname of thefollowing Compiex
[29171
() Write the electronic configuration of d on |Cr(NH,),CI,]
23.
the basis of crystal field splitting theory if 27. For the complex ion [Fe(en),Cl,J* write the
Ag < P hybridization type and magnetic behaviour. Draw
() Fe(CN)J is weakly paramagnetic whereas one of the geometrical isomer of the complex ion
which is optically active.
IFe(CN)J is diamagnetic. Give reason to [Atomic No. : Fe =26] [2017(C1
support this statement.
28. (a) For the complex [Fe(H,0),j+, write the
[Atomic no. : Fe = 26] hybridization, magnetic character and spin
(ii) Write the number of ions produced from of the complex. (At. number: Fe = 26 )
the complex [Co(NH,)JCI, in solution. (b) Draw one of the geometrical isomers of the
[20221 complex [Pt(en),CI,j2+ which is optically
(i) Calculate the spin only magnetic moment inactive. [2016]
24.
of the complex (CoF;l. 29, (a) Predict the number of unpaired electrons in
[Atomic no. of Co = 27] hexaaquamanganese(II) ion. (Atomicnumber
of Mn = 25]
(i) Write the IUPAC namne of the given complex: (b) Write the chemical formula and shape of
[CrC,(H,0),] hexaamminecobalt(III) sulphate.
(iü) Which out of the two complexes is more (c) A CuSO, solution is mixed with (NH), SO,
stable and why? solution in the ratio of 1 : 4 does not give test
for Cu?t ion, Why? [2015]
[Fe(H,0),]*, [Fe(C,0) [2022]
30. Write the hybridisation and magnetic character
25. (a) Give IUPACname and electronic configuration of the following complexes.
of central atom in terms of and e, of () [NiCI (ii)[Co(NH,),j (ü) [FeF,j
K(Mn(CN)G. [At No Ni =28, Co = 27, Fe = 26]
[2015]

LA Long Answer Type Question (5 Marks)

31. For the complex [Fe(en),CI,]CI, identify the (iii) Number of its geometrical isomers.
following: (iv) Whether there may be optical isomer also.
() Hybrid orbitals and shape of the complex. (v) Name of the complex and oxidation number
(ii) Magneticbehaviour of the complex. of iron. |2017(C)

Bonding in Metal Carbonyls, Stability of Complexes, Importance

Compounds
and Applications of Coordination
(1 Mark)
MCQ Multiple Choice Questions

A Which of the following is most stable complex species?

(a) (c) [Fe(CO),] (d) [Fe(H,0),+ |202.3|
[Fe(C,O), (b) [Fe(CN),I
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VSA Very Short Answer Type Questions

6.
2. Write the role of coordination compounds with
an example of each of following
(i) Biological system
Write the
hybridisaticon.
of [Fe(CO),l.
7. Out of [CoF,]
and
magnetic
2Mat
and
3,
(ië) Extraction of metal
Write IUPAC name and
following complexes:
hybridisation
|2023|
of the
complex is
() paramagnetic
(ü) more stable
|Co(cn),,
() [Ni(CO)] (iii) inner orbital
(1) [CoF, complexX and
(iv) high spin complex
[Atomic number of Ni = 28, Co = 27]
(Atomic number of Co = 27)
[2022(C) 1 g Out of [CoF and
4 Discuss the nature of bonding in metal carbonyls.
[2020
complex is
(i) diamagnetic
(Co(C,o),}, whith
Write the hybridisation and magnetic character (ü) more stable
of following complexes (iiü) outer orbital complex
() Fe(CN),I (iv) low spin complex?
(1) [CoFJ
(in) [Ni(CO)] [2020]

SA Short Answer Type Questions

(3 Maris
9. (a) Write IUPAC name of the following complex: 10. (a) Using valence bond theory, predict .
[Co(NH,),(H,0)CjCl, hybridisation and magnetic character of comk
(b) Out of [Fe(NH;)6*and [Fe(C,O,),j, which [Ni(CO),] [At. No of Ni = 281
complex is more stable and why? (b) Write IUPACname of (Pt(NH,),CI(NO,
(c) Write formula of following complex: (c) Why [Co(en),]T is more stable tha
Dichlorido bis(ethane 1,2-diamnmine) cobalt(III) (Co(NH,),+? [202
[2022]

