CY3201

Part A: MCQ type Marks = 20 x 1 = 20
1. In K3[M(CN)6], M is a first-row transition metal and the complex has three unpaired electrons.
The transition metal M is:
(a) Cr ; (b) Mn , (c) V (d) Fe
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2. The complex, [MBr4] having the most unpaired electrons. The transition metal M is
(a) Co ; (b) Fe , (c) Ni (d) Mn

3. A, B and C in the following reaction steps are respectively
(a) P4O10, H3PO2 , Ca3P2

(b) P4O10, H3PO4 , Ca3(PO4)2
(c) P4O10, H3PO4 , Ca3P2
(d) P4O10, H3PO3 , Ca3(PO4)2
4. Predict the incorrect statement involving PH3 and PH4+

(a) Bond angle in PH4+ is higher than that in PH3
(b) Both PH4+ and PH3 are sp3 hybridized.
(c) PH4+ and PH3 has 0 and 1 lone pair of electron on P respectively
(d) Bond angle in PH4+ is less than that in PH3
5. On the basis of VSEPR theory BrF3 contains
(a) 1 lone pairs and 3 bond pairs

(b) 2 lone pairs and 3 bond pairs
(c) 3 lone pairs and 2 bond pairs
(d) 3 lone pairs and 3 bond pairs
6. Which of the following complex shows optical isomerism.
(a) trans-[Co(Cl)2(NH3)4]+ (b) [NiCl2(PPh3)2] , (c) cis-[Co(Cl)2(NH3)4]+ ; (d) [Co(NH3)6]3+
7. Tetramethyl ammonium fluoride reacts with SF4 to produce

(a) [(Me)4N][SF5]
(b) [(Me)3N][SF5]
(c) [(Me)4N] [SF6]
(d) [(Me)3N]2[SF4]
8. (CN)2 is a pseudohalogens and have similar properties to those of halogens. The reaction of
cyanogen with aqueous sodium hydroxide produces
(a) NaO(CN)2 , NaCN , H2O
(b) NaOCN , NaCN , H2
(c) NaOCN , NaCN , H2O
(d) NaO(CN)2 , NaCN , H2
9. Predict the effect on the bond distance, when the metal in Cr(CO)6 is oxidized.
(a) C-O bond distance increases
(b) C-O bond distance decreases
(c) C-O bond distance remains the same
(d) Cr-C distance decreases
10. Choose the correct option

(i) HClO3 is stronger acid than HClO4
(ii) HCl is more acidic than HI
(iii) NH3 is more basic than AsH3
(a) (i) and (ii) are incorrect

(b) (i) and (iii) are incorrect
(c) (ii) and (iii) are correct
(d) (i) and (iii) are correct
11. BF3 and excess NaF reacts in acidic solution to form

(a) NaBF4
(b) NaBF2
(c) Na2BF4
(d) Na3BF3
12. Reaction of LiH with PCl3 forms.
(a) PH3 and LiCl

(b) Li3P and HCl
(c) LiPH4 and Cl2
(d) PH4Cl + LiCl
13. White precipitate of AgCl reacts with NH3 to form a colourless solution of
(a) Ag nanoparticle
(b) [Ag(NH3)6]Cl
(c) [Ag(NH3)2]Cl
(d) [NH4]+[AgCl4]-
14. When an aqueous solution of ammonium chloride was treated with sodium nitrite a gas X is
evolved. X is
(a)Cl2
(b)N2
(c)NH3
(d)NO2
15. Structures of [ IF6]+ and IF7 are respectively
(a) Octahedron and Pentagonal bipyramidal

