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Application +4 | -1
A spin only magnetic moment of 1.73 BM1.73 \mathrm{~BM} will be shown by which one among the following:
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Correct option: B
[Cu(NH3)4]2+\left[{Cu}\left({NH}_3\right)_4\right]^{2+}
Option B ([{Cu}({NH}_3)_4]2+) is correct because Cu2+ has a 3d9 configuration, resulting in 1 unpaired electron and a magnetic moment of approximately 1.73 BM.
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Assertion : Coordination number of Pt in Zeise's salt is 5.

Reason : C2H4{{\text{C}}_{\text{2}}}{{\text{H}}_{\text{4}}} act as bidentate ligand
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Correct option: D
If both Assertion & Reason are false
Option D (If both Assertion & Reason are false) is correct because Zeise's salt has Pt with a coordination number of 3, and ethylene acts as a monodentate ligand.
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An octahedral complex with the formula CoCl3nNH3\mathrm{CoCl}_3 \mathrm{nNH}_3 upon reaction with excess of AgNO3\mathrm{AgNO}_3 solution given 2 moles of AgCl\mathrm{AgCl}. Consider the oxidation state of Co in the complex is ' xx '. The value of " x+nx+n " is ______.
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Correct option: C
8
Option C (8) is correct because the complex gives 2 moles of AgCl, indicating two chloride ions outside the coordination sphere, leading to the formula [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2. Therefore, x=3 and n=5, so x+n=8.
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Statement I: [Cr(H2O)6]+3\left[\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_6\right]^{+3} is more acidic compared to [Fe(H2O)6]+3\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_6\right]^{+3}

Statement II: Both are inner orbital complexes
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Correct option: D
Statement I if false but statement II is correct
Statement I is false and Statement II is correct because [Cr(H2O)6]+3 is less acidic than [Fe(H2O)6]+3 due to the higher charge density of Fe3+, and both are indeed inner orbital complexes.
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Remembering +4 | -1
In which year, IUPAC draft recommends that anionic ligands will end with-ido so that chloro would become chlorido?
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Correct option: D
2004
Option D (2004) is correct because IUPAC recommended the change in 2004.
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Which of the following has maximum number of geometrical isomers?
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Correct option: C
Ma2 b2C2\mathrm{Ma}_2 \mathrm{~b}_2 \mathrm{C}_2
Option C (Ma2b2C2) is correct because it has the highest number of possible geometrical isomers (5) compared to the other options.
127 Medium
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Remembering +4 | -1
To inhibit the growth of tumours, identify the compounds used from the following :

(A) EDTA

(B) Coordination Compounds of Pt

(C) D - Penicillamine

(D) Cis - Platin
Choose the correct answer from the option given below :
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Correct option: B
B and D only
Option B (B and D only) is correct because coordination compounds of platinum and Cis-platin are used to inhibit tumor growth.
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Select correct match :
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Correct option: D
[CoBrCl(H2O)4][Ag(CN)2]:\left[{CoBrCl}\left({H}_2 {O}\right)_4\right]\left[{Ag}({CN})_2\right]: Co-or dination isomerism
Option D ([{CoBrCl}({H}_2 {O})_4][{Ag}({CN})_2]) is the correct match because it exhibits coordination isomerism, where ligands are exchanged between the complex ions.
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Assertion: AgCl{AgCl} dissolves in NH4OH{NH}_4 {OH} solution.

Reason: Due toformation of a complex.
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Correct option: A
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
Option A (If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion) is correct because AgCl dissolves in NH4OH due to the formation of a complex ion, [Ag(NH3)2]+.
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Assertion: Cis - [Fe(en)2Cl2]+\left[{Fe}({en})_2{Cl}_2\right]^{+} can form recemic mixture.

