Coordination Compounds
Class 12 · Chemistry · 34 Questions
Write the formulas for the following coordination compounds:
Explain on the basis of valence bond theory that [Ni(CN)4]2- ion with square planar structure is diamagnetic and the [NiCl4]2- ion with tetrahedral geometry is paramagnetic.
[Fe(H2O)6]3+ is strongly paramagnetic whereas [Fe(CN)6]3- is weakly paramagnetic. Explain.
Predict the number of unpaired electrons in the square planar [Pt(CN)4]2- ion.
Explain the bonding in coordination compounds in terms of Werner’s postulates.
FeSO4 solution mixed with (NH4)2SO4 solution in 1:1 molar ratio gives the test of Fe2+ ion but CuSO4 solution mixed with aqueous ammonia in 1:4 molar ratio does not give the test of Cu2+ ion. Explain why?
Explain with two examples each of the following: coordination entity, ligand, coordination number, coordination polyhedron, homoleptic and heteroleptic.
Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals in the following coordination entities:
Using IUPAC norms write the formulas for the following:
Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names of the following:
How many geometrical isomers are possible in the following coordination entities?
Aqueous copper sulphate solution (blue in colour) gives: (i) a green precipitate with aqueous potassium fluoride and (ii) a bright green solution with aqueous potassium chloride. Explain these experimental results.
Discuss the nature of bonding in the following coordination entities on the basis of valence bond theory:
What is crystal field splitting energy? How does the magnitude of Δo decide the actual configuration of d orbitals in a coordination entity?
[Fe(CN)6]4- and [Fe(H2O)6]2+ are of different colours in dilute solutions. Why?
Discuss the nature of bonding in metal carbonyls.
Explain the violet colour of the complex [Ti(H2O)6]3+ on the basis of crystal field theory.
Discuss briefly giving an example in each case the role of coordination compounds in:
Amongst the following ions which one has the highest magnetic moment value?
Amongst the following, the most stable complex is