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According to , both high-spin and low-spin octahedral complexes are not possible for the configuration.
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Correct option: A
The correct answer is d8 because for d8 configuration, low spin octahedral complex is not possible.
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Which of the following are false about ?
I. It is paramagnetic with one unpaired electron in the -subshell.
II. Its aqueous solution cannot conduct electricity.
III. It gives white solution.
IV. It is a square planar complex.
Choose the correct option.
I. It is paramagnetic with one unpaired electron in the -subshell.
II. Its aqueous solution cannot conduct electricity.
III. It gives white solution.
IV. It is a square planar complex.
Choose the correct option.
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Correct option: A
I and II
Option A (I and II) is correct because [Cu(NH3)4]SO4 is paramagnetic and its aqueous solution conducts electricity.
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Which of the following do not Obeys Sidwick's rule of EAN
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Correct option: A
Option A ([V(CO)6]) is correct because it does not obey Sidgwick's EAN rule, as its EAN is 35, not the expected 36 for Krypton.
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Assertion: In zieses salt coordination no. of is five.
Reason: Ethene is monodentate ligand.
Reason: Ethene is monodentate ligand.
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Correct option: D
Assertion is false, Reason is true
Option D (Assertion is false, Reason is true) is correct because in Zeise's salt, the coordination number of Pt is 4, and ethene is indeed a monodentate ligand.
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Which of the following will not show geometrical isomerism?
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because type complexes do not exhibit geometrical isomerism.
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The electron configurations of and are respectively. Which one of the following will exhibit minimum paramagnetic behaviour?
(At. Nos.)
(At. Nos.)
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Correct option: D
The correct answer is D ([Co(H2O)6]2+) because H2O is a weak field ligand, resulting in only 3 unpaired electrons for Co2+, leading to minimum paramagnetic behavior.
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The coordination number and oxidation state of central atom for are respectively
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Correct option: B
The correct answer is B (9, +3) because the coordination number is 9 (number of ligands) and the oxidation state of Ti is +3.
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Which of the following complex does not show geometrical isomerism?
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Correct option: C
The correct answer is C ([Cr(en)_3]3+) because this complex does not exhibit geometrical isomerism due to its symmetrical structure.
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Mercuric chloride is soluble in solution due to:
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Correct option: A
The formation of complex ion
Option A is correct because mercuric chloride () dissolves in KI solution due to the formation of a complex ion, .
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Which of the following does not show optical isomerism?
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Correct option: C
Option C () does not show optical isomerism because it does not contain any chiral center and exists as geometrical isomers (fac and mer).
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Which of the following is a square planar complex?
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because has a configuration and strong field ligands, leading to a square planar geometry.
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When an aqueous solution of copper (II) sulphate is saturated with ammonia, the blue compound crystallises on evaporation. The formula of this blue compound is:
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Correct option: A
(square planar)
Option A ( (square planar)) is correct because copper(II) ions react with ammonia to form a tetraamminecopper(II) complex, which is square planar and includes a water molecule in the crystal structure.
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The CFSE for octahedral is 18,000 . The CFSE for tetrahedral will be
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because the CFSE for tetrahedral complexes is approximately 4/9 of the octahedral CFSE.
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Consider the following statements: According to the Werner's theory.
(1) Ligands are connected to the central metal ions by ionic bonds.
(2) Secondary valencies have directional properties
(3) Secondary valencies are non-ionisable
The correct statements are:
(1) Ligands are connected to the central metal ions by ionic bonds.
(2) Secondary valencies have directional properties
(3) Secondary valencies are non-ionisable
The correct statements are:
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Correct option: B
2 and 3 are correct
Option B is correct because, according to Werner's theory, ligands are connected to the central metal ions by coordinate bonds, not ionic bonds, and secondary valencies (coordination number) are non-ionizable and have directional properties.
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Assertion :- Ethanol cannot show position isomerism.
Reason :- Ethanol cannot show isomerism.
Reason :- Ethanol cannot show isomerism.