AR Assertion and Reason Questions

In the following questionsa statement of assertion followed Reason (R): The complex dissolves into CIandS0;
by statement of a reason is given. Choose the correct answer
out of the following choices. 3. Assertion (A): EDTA is hexadentate ligand.
OMg
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation Reason (R): EDTA has two nitrogen and four [202
of A. donor atoms.
tetrahedral complexes a
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct 4. Assertion (A): Low spin
explanation of A. rarely observed. (CESE)
Reason (R): Crystal field splitting energy conplexs
(c) A is true but R is false. tetrahedral
for
(d) A is false but R is true. less than pairing energy
hard
1. Assertion (A): Trans[CrCl,(ox),] shows optical Assertion (A): EDTA is used to determine
isomerism. S.
of water.
Reason (R): Optical isomerism is common in ligand.
Reason (R): EDTA is bidentateisomers ofithe
conpk
octahedral complexes involving didentate ligands. geometrical
6. Assertion (A): The,
2. Assertion (A): [Co(NH,),SO,]CI gives a white
[2023]
[M(NH,),CL]are optically inactive.
ISOmers
ofcompk

Reason (R); Both the geometrical

precipitate with AgNO,(aq). possess axis of symmetry.
 Coordination Compounds 99

Assertion
Linkage isomerism arises in
(A):
9. Assertion (A): The complex (Cr(H,0),CI\| docs not
1 coordinationcompounds because of ambidentate
give precipitate with AgN0, solution.
ligand.
Ambidentate ligand like-NO, has two Reason (R): The complex (Cr(H,0),CI| is non
Reason(R): ionisable. [2020)
donor atoms i.e. Nand O. (20201
different 10. Assertion (A): Chlorophyll is acoordination compound
8 Assertion (4):[P(en),a,j'+ complex is less stable which is present in green lcaves.
P(NH,),CI,} complex.
than
Reason(R): Pr(en),CI,+ complex shows chelate Reason (R): Chlorophyll contains Fe which responsible
for the green colour of chlorophyll. [2020(C)]
effect. (2020]

CBO Case-Based Questions

Doad the following passage and answer the questions Or

that follow:
(iüi) Give reasons:
Coordination compounds are widely present in the
minerals, plant and animal worlds and are known (I) Low spin tetrahedral complexes are not
to play many important functions in the area of formed.
analytical chemistry, metallurgy, biological systems () (Co(NH)P* is an inner orbital complex
and medicine. Alfred Werner's theory postulated the where as (Ni(NH)J* is an outer orbital
Use of two type of linkages (primary and secondary). complex.
bya metal atom/ion inacoordination compound. He Atomic number of Co = 27, Ni = 28]
predicted the geometrical shapes of large number of 2. Read the following passage and
coordination entities using property of isomerism. answer the questions
that follow:
The Valence Bond Theory (VBT) explains the
In coordination compounds, metals show two
formation, magnetic behaviour and geometrical types
shapes of coordination compounds. It, however fais of linkages, primary and secondary. Primary valencies
are ionisable and are satisfied by
to describe the optical properties of thesc
compounds. negatively
ions. Secondary valencies are non-ionisable charged
The crystal field theory (CFT) explains the cffect of and are
different crystal ficlds (provided by lhgands taken as satisfied by neutral or negative ions having lone pair
of clectrons. Primary valencies are
point charges) on the degeneracy of d-orbital energies non-directional
of the central metal atom/ion. while secondary valencies decide the shape of the
(2023) complexes.
() When acoordinationcompound [2023)
mixed with AgNO, solution, 2 moles NiCl,.6H,0is (i) If PrCI,2NH, does not react with AgNO,, what
of AgC1 will be its formula?
are precipitated per mole of the compound.
Write the structural formula of the (ü) What is secondary valency of [Co(cn) j't?
and secondary valency for Nickel ion.complex (i) () Write the formula of Iron(|I) hexacyanido
(u) Write the IUPAC name of the ferrate(II).
ionisation isomer (11) Write the IUPAC name of
of |Co(NH,),(S0,)]C1. [Co(NH),CiCI,
(n) Using valence bond theory. Or
predict the gemoetry
and magnetic behaviour of (1) [Ni{CO)] (i) Wite the hybridisation and magnetic behaviour
(2) [Fe(CN),JNi = 28, Fe = 26] of Ni(CN), [Atomic number of Ni = 28|
 ANSWERS
Werner's Coordination Theory, Definltion ofImportant Terms.
Isomerism in Complex Compounds