Reason: Cis - [Fe(en)2Cl2]+\left[{Fe}({en})_2 {Cl}_2\right]^{+} is optically active square planar complex.
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Correct option: C
Assertion is true, Reason is false
Option C (Assertion is true, Reason is false) is correct because the assertion about the racemic mixture is true, but the reason stating it's an optically active square planar complex is false.
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Correct for Ni(CO)4{Ni}({CO})_4 and [Ni(CN)4]2−\left[{Ni}({CN})_4\right]^{2-} respectively
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Correct option: C
Both are diamagnetic
Option C (Both are diamagnetic) is correct because both Ni(CO)4 and [Ni(CN)4]2- have strong field ligands that cause pairing of electrons, resulting in no unpaired electrons and thus diamagnetism.
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Statement I: PF3\mathrm{PF}_3 is weakest donor as well as weakest acceptor compared to PMe3\mathrm{PMe}_3 in synergic bonding
Statement II: Me group is having +l+ l effect while FF atom is having −I-I effect
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Correct option: D
Statement I if false but statement II is correct
Option D (Statement I if false but statement II is correct) is correct because PF{_3} is a stronger π-acceptor and weaker σ-donor than PMe{_3}, and the inductive effects of Me and F are correctly stated.
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The complex that doesn’t give a precipitate with AgNO3\mathrm{AgN}{\mathrm{O}_3} solution
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Correct option: A
[Co(NH3)33Cl3]\left[ {\mathrm{Co}{{\left( {\mathrm{N}{\mathrm{H}_3}} \right)}_3}3\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{l}_3}} \right]
Option A is correct because the complex [Co(NH3)33Cl3]\left[ {\mathrm{Co}{{\left( {\mathrm{N}{\mathrm{H}_3}} \right)}_3}3\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{l}_3}} \right] does not have any ionizable chloride ions outside the coordination sphere to react with AgN03.
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The value of CFSE for complex ion [CoCl6]4−\left[\mathrm{CoCl}_6\right]^{4-} is 18000 cm−118000 \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}. The CFSE for [CoCl4]2−\left[\mathrm{CoCl}_4\right]^{2-} complex ion will be
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Correct option: C
8000 cm−18000 \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}
Option C (8000 cm−18000 \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}) is correct because the crystal field splitting energy (CFSE) for a tetrahedral complex is approximately 4/9 of that for an octahedral complex with the same ligands and metal ion.
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Among the following compounds, the most stable compound is
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Correct option: A
[Co(EDTA)]−1[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{EDTA})]^{-1}
Option A ([Co(EDTA)]⁻¹) is correct because EDTA is a strong chelating ligand, forming a highly stable complex with cobalt due to the chelate effect.
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The calculated spin-only magnetic moments of K3[Fe(OH)6]\mathrm{K}_3\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_6\right] and K4[Fe(OH)6]\mathrm{K}_4\left[\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_6\right] respectively are:
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Correct option: B
5.92 and 4.90 B.M.
Option B (5.92 and 4.90 B.M.) is correct because the spin-only magnetic moments are calculated based on the number of unpaired electrons in the high-spin complexes.
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A) [Co(CN)6]−3\text{A) }\left[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{CN})_6\right]^{-3}

B) [Co(H2O)6]+3\text{B) }\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_6\right]^{+3}

Correct combination about the hybridization of central metal in these complexes is
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Correct option: B
d2sp3,d2sp3d^2 s p^3, d^2 s p^3
Option D (d2sp3,d2sp3d^2 s p^3, d^2 s p^3) is correct because both complexes are inner orbital complexes with d2sp3d^2sp^3 hybridization due to strong field ligands or high oxidation state.
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The order of energy absorbed which is responsible for the color of complexes.
A) [Ni(H2O)2(en)2]2+{\left[ {Ni{{({H_2}O)}_2}{{(en)}_2}} \right]^{2 + }}
B) [Ni(H2O)4(en)]2+{\left[ {Ni{{({H_2}O)}_4}(en)} \right]^{2 + }} and
C) [Ni(en)3]2+{\left[ {Ni{{(en)}_3}} \right]^{2 + }}
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Correct option: D
(C) > (A) > (B)
Option D is correct because the spectrochemical series dictates that en (ethylenediamine) is a stronger field ligand than water, leading to greater splitting and thus higher energy absorption.
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Understanding +4 | -1
Read the following statements

(i) Macromolecules cannot behave as a ligand.

(ii) [EDTA]4−[{EDTA}]^{4-} can bind through two oxygen and four nitrogen atom.

(iii) Chelate complexes are more stable than similar complexes containing unidentate ligands.

(iv) Coordination number of the central atom/ion is determined only by the number of sigma bonds formed by the ligand with central atom/ion

Which of the following is the correct code for statements above?
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Correct option: A
FFTT
Option A (FFTT) is correct because statements (i) and (ii) are false, while statements (iii) and (iv) are true.
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Assertion: The spin only magnetic moment of [MnBr4]2−\left[{MnBr}_4\right]^{2-} is 5.9 BM.5.9 \, \mathrm{BM}.

Reason: [MnBr4]2−\left[{MnBr}_4\right]^{2-} is tetrahedral with sp3s p^3 hybridisation of Mn2+{Mn}^{2+} having 3d53 d^5 configuration.
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Correct option: A
Assertion is true, Reason is true and Reason is correct explanation for Assertion
Option A is correct because the assertion about the spin-only magnetic moment is true, the reason about the tetrahedral structure and hybridization is true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
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S-I:- The complex
[Cr(SCN)(NH3)5]Cl2\left[{Cr}({SCN})\left({NH}_3\right)_5\right] {Cl}_2 is linkage isomer of [Cr(NCS)(NH3)5]Cl2\left[{Cr}({NCS})\left({NH}_3\right)_5\right] {Cl}_2.

S-II:- SCN−S C N^{-}is an ambident ligand.
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Correct option: A
Statement-I and Statement-II are true
Option A (Statement-I and Statement-II are true) is correct because SCN- is an ambident ligand and can coordinate through either S or N, leading to linkage isomerism.
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Assertion: K2[PtCl6]{K}_2\left[{PtCl}_6\right] gives white ppt when reacts with AgNO3.{AgNO}_3.

