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The number of water molecule(s) directly bonded to the metal centre in is
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Correct option: D
4
Option D (4) is correct because in , four water molecules are directly coordinated to the copper ion, forming the complex .
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A cobaltamine has the formula , with solution, one third of the chloride is precipitated. The complex shows cis-trans isomerism. It can have the structure-
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because it has one ionizable chloride ion, which precipitates with silver nitrate, and it exhibits cis-trans isomerism.
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The correct IUPAC name for is
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Correct option: B
Difluorido bis-(ethylene diamine) chromium (III) chloride
The correct answer is B (Difluorido bis-(ethylene diamine) chromium (III) chloride) because it follows the IUPAC naming conventions for coordination compounds.
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The solution of the complex in water will
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Correct option: C
Give the test for ion
Option C (Give the test for ion) is correct because the sulfate ion is a simple ion outside the coordination complex and will give its characteristic test.
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Which of the following complex species is not expected to exhibit optical isomerism
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Correct option: A
Option A, , is the correct answer because complexes in octahedral geometry can exist as fac- and mer- isomers, but neither is chiral and thus does not exhibit optical isomerism.
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Coordination number of a metal ion in a complex can be defined as
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Correct option: C
number of ligand donor atoms to which the metal is directly bonded
Option C (number of ligand donor atoms to which the metal is directly bonded) is correct because the coordination number is defined as the number of ligands directly attached to the central metal ion through coordinate bonds.
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Assertion (A) Complexes of and type (X and are unidentate) do not show geometrical isomerism.
Reason (R) Geometrical isomerism is not shown by complexes of coordinate number -6 .
Reason (R) Geometrical isomerism is not shown by complexes of coordinate number -6 .
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Correct option: C
Assertion is true but Reason is false.
Option C is correct because complexes of and type do not show geometrical isomerism, but the reason that geometrical isomerism is not shown by complexes of coordinate number -6 is false, as some complexes with coordination number 6 do exhibit geometrical isomerism.
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Which of the following is bidentate ligand?
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Correct option: D
All
Option D (All) is correct because Diphos, Tetrameen, and tn are all bidentate ligands, meaning they can coordinate to a metal ion through two donor atoms.
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Complex compound does not exhibit:
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Correct option: D
Optical isomerism
Option D is correct because the complex does not exhibit optical isomerism due to the presence of a plane of symmetry.
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Assertion: The ligands nitro and nitrito are called ambidentate ligands.
Reason: These ligands give linkage isomers.
Reason: These ligands give linkage isomers.
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Correct option: A
Assertion is true, Reason is true and Reason is correct explanation for Assertion
The correct answer is A (Assertion is true, Reason is true and Reason is correct explanation for Assertion) because ambidentate ligands can bind through different atoms, leading to linkage isomers.
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Among the following metal carbonyls, bond order is lowest in
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Correct option: B
Option B ([Fe(CO)5]) is correct because it has the highest number of electrons available for back-bonding, leading to the lowest C-O bond order.
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Which of the following statements is not correct?
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Correct option: D
The complexes differ in primary valencies of nickel.
Option C (Both statements are correct) is incorrect. Both statements are incorrect because the heat of neutralization of HF(aq) with NaOH(aq) is *more* than 13.7 kcal due to the high hydration energy of F-, and some heat is *released* during the hydration of F-.
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The IUPAC name of is
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Correct option: B
potassium trioxalatoiridate (III)
Option D (potassium tris (oxalato) iridate (III)) is correct because it follows IUPAC nomenclature rules for coordination compounds, naming the cation first, then the ligand alphabetically with appropriate prefixes, and ending with the metal name with its oxidation state in Roman numerals and \"-ate\" suffix because the complex is an anion.
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Assertion: is Wilkinson's catalyst.
Reason: can show optical isomerism but does not show geometrical isomerism.
Reason: can show optical isomerism but does not show geometrical isomerism.
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Correct option: C
Assertion is true, Reason is false
Option C (Assertion is true, Reason is false) is correct because Wilkinson's catalyst is indeed , but it does not show optical isomerism or geometrical isomerism.
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Spin only magnetic moment of which complex is highest?
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Correct option: C
The correct answer is C ([FeF_{{6}}]3-) because it has the highest number of unpaired electrons, resulting in the highest spin-only magnetic moment.