they difles in numbes of H,0 igand (u) Those complexes

Nomenclaturo
1. (d) of ligands c.g. which thave mOre thah
2. (0: there are two igands 33. (a) Irisammine triaqua|Co{NH),(||)
CHCN,
3 (d) (Pien),C,}", + 0-2 42,I +4
; Both cation and anions are complex ions.
(b)Potassiun trioxalatocobalt
aluminatet!lichloride
ic) 34. (a) Aqua cyanidol bis (Ethane 1,.

t. (b) PCL(en),](NO,), Is corTect tormula.

{G) t cn is didentate ligand.
35.
(b)
i)Hexaammine
Potassium
nickel (I1) chloride
hexacyanido
ferrate (I1
(ii) Dichloirdo bis(cthanc1,2-diamine)
2diamine}cotri
well as 0. 36
8. () NO, can ink through 'N as
CI
9. (b) Fe,[Fe(CN),, is correct formula.
10. (b) 3 (NNH,)] CH(aq) ’ |Ni(NH,)* +2CI
. (b) NH: it does not have lonc pair of clectrons.
12. (c) {Cr(H,0),] C, +3AgN0,(aq) ’ 3AgCIl +
Cn
Pt
(Cr(H,0),NO),
3. (c) : they differ in counter ions which act as ligand.
j4, (h) A+ 0 + -3= 0 >x= +3
Cn
15. (b +3: 2 + 0-6 0 ’ = +3 cis-isomer
16. (c) C,0 is didentate ligand forms chelate. CI
17. (a) 6: ox is didentate ligand.
18. (c) (Co(NH,),C(NO,)JCI is correct formula.
19. (c) |Co(NH,), CI}CI, (aq) --’ [Co(NH,); Cij'" (aq) en en
+ 2CI(aq)
20. (c) lonisation : counter ions can act as ligand.
21. (u) [Co(ONO),(NH,)] is correct formula.
22. (u) [Cr(H,0),CI] CI, + 2AgNO,(aq) ’ trans-isomer
|C(H,0),CI] (NO),(aq) + 2AgCl(:)
23. (d) hexadentate ligand : it has 6 donor atoms. 37. (a) K, [Zn(OH,)
(6) [P(NH,),JC,
24. (a) Cr(H,0),Ch],cis-trans isomerism. 38. (a) [Co(NH,),CO,JCI
25. (b) 6 en is didentate ligand. (6) K,[Ni(CN),|
26. (c) Solvate they differ in H,0 as ligands. 39. (a) K|AI(C,0,),|
27. (a) x+0= X= 0 (6) [Co (NH),H,0(CI)]CI,
will gue
28. (a) dammine dichlorido platinum (1) 40. (a) Add BaCl, (ag), [Co(NH,),CIJSO,
[Co(NH,),S0,C miÆ
29. (a) NH cannot act as aligand it does not have ppt. Add AgNO,(aq),
lone pair. white ppt. ionisation isomers.
(b) (Co(NH),ONOJC,has IUPACnamepentaammine It shows both are
nitrito-o-colablt (1I) chloride of linkage isomer. (6) K,[Cr(C,0)}l
30. (i) Pentaammine nitrito-0-coblat (III) 41. CI OX
(i) Potassium tetra chlorido nickelate (1I)
31. (u) Tetraammine chlorido nitrito-N-Cobalt (III)
chloride OX

(b) Dichlorido-bis (ethane 1,2-diamine) platinum (|V).