(b) trigonal prism and Pentagonal bipyramidal
(c) Octahedron and hexagonal pyramidal
(d) trigonal prism and hexagonal pyramidal
16. Valence electron count for the transition metal in [IrCl(CO)(PPh3)2] and Na2[Fe(CO)4] are
respectively
(a) 18 and 18
(b) 16 and 18
(c) 16 and 16
(d) 17 and 18
17. Taking into account that all the molecules satisfy the 18 electron rule, the number of metal –
metal bond in Ru3(CO)12 , Ir4(CO)12 and Re2(CO)10 are respectively
(a) 2, 6 , 0
(b) 2, 4, 1
(c) 3, 6, 1
(d) 3, 6, 0
18. BF3 reacts with ethereal solution of sodium borohydride to produce A, which readily reacts
with water to give B and produce another gas C that burns with blue flame. A, B and C are
respectively
(a) NaF, HF, O2

(b) NaBF4, H3BO3, F2
(c) B2H6 , H3BO3, H2
(d) Na2BF6, BF3, H2
19. The reaction of Ca3P2 with water gives

(a) P4 and Ca(OH)2
(b) PH3 and Ca(OH)2
(c) P2O3 and CaH2
(d) H3PO3 and CaO
Ca3P2 + 6 H2O  2PH3 + 3Ca(OH)2
20. Xenon compounds A and B are respectively

(a) XeF6 , XeOF4
(b) XeF2, XeO2F2
(c) XeF6 , XeO3
(d) XeF2 , XeOF4
Part B: Subjective type Question Total Marks = 30
Sl.No Questions Marks

21. Explain the following observations: [2x2]
(a) PCl3 fumes in presence of moisture;
(b) Lewis basicity and boiling point of NF3 and NH3 are different
22. Elements of Group 16 generally show lower value of first ionization enthalpy compared to [2]
the corresponding periods of group 15. Why?
23. What happens when: [2x2]

(a) Al2O3 is treated with sodium hydroxide solution.
(b) Lithium hydride is reacted with anhydrous aluminium chloride.
24. K2[PtCl4] + 2NH3  A + 2KCl; [Pt(NH3)4][(NO3)2] + 2KCl  B + 2NH3 + 2KNO3 [2+2]
A and B are white, diamagnetic, crystalline complex. A is soluble in polar solvent, while B
is soluble in non-polar solvent. Predict A and B.
25. Sketch all the isomers of the complexes MCl4F2 and MCl3F3. [2]
26. Explain the following observations with proper reasoning: [4x2]

(a) NH3 has greater bond angle than PH3
(b) HF is stored in wax coated glass bottle
(c) Lithium is the only group 1 metal to form a nitride.
(d) White phosphorous is more reactive than red phosphorous.
7. Draw the structures of P4O6 and P4O10 and write the oxidation state of phosphorus in the [2]
two oxides.
8. White phosphorus reacts with thionyl chlorides to give compound [A]. Reaction of water [4]
with [A] gives [B]. Compound [A] can react with CH3COOH to give CH3COCl and
compound [B]. Write the reactions and predict the phosphorus compounds, [A] and [B].

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Part A: MCQ type Marks = 20 x 1 = 20

(a) Co ; (b) Fe , (c) Ni (d) Mn

(a) P4O10, H3PO2 , Ca3P2

4. Predict the incorrect statement involving PH3 and PH4+

(a) 1 lone pairs and 3 bond pairs

6. Which of the following complex shows optical isomerism.

(a) trans-[Co(Cl)2(NH3)4]+ (b) [NiCl2(PPh3)2] , (c) cis-[Co(Cl)2(NH3)4]+ ; (d) [Co(NH3)6]3+

7. Tetramethyl ammonium fluoride reacts with SF4 to produce

10. Choose the correct option

(a) (i) and (ii) are incorrect

11. BF3 and excess NaF reacts in acidic solution to form

12. Reaction of LiH with PCl3 forms.

(a) PH3 and LiCl

15. Structures of [ IF6]+ and IF7 are respectively

(a) Octahedron and Pentagonal bipyramidal

(a) NaF, HF, O2

19. The reaction of Ca3P2 with water gives

Ca3P2 + 6 H2O  2PH3 + 3Ca(OH)2

20. Xenon compounds A and B are respectively

Part B: Subjective type Question Total Marks = 30

Sl.No Questions Marks

23. What happens when: [2x2]

26. Explain the following observations with proper reasoning: [4x2]

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