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Which of the following complex has highest bond energy?
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Correct option: B
Option B is correct because a higher positive charge on the metal center reduces back-bonding, leading to a stronger C-O bond.
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Which of the following ligand is tridentate type?
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Correct option: C
Diethylamine (dien)
Option C (Diethylamine (dien)) is correct because diethylamine (dien) acts as a tridentate ligand, coordinating through three nitrogen atoms.
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Consider the following statements
I. Chain and position isomerism are not possible together between two isomers
II. Tautomerism is a chemical phenomenon which is catalysed by acid as well as base
III. Tautomers are always metamers
IV. Tautomers are always functional isomers
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I. Chain and position isomerism are not possible together between two isomers
II. Tautomerism is a chemical phenomenon which is catalysed by acid as well as base
III. Tautomers are always metamers
IV. Tautomers are always functional isomers
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below
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Correct option: D
I, II and IV are correct
The correct answer is D (I, II and IV are correct) because chain and position isomerism cannot occur together, tautomerism is acid/base catalyzed, and tautomers are functional isomers.
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Coordination number of in the complex is
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Correct option: C
Option C (6) is correct because ethylenediamine (en) is a bidentate ligand, and three en ligands coordinate to the cobalt ion, resulting in a coordination number of 6.
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Which of the following complexes will have four different isomers?
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Correct option: B
Option B ([Co(en)(NH3)2Cl2]Cl) is correct because this complex can exhibit both geometrical (cis/trans) and optical isomerism, resulting in a total of four isomers.
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Which of the following is not correctly matched?
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Correct option: B
B and C
Option B (B and C) is correct because [Ni(CO)4] is tetrahedral and [PtCl4]2- is square planar, so the shapes listed are incorrect.
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Amongst the following statements.
I: The structure of is regular tetrahedral
II: Bond order of decreases by the removal of an electron
III: and are having same shape and same structure
IV Hybrid orbital of P in is .
The incorrect statements is/ are
I: The structure of is regular tetrahedral
II: Bond order of decreases by the removal of an electron
III: and are having same shape and same structure
IV Hybrid orbital of P in is .
The incorrect statements is/ are
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Correct option: D
I, II, III, IV
Option B (I, III, IV only) is correct because statements I, III, and IV are all incorrect regarding the structure and properties of the given chemical species.
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Which of the following is false?
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Correct option: B
is an inner orbital complex
The correct answer is B ( is an inner orbital complex) because fluoride is a weak field ligand, and therefore is an outer orbital complex, not an inner orbital complex.
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Assertion :- Organic compounds which do not contain chiral carbon atoms can be optically
active.
Reason :-Presence of chiral carbon is an essential condition for optical activity.
active.
Reason :-Presence of chiral carbon is an essential condition for optical activity.
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Correct option: C
If Assertion is True but the Reason is False
Option C (If Assertion is True but the Reason is False) is correct because optical activity can occur without chiral carbon atoms, and the presence of a chiral carbon is not an essential condition.
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The complex ion
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Correct option: C
Should be very stable
Option C (Should be very stable) is correct because the high charge density of and the strong basic character of contribute to the stability of the complex.
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Wrong match is
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Correct option: D
- Both cationic and anionic hydrolysis
Option D ( - Both cationic and anionic hydrolysis) is the wrong match because only undergoes cationic hydrolysis.
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The crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE) is highest for
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because is a strong field ligand, leading to a higher crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE).
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Statement I: Under the influence of a strong field ligand, -system will have only one unpaired electron either in coordination number six or four
Statement II: is the electronic configuration for both cases
Statement II: is the electronic configuration for both cases
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Correct option: C
Statement I is correct but statement II is false
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is false because the electronic configuration for a strong field system is in an octahedral field and in a tetrahedral field.
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The most stable ion is
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Correct option: C
Option C is correct because CN⁻ is a strong field ligand and forms a stable complex with Fe³⁺.
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According to valence bond theory which of the following statement is correct about the complexes and if both are diamagnetic in nature
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Correct option: D
One is tetrahedral and other is square planar
The correct answer is D because is tetrahedral due to hybridization, while is square planar due to hybridization.
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