32. () The complexes which have polydentate ligands Inuns-isOmer
C.g, (Co(en),j'+ cis-0somer
 Coordination Compounds (101)
ligand: Theligand which can form two
Polydentatebond 47.
() (Cr(H,0),CijCl,. H,O
with central metal atom or ion,
42.
(a)
ormore o (ü) Penta aqua chlorido chromium(III)chloride
C.g, |
CO0
monohydrate(hydrate).
COO 48. (i) Ammine aqua dichlorido platinum [II]
these
Homoleptic complex: In of complexes a metal (ii) (Cr(en),]Cl,.
(b) is bound to only one type donor groups, C.g., 49.
[Co(NH,),*. Dichlorido bis-(ethane-1, 2-diamine) cobalt (I) ion.
) [Co(NH,)l,(SO); lt will show geometrical as well as optical isomerism.
43.
50. () [Ni(CO),]
(i) K,{Cr(C,0,),]
44. Tetraamminedichloridochromium(III). (ü) K,[Fe(CN)]
51. Pentaamminecarbonato cobalt (ILI) chloride.
geometrical isomerism. It shows ionisation isomerism.
Itexhibits
NH, 52.
Cl
() Pentaammine chlorido cobalt (III) ion.
H,N (ii) K,[NICI]
53. (i) Tris (ethane 1, 2-diamine) chromium (II) chloride.
(ii) K,[Cr(C,0),]
54. (a) Ambidentate ligand: Ligands which can ligate (link)
H,N CI through two different atoms present in it are called
ambidentate ligands, e.g. NO,, SCN, CNO and
NH, CN. NO, can link through Nas well as oxygen
cis-isomer
while SCN can link through 'S' as well as N
Ci atoms.
H,N, NH,
M+ M-ON=0
Nitrito-N O Nitrito-O
M SCN M -NCS

H,N NH, Thiocyanato Isothiocyanato

CI (b) The series in which ligands are arranged in
trans-isomer the increasing order of their strength is called
45. () (Co(NH),ONOJCI, spectrochemical series.
I < Br < SCN- < CI < S?- < F <
(i) K[Ni(CN),|
46. (a) Na<Au(CN),] OH < C,0, < H,0 < NCS < EDTA4
<NHa < en < CN < CO
(b) [P(NH),CINO,JSO, (c) The complex which contains more than one type
of ligands eg. [Co(NH,),NO,J*.

Bonding inCoordination Compounds

l. () 2.82 BM uy =/nn+ 2) =2x4 7.
= 2.82 BM () Hexaaqua manganese (IIl) sulphate
2. (d) ie (iü) (Fe(CN)J* is low spin complex, does not have
3. (c) 4 unpaired electrons, therefore, diamagnetic
A,= à Ao [FeFj is high spin complex, has 5 unpaired
(a) lt is because Tis+ has one electrons, therefore, paramagnetic.
unpaired electron,
undergoes d-d transition by absorbing light from 8. (i) Tetracyanido nickelate(I), dsp hybridisation
VISible region and radiate complementary colour. (~i) Hexaaqua iron(II), sp°d hybridisation
(b) Potassium trioxalato
chromate (I) 9. (a) Hexacyanido ferrate (III) or Hexacyano ferrate
() Hexaammine cobalt(1ll ), dsp
6.
hybridisation
etra chlorido, nickelate(1), sp² hybridisation
(III)
CN- is a strong field ligand, therefore, it causes
() sp°d, paramagnetic pairing of electrons, forms low spin.
() dsp', diamagnetic
 {102) Chapterwise CBSE PYQs
(Chemistry)-12
[Fe(CN)J: 4s 4p
(b) en 2+ C
3a