Reason: Chloride ion in the complex is non-ionisable.
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Correct option: D
Assertion is false, Reason is true
Option D (Assertion is false, Reason is true) is correct because the complex does not give a white precipitate with AgNO3, indicating the chloride ions are not ionizable.
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Assertion (A): [Cr(H2O6)]Cl2\left[\mathrm{Cr}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_6\right)\right] \mathrm{Cl}_2 and [Fe(H2O)6]Cl2\left[\mathrm{Fe}\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\right)_6\right] \mathrm{Cl}_2 are reducing in nature.

Reason (R): Unpaired electrons are present in their dd-orbitals.
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Correct option: B
Assertion and Reason both are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
Option B (Assertion and Reason both are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion) is correct because both complexes are reducing agents due to their ability to form more stable complex ions after gaining an electron, but the presence of unpaired electrons is not the direct reason.
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Which of the following carbonyls will have the strongest C – O bond
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Correct option: A
[Mn(CO)6]+{\left[ {Mn{{\left( {CO} \right)}_6}} \right]^ + }
Option A is correct because a positive charge on the metal center increases the back-bonding from the metal to the CO ligand, strengthening the C–O bond.
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Assertion: The [Ni(en)3]Cl2(en=\left[{Ni}({en})_3\right] {Cl}_2({en}= ethylene- diamine )) has lower stability than [Ni(NH3)6]Cl2\left[{Ni}\left({NH}_3\right)_6\right] {Cl}_2.

Reason: In [Ni(en)3]Cl2\left[{Ni}({en})_3\right] {Cl}_2, the geometry of Ni{Ni} is trigonal bipyramidal.
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Correct option: D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
The correct answer is D (If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect) because the complex with ethylenediamine is more stable due to chelation, and its geometry is octahedral, not trigonal bipyramidal.
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Statement I: Only cis [Pt(NH3)2Cl2]\left[\mathrm{Pt}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2\right] react with oxalic acid (H2C2O4)\left(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\right) to form [PtCl2(OX)]−2\left[\mathrm{Pt} \mathrm{Cl}{ }_2(\mathrm{OX})\right]^{-2} not the trans isomer
Statement II: The oxalate ion is a bidentate ligand which occupies adjacent positions only
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Correct option: A
Statement I and statement II are correct and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I
Statement I and statement II are correct and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I because cis isomers allow for bidentate ligands to occupy adjacent positions, facilitating the reaction.
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Assertion : Hexa chloroplatinate is a complex anion

Reason: Complex has negatively charged ligands
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Correct option: B
If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion
Option B (If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion) is correct because while both the assertion and reason are true, the reason doesn't explain why hexachloroplatinate is a complex anion.
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Application +4 | -1
One mole of  Co(NH3)5 Br3\,Co{(N{H_3})_5}\,B{r_3} gives 3 moles of ions on dissolution in water. One mole of this reacts with two moles of AgNO3AgN{O_3} to give two moles of AgBr.AgBr. The complex is :
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Correct option: C
[Co(NH3)5Br]Br2[Co{(N{H_3})_5}Br]B{r_2}
Option C ([Co(NH3)5Br]Br2[Co{(N{H_3})_5}Br]B{r_2}) is correct because it is the only complex that produces 3 ions in solution and 2 moles of AgBr with 2 moles of AgNO₃.
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CuSO4\mathrm{CuS}{\mathrm{O}_4} decolourises on addition of KCN, the product is:
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Correct option: B
[Cu(CN)4]3−{\left[ {\mathrm{Cu}{{\left( {\mathrm{CN}} \right)}_4}} \right]^{3 - }}
Option B ([Cu(CN)4]3−{\left[ {\mathrm{Cu}{{\left( {\mathrm{CN}} \right)}_4}} \right]^{3 - }}) is correct because CuSO4{\mathrm{O}_4} reacts with KCN to form the complex ion [Cu(CN)4]3−{\left[ {\mathrm{Cu}{{\left( {\mathrm{CN}} \right)}_4}} \right]^{3 - }}.
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Which one is the most likely structure of CrCl3.6H2OCrC{l_3}.6{H_2}O if 1/3 of total chlorine of the compound is precipitated by adding AgNO3AgN{O_3}
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Correct option: C
[CrCl2(H2O)4]Cl.2H2O\left[ {CrC{l_2}{{\left( {{H_2}O} \right)}_4}} \right]Cl.2{H_2}O
Option C ([CrCl2(H2O)4]Cl.2H2O\left[ {CrC{l_2}{{\left( {{H_2}O} \right)}_4}} \right]Cl.2{H_2}O) is correct because 1/3 of the chlorine is precipitated, indicating one Cl- ion is outside the coordination sphere.
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