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Module 1-QB

The document contains a series of multiple-choice questions and discussion topics related to crystal field theory, coordination complexes, and periodic properties of elements. It covers aspects such as crystal field splitting in octahedral and tetrahedral complexes, magnetic properties, ionization energy, electronegativity, and isomerism in transition metal compounds. Additionally, it includes calculations and explanations of key concepts in coordination chemistry.

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Module 1-QB

The document contains a series of multiple-choice questions and discussion topics related to crystal field theory, coordination complexes, and periodic properties of elements. It covers aspects such as crystal field splitting in octahedral and tetrahedral complexes, magnetic properties, ionization energy, electronegativity, and isomerism in transition metal compounds. Additionally, it includes calculations and explanations of key concepts in coordination chemistry.

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MODULE 1

PART A

1. The crystal field splitting energy for octahedral and tetrahedral complexes is related as
a) ∆t ≈ 4/9 ∆o b) ∆t ≈ 1/2 ∆o c) ∆o≈ 2 ∆t d) ∆o ≈ 4/9 ∆t
2. Co[(NH3)6]3+ ion is:
(a) Paramagentic
(b) Diamagnetic
(c) Ferromagnetic
(d) Ferri magnetic.
3. In K4[Fe(CN)6] the number of unpaired electrons in iron are :
(a) 0
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 5.
4. A complex compound in which the oxidation number of a metal is zero, is
(a) K4[Fe(CN)6]
(b) K3[Fe(CN)6]
(c) [Ni(CO)4]
(d) [Pt(NH3)4]Cl2
5. The tetrahedral complexes have coordination number
(a) 3
(b) 6
(c) 4
(d) 8
6. The magnetic moment (spin only) of [NiCl4]2-is
(a) 1.82 BM
(b) 5.46 BM
(c) 2.82 BM
(d) 1.41 BM
7. Among the ligands NH3, en, CN-and CO the correct order of their increasing field
strength, is
(a) CO< NH3 <en < CN–
(b) NH3< en< CN–< CO
(c) CN–< NH3< CO<en
(d) en< CN–<NH3< CO
8. The spin only magnetic moment value (in Bohr magneton units) of Cr(CO)6 is
(a) 0
(b) 2.84
(c) 4.90
(d) 5.92
9. Potassium ferrocyanide is an example of
(a) Tetrahedral
(b) Octahedral
(c) Square Planar
(d) Linear
10. Which of the following species will be diamagnetic?
(a) [Fe(CN)6]4-
(b) [FeF6]3+
(c) [Co(C2O4)3]3-
(d) [CoF6]3-
11. Which of the following octahedral complexes of Co (at. no.27) will be magnitude of Δoct
be the highest?
(a) [Co(CN)6]3-
(b) [Co(C2O4)3]3-
(c) [Co(H2O)6]3+
(d) [Co(NH3)6]3+
12. The magnetic moment of [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 is
(a) 1.73
(b) 2.83
(c) 6.6
(d) Zero
13. In the complex compound K4[Ni(CN)4] oxidation state of nickel is ?
(a) -1
(b) 0
(c) +1
(d) +2
14.. The spin only formula (µs) for octahedral complexes is
a) (4S(S+1))1/2
b) (4S(S+1))1/2 + (L (L+1))1/2
c) (L (L+1))1/2
d) L(L+1)
15.The spin only magnetic moment value (in Bohr magneton units) of Cr(CO)6 is
a) 0
b) 2.84
c) 4.90
d) 5.92
16.How many unpaired electrons are there in a strong field complex [Co(NH3)4Cl2]?
a) Zero
b) One
c) Two
d) three
17. The number of unpaired electrons in d6 low spin octahedral complex is
a) 0 b) 1 c) 2 d) 3
18. The energy required to remove an electron from the highest occupied atomic orbital is
known as __________
a) Ionization energy b) Kinetic energy c) Binding energy d) Vibrational energy
19. The most electronegative element possess the electronic configuration is
a) ns2 np2 b) ns2 np4 c) ns2 np5 d) ns2 np3
20. The size of Mo is very similar to W due to_______
a) Shielding effect
b) Actinide contraction
c) Poor Shielding by 4f electrons
d) Poor shielding by 4d electrons
21. Choose the correct order ionization energy
a) N > O > F
b) F > O > N
c) N > O < F
d) O > F > N
22. The first, 2ndand 3rdionization enthalpies of gallium are 579KJmol–1, 1979 KJmol–1and
2962 KJmol–1even though the 3rd I.P is highest, Ga3+is the most stable because-----
a) The energy loss is maximum resulting greater stability
b) The size of Ga3+ is smallest
c) Ga3+is most reactive
d) It attains a stable configuration
23. Choose the incorrect order with respect to the properties indicated
a) Electro negativity F >Cl> Br
b) Electron affinity Cl> F > Br
c) Oxidizing power F2> Cl2> Br2
d) Bond enthalpy F2> Cl2> Br2
24. Choose the correct statement
a) As shielding effect increases electro negativity decreases
b) As shielding effect increases electro negativity increases
c) As ionization potential increases metallic property increases
d) As +ve charge on species increases ionic radii increases
25. Choose the correct statement with respect to oxidising property of F
a) It is the strongest oxidising agent because it has highest electron gain enthalpy
b) It is the strongest oxidising agent due to its small size
c) It is the strongest oxidising agent because it has maximum electron negativity
d) It is the strongest oxidising agent due to high lattice enthalpy.
26. In a period with increase in atomic number, the metallic character of an element
a) Decrease across period increases in group
b) increase across period& decreases in group
c) increase across period& increases in group
d) Decrease across period& decreases in group
27. The co-ordination number and oxidation number of X in [X(SO4)(NH3)4]Cl is
(a) 10 and 3
(b) 2 and 6
(c) 6 and 3
(d) 6 and 4
28. Which of the following species has the highest ionization potential?
a) Li+
b) Mg+
c) Al+
d) Ne
29. What is the coordination number and oxidation state for the cobalt atom in the
compound [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2?
a) 4 ; +2
b) 5 ; +2
c) 6 ; +2
d) 6 ; +3