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Correct option: C
If Assertion is True but the Reason is False
Option C is correct because while ethanol cannot show position isomerism, it *can* show isomerism (constitutional isomerism with ethers).
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Which of the following 0.1 M complex compound solutions will have the minimum electrical conductivity?
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Correct option: D
Trichloro triammine platinum (IV) chloride
Option D (Trichloro triammine platinum (IV) chloride) is correct because it produces the fewest number of ions in solution, resulting in the lowest electrical conductivity.
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Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): A solution of is green in colour.
Statement (II): A solution of is colourless.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement (I): A solution of is green in colour.
Statement (II): A solution of is colourless.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Correct option: B
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
Option B (Both Statement I and Statement II are correct) is correct because is green due to d-d transitions, and is colorless due to being diamagnetic.
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Which of the following has the highest molar conductivity in solution?
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because it dissociates into the largest number of ions in solution, leading to the highest molar conductivity.
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Assertion: is more paramagnetic than .
Reason: has more number of unpaired electrons.
Reason: has more number of unpaired electrons.
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Correct option: D
Assertion is wrong, but reason is correct statement.
Option D is correct because the assertion is wrong, and the reason is correct. [FeF6]3- has more unpaired electrons than [Fe(CN)6]3-.
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Which is high spin complex?
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Correct option: D
All are correct
The correct answer is D (All are correct) because all the given complexes have weak field ligands, resulting in high spin complexes.
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The crystal field splitting energy for ion in an octahedral field increases for the ligands , and the order is such that
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because it represents the correct order of ligands in the spectrochemical series, which determines the crystal field splitting energy.
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A s- block element (M) reacts with oxygen to form an oxide of the formula The oxide is pale yellow in colour and paramagnetic. The element(M) is
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Correct option: D
K
Option D (K) is correct because potassium reacts with oxygen to form potassium superoxide (), which is paramagnetic due to the presence of an unpaired electron.
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Of the following complex ions, which is diamagnetic in nature?
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because it has a d8 configuration with strong field ligands causing pairing of electrons, resulting in a diamagnetic complex.
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Among the complex ions given below which is/are outer - orbital's complex
I)
II)
III)
IV)
I)
II)
III)
IV)
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Correct option: A
II, III, IV
Option C (If A is correct but R is incorrect) is correct because at very high pressures, the compressibility factor is greater than 1, but the reason provided about neglecting 'b' is incorrect.
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Select the correct statement set?
A) Bis-(glycinato) Zinc (II) is optically active
B) and differ in shapes
C) and have same magnetic moment
D) cis- cannot show optical activity
A) Bis-(glycinato) Zinc (II) is optically active
B) and differ in shapes
C) and have same magnetic moment
D) cis- cannot show optical activity
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Correct option: C
A, B, C
The correct answer is B (Due to formation of CH₃COOH which acts as a weak acid) because the hydrolysis of methyl acetate produces acetic acid, which neutralizes the NaOH, causing the phenolphthalein to become colorless.
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Comment on the magnetic behavior of and .
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Correct option: B
Diamagnetic and paramagnetic
Option B is correct because K₂[NiF₆] is diamagnetic due to strong field caused by high charge on Ni, while K₄[NiF₆] is paramagnetic due to weak field ligand F⁻.
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Specify the coordination number of the metal in
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Correct option: D
6
Option D (6) is correct because the coordination number is the number of ligands directly attached to the central metal ion, which is 6 in this case.
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Maximum bond length present in:
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the negative charge on the metal increases back-bonding, which weakens the C-O bond and thus increases the C-O bond length.
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S-I: is a low spin complex.
S-II: ion in this complex undergoes hybridization.
S-II: ion in this complex undergoes hybridization.
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Correct option: B
Statement-I is true, Statement-II is false
Option B (Statement-I is true, Statement-II is false) is correct because is indeed a low spin complex, but the hybridization of is .
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For the square planar complex (where , central metal and and are monodentate ligands), the number of possible geometrical isomers are
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Correct option: C
3
Option C (3) is correct because for a square planar complex with four different monodentate ligands, there are 3 possible geometrical isomers.
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