en

d'sp² hybridisation
[Fe(CN),j has d'sp² hybridisation, weakly C
paramagnetic due to presence of one unpaired cis trans
electron, therefore, low spin complex. (c) [NiCIj is sp³ hybridised, have
(b) Chelating ligands form cyclic complex where as
electrons, Ni(CN, is dsp hybridised,twonounpåea
ambidentate ligands form non-cyclic ligands. electrons.
(d) Linkage isomerism, NO,, CN- are
unpaise:
10. d'sp', octahedral, diamagnetic, Hexacyanidoferrate(II)
11. The difference in energy between t'g and e, orbitals
is called crystal field splitting energy. If A, < P, then
ligands.
16. (a) A, > Pg ambidentRs
(b) [Ni(CO)]is sp hybridised, therefore,
first t'g and e, orbitals are singly filled then pairing of
electrons take place.
[Ni(CN)J has dsp?
hybridisation tetrahedn
Both are diamagnetic due to square
absence of unp
If A, < P, then are orbitals are filled first singles electrons.
then pairing of electrons takes place.
17. (a) A, <P,i e
12. (a) [NiCI] has unpaired electrons, therefore, it is
paramagnetic, where as (Ni(CN),1 does not have (b) (Fe(CN),J- is d'sp' hybridised,
unpaired electron, therefore, it is diamagnetic. inner orbital complex where as (FeFj thereior,
5 hybridised, outer orbital complex, CN is
(6) () 4, < P - ,(i) A, > P-, field and F is weak field ligand.
13. (a)
NH, T NH, 18. (a) A, > Pie
NC NH, NC CN (b) [Ni(H,0)}* has two unpaired electrons, nden
d-d transitions by absorbing light from visible reai
NC CN NC CN and radiate green colour.
CN NH, .Ni(CO),) does not have unpaired electron
cis trans therefore, it is colourless, can't undergo d4
(b) There are no unpaired electrons, since, it is dsp Iransitions.
hybridised and all electrons are paired.
19. (a) Those complexes which have polydentate ligand
14. (a) are called Chelate' complexes e.g. (Cofen,"$
en C
cheiate complex.
(b) [FeF,J has spd hybridisation. paramagnetik i
nature.
Co en Co en
(c) lonisation iSOmerism:: counter ion can act as ligan
20. (a) d'sp' hybridisation
(b) Octahedral. diamagnetic
ligand
en C
(C) Low spin complex NH, is strong ficld
Cis-isomer trans-isomer
21. () Potassium tetra chlorido palladate()
Trans-isomer is not optically active, because, it is (ü) e yy
achiral. (i) Those complexes which have only one
(b) [CoF,]:Co(27) Ar]: 4s°3d, Co [Ar] 4s°346 ligands, e.g [Co(NH,),*.
toformatioa
[CoF,j: 22. (i) It is due to chelate effect, leads
cyclic complex which is more stable.arrangeds
are
(iü) The series in which ligands Weak fieldligat
3d 4s 4p 4d: increasing order of strength. fieldigas
strong
form high spin complexes,
form low spin complexes.
It has sphybridisation and paramagnetic in nature. 23. () A, < P for d², r, e
. (a) d'sp' hybridisation. (Fe(CN) one unpaired elee
electnu
(u) |Fe(CN)13- has have unpaired

(iü) 3ions
[Co(NH,)JCI,(aq)’[CoNHJ,
[Fe(CN)] does not
-
d'p?
 Coordination Gorngounds 103

74.

By n(n +2) BM v4x6 ) 4)BM

i3) Tetraaqua dichorido chromium{l|) chloide
cycie complex
(i) |Fe(C0),} is more stable duc to chclate effeet as C,0 is didentate ligand. frorma
Polassium hexacyanido manganate(l) CN is strong ficBd igand
25.
The increascdstability of complex cdue to prescnce of polydentate ligand eg [Coten),i' t is more stahie due t
cffcct.

26.
) Optical isomerism it is chiral due to presence of three didentate ligand
(ii) (Co(C,0,),}
Co(27) |Ar) 4s?3d?
Co(27) |Ar] 4s° 3d

(Co(C,0,),
d'sp'
It has ²sp hybridisation, octahedral shape, diamagnetic due to absence of unpaired clectrons.
() Triamminetrichlorido chromium (|II)

27. [Fe(en),CI,]* en

Fe(26): [Ar] 4s 3d6

Fe: [Ar] 4s 3d5
Fe
'en' will cause pairing of electrons.

