IUPAC nomenclature isomerism bonding approaches crystal field ideas colour and magnetic properties and importance in qualitative analysis and biological systems - One Line Questions
1.
The crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE) for a d1 ion in an octahedral field is: —
-0.4 Δo
2.
Which of the following complexes exhibits optical isomerism? —
[Co(en)3]3+
3.
Which of the following is an example of ionization isomerism? —
[Co(NH3)5SO4]Br and [Co(NH3)5Br]SO4
4.
Which of the following complexes is likely to be colorless? —
[Zn(H2O)6]2+
5.
What is the oxidation state of Cobalt in K3[Co(CN)6]? —
+3
6.
In the complex [Co(NH3)4(H2O)Cl]2+, what is the oxidation state of Cobalt? —
+3
7.
The electronic configuration of a central metal ion in a complex is d4. In an octahedral field, if it is a low spin complex, how many unpaired electrons are there? —
1
8.
A complex with a magnetic moment of approximately 5.92 BM indicates the presence of how many unpaired electrons? —
5
9.
What is the coordination number of the central metal ion in [PtCl2(NH3)2]? —
4
10.
The color of [Cu(H2O)6]2+ is blue. This is due to absorption of light in the orange-red region of the spectrum, causing a d-d transition of which electron? —
3d9 to 3d8
11.
Linkage isomerism arises due to the presence of: —
Ambidentate ligands
12.
The color observed is complementary to the color of light absorbed. If a complex absorbs green light, it will appear: —
Red
13.
Which of the following is an example of a complex used in chemotherapy? —
Cisplatin
14.
In Werner's theory, primary valency corresponds to: —
Oxidation state of the metal ion
15.
In crystal field theory, what does Δo represent? —
Splitting energy in octahedral complexes
16.
The color of a coordination compound is due to: —
Both a and b
17.
The presence of unpaired electrons in a complex is responsible for its: —
Paramagnetism
18.
What is the IUPAC name of [Ag(NH3)2]Cl? —
Diamminesilver(I) chloride
19.
The spectrochemical series ranks ligands based on their ability to: —
Cause crystal field splitting
20.
Which of the following is a monodentate ligand? —
Chloride
21.
According to Crystal Field Theory (CFT), the splitting of d-orbitals in an octahedral complex is into two sets of orbitals with energies t2g and eg. Which set has lower energy? —
t2g
22.
In a tetrahedral field, the d-orbitals split into two sets, eg and t2g. Which set is lower in energy? —
t2g
23.
Which of the following is NOT a property explained by Werner's theory? —
The color of complexes
24.
Which isomerism arises when a ligand can coordinate through two different atoms? —
Linkage isomerism
25.
Which of the following is a bidentate ligand? —
en (ethylenediamine)
26.
What is the IUPAC name of the complex [Co(NH3)6]Cl3? —
Hexamminecobalt(III) chloride
27.
In a square planar complex with configuration d8 and strong field ligands, the complex is usually: —
Low spin and diamagnetic
28.
Which of the following is a strong field ligand? —
CN-
29.
In the complex [PtCl2(NH3)2], what type of isomerism is exhibited? —
Geometric isomerism
30.
Which type of isomerism is exhibited by [Co(NH3)5(SCN)]Cl2 and [Co(NH3)5(NCS)]Cl2? —
Linkage isomerism
31.
Which metal ion is central to Vitamin B12? —
Cobalt
32.
Chlorophyll, a pigment in plants, contains which metal ion? —
Magnesium
33.
Which type of isomerism is shown by [Co(NH3)5Br]SO4? —
Ionization isomerism
34.
A complex with a large Δo value will absorb light of: —
Shorter wavelength
35.
Which of the following ions is responsible for oxygen transport in blood? —
Fe2+
36.
The ligand that donates two donor atoms to the central metal ion is called: —
Bidentate ligand
37.
The chelate effect is most pronounced for: —
Polydentate ligands
38.
The magnetic moment of [Fe(CN)6]4- is 0 BM. This indicates that the complex is: —
Diamagnetic with no unpaired electrons
39.
What is the IUPAC name of [Fe(CO)5]? —
Pentacarbonyliron(0)
40.
Which phenomenon explains the color of transition metal complexes? —
d-d transitions
41.
What is the IUPAC name of Na2[CoCl4]? —
Sodium tetrachlorocobaltate(II)
42.
Coordination isomerism occurs when: —
The cation and anion parts of different complexes exchange ligands
43.
A complex with d5 configuration in an octahedral field can be high spin or low spin depending on: —
All of the above
44.
Hydrate isomerism occurs when: —
Water molecules are present as counter ions and coordinated ligands
45.
The complex [Co(en)2(NO2)2]+ can exist as isomers. The isomer where the two NO2 groups are adjacent is called: —
Cis isomer
46.
What is the IUPAC name for [Cr(en)3]Cl3? —
Tris(ethylenediamine)chromium(III) chloride
47.
High spin complexes are favored when: —
Δo < P (pairing energy)
48.
The splitting energy in an octahedral field is denoted by: —
Δo
49.
The magnetic moment of a complex is related to the number of unpaired electrons by which equation? —
μ = √n(n+2) BM