30. The second ionisation energy is always higher than the first ionization energy because
the
a) electron is attracted more by the core electrons
b) electron is more tightly bound to the nucleus in an ion
c) becomes more stable attaining the octet or duplet configuration
d) atomic radii is large
31. The ionisation isomer of [Cr(H2O)4Cl(NO2)]Cl is
a) [Cr(H2O)4(O2N)]Cl2
b) [Cr(H2O)4Cl2](NO2)
c) [Cr(H2O)4Cl(ONO)Cl
d) [Cr(H2O)4Cl2(NO2)] H2O
32. Which would exhibit co-ordination isomerism?
a) [Cr (NH3)6)][Co (CN)6] b) [Co(en)2Cl2] c) [Cr(NH3)6]Cl3 d) [Cr(en)2Cl2]
PART B

1 Give the salient features of crystal field theory.


1. Discuss the crystal field splitting in octahedral complexes.
2. Draw and discuss the energy level diagram for splitting of d orbitals in an octahedral
ligand field taking an example.
3. Calculate CFSE for d1-d8configurationsfor octahedral complexes.
4. Explain the factors influencing crystal field splitting in octahedral complexes.
5. What is Pairing energy (P)? Give the relation between crystal field splitting in
octahedral complexes (ΔO) and pairing energy (P).
6. Discuss the crystal field splitting in tetrahedral complexes.
7. Draw and discuss the energy level diagram for splitting of d orbitals in a Td ligand field
taking an example.
8. What is a spectrochemical series? Mention its importance.
9. Why Td complexes are mostly high spin complexes rather low spin?
10. Calculate CFSE for d3, d5, d6, d7and d8 configurations for tetrahedral complexes.
11. Give the differences between diamagnetic and paramagnetic complexes.
12. Explain the magnetic properties of metal complexes with suitable examples.
13. For each of the following coordination complexes, identify if it is paramagnetic or
diamagnetic based on magnetic moment values?
a. Octahedral-low spin-d4, b. octahedral- high spin-d6, c. tetrahedral- high spin- d7.
14. Identify from the following as high spin or low spin complexes and calculate the
magnetic moment of the complexes.
i.
[CoF6]3- ii. [NiCl4]2- iii. [Fe (CN)6]3- iv. [Co(H2O)6]3+ v.[FeCl4]-
15. State Fajan’s Rule. Give examples.
16. First ionization energy of Al is lower than that of Mg. Comment on the statement.
17. How many numbers of geometries are possible in C.N 4? Explain with one example.
18. What do you understand by the term electronegativity? List out the elements from the
following the most electropositive and electronegative element.
Li, Be, B, C, K and Flourine.
19. What is electron affinity? What are the factors influencing it and arrange Br, F, I and
Cl in the order of increasing electron affinity.
20. Write a note on Slater’s rule for determining shielding constant.
21. Give the increasing order of effective nuclear charge in Na, Al, Mg and Si atoms based
on effective nuclear charge and give reasons.
22. What are atomic radii? Give its variation along the period and down the group taking
examples. Arrange the following in the increasing order of atomic radii and give
reasons: N, S, P and O.
23. Give reasons for the following
i. Ongoing from C to N in the second period, the values of electron affinity
decreases instead of increasing.
ii. Ca2+has a smaller ionic radius than K+
iii. Sr has larger atomic size when compared to Mg.
24. Explain with examples the variation of any three periodic properties along the period
and down the group.
25. What is ionic size? Explain with examples how cationic and anionic size varies along
the period and group?
26.What is Polarizability and Polarizing power for an ion? Explain the factors that enhance
polarizability and polarizing power.
27. Give the oxidation state for the following:
i. Cr in CrO42- ii. S in S2O32- iii. Fe in FeCl3 iv. Mn in KMnO4
ii. Give the differences between hard and soft acids.
iii. Write notes on hard and soft bases with examples for each.
28. Discuss on types of isomerism exhibited in transition metal compounds with suitable
examples.

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