11|| en

It has d'sp² hybridisation, paramagnetic. cis-dichlorido bis (ethane 1, 2-diamine) iron (Ii) is
geometrical isomer which is optically active.
28. (a) (Fe(H,0),j*: Fe(26): [Ar]4s'3do (6)
CI
Fest : [Ar]4s0 3d5
H,Ois a weak field ligand, does not cause pairing of electrons. Pt en

3s 4s 4p 4d

444 CI
trans-isomer (optically inactive)
spd hybridisation
It has sp°d hybridisation, octahedral shape and paramagnetic
due to presence of unpaired electrons. It is high spin complex.
29. (a) It has 5 unpaired electrons, : H,0 is weak field (iv) Yes, there will be optical isomer alsO due to
ligand. presence of polydentate ligand.
(b) (Co(NH,),], (SO),, octahedral.
(c) [Cu(NH,)) SO, is formed which does not have free
Cu* jons. It is central metal ion, not ionisable.
30. () sp', paramagnetic
(ii) d'sp, diamagnetic
(üi) sp'd', paramagnetic
31. (i) d'sp, octahedral opically active
(ii) paramagnetic (v) Dichlorido bis-(ethane I, 2-diamine) lron
(ii) Two geometrical isomers
t).
Oxidation mumber ot F tlll).
 104) Chapterwise CBSE PYQs (Chemistry)--12
Bondingin Metal Carbonyls, Stability of Complexes, Importance and
of Coordination Compounds Application,
(a) : C0; is bidentate igand, forms cvclhe complex which is more stable.
() Hacmoglobin.
{i) acompiex
Gold is cxtracted of Fe acts
by convering as oxygen carricr
its ore/impurc in |Au(CN),J
gold into out body. complex and reducing by
3. (7) Tera carbonyi nickel (0), y' hybridiscd.
(i) Hexa fluorido cobaltate (l), spa hvbridiscd. clcctron to the
ii invoves botho bond as well as n-bond. o bond is formed by donation of lone pair of
iransition meals.
yacant dorbitae
R-bond is formed by back donation of pair of clectrons from transition metal to antibonding molccular orbital of Co

It makes bondberveen metal and CO very strong.

(i) d'sp. diamagnetic
(7) sp'd. paramagnetic
CO
(2) s'. diamagnetic OC.
6. Fe(CO)J
Fe'

dsp CO

t has dsp hvbridisation, trigonal bipyramidal shape, diamagnetic.

() (CoFJ is paramagnetic.

sp'd hybridisation
(ü) [Co(en).}'* is more stable.
(üi) [Coen).j is inner orbital complex.
4s

d'sp hybridisation
(i) [CoF} is high spin complex.
8. () [CoF] isparamagnetic and [Co(C,0), is diamagnetic.

sp°d hybridisation
(ü) (Co(CO,), is more stable.
(iü) [CoF is outer orbital complex.
(v) [Co(C0,),J is low spin complex.
9. (a) Tetraammine aqua chlorido cobalt(III) chloride
(b) (Fe(CO)J ismore stable due to chelate effect as C,ois bidentate ligand.
(c) [CoCl,(en),]*
10. (a) sp', diamagnetic.
(b) Diammine chloridonitrito-N-platinum(1I)
(c) It is due to chelate effect en is bidentate ligand.

Assertion and Reason

(d) A is false but R is true. 3. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correcl
(c) A is true but R is false. explanation of A.
 Coordination Compounds (105)
(a) Both A and R are irue and R is the correct (d) A is false but R is true.
explanation of A. R is the correct
false
9 (a) Both A and Rare true and
5 (c) Ais irue but R is explanation of A.
fals contains
A (c) Ais true but R is I0. (c) Ais true but R is false. Chlorophyll
la) Both A and R are true and R is thc correct magnesium.
explanationof A.

Case-Based
) [Ni(H,0),|C1, + 2AgNO,(aq) - ’ (I) (Co(NH,), is d'sp hybridised, therefore, inner
|Ni(H,0)](NO,), + 2AgCl(s) orbital complex.
(white pp) [Ni(NH,)j is sp'd hybridised, therefore, outer
Secondary valency6 orbital complex.
(ii) (Co(NH,),CI.SO, Pentaammine chlorido cobalt(II) 2 (i) [Pr(NH).C1)
sulphate
(ii) () |Ni(CO)]is sp' hybridiscd, tetrahcdral geonctry (y I Fe [Fe(CN),ls
() (Fc(CN),J is d'yp' hybridiscd, octahedtal IL Pentaammine chiorido cobalt(III) chloride
geometry
Or
(Or
4 (ii dsp. square planar. diamagnetic.
(ii) () A, Ap- thcscfore, low spin tetrahedral (NCN),
are no1 formcd.

dsp`hybridisation