a.

They retain metallic conductivity

b.They are chemically reactive
c.They are much harder than pure metal
d.They have higher melting point than pure metal
13. Acidified K2Cr2O7 solution turns green when Na2SO3 is added to it. This is due to the formation
of
a.CrSO4 b.Cr2(SO4)3
2-
c.CrO4 d. Cr2(SO3)3
14. Which of the following arrangements does not represent the correct order of the property
stated against it?
a V2+ < Cr2+ < Mn2+ < Fe2+ : paramagnetic behaviour
b Ni2+ < Co2+ < Fe2+ < Mn2+ : ionic size
c Co3+ < Fe3+ < Cr3+ < Sc3+ : stability in aqueous solution
d Sc < Ti < Cr < Mn : number of oxidation states
15. Which of the following lanthanoid ions is diamagnetic?
(At. nos. Ce = 58, Sm = 62, Eu = 63, Yb = 70)
a Ce2+
b Sm2+
c Eu2+
d Yb2+
16. KMnO4 can be prepared from K2MnO4 as per the reaction:
3MnO42– 2H2O ⇌ 2MnO4– + MnO2 + 4OH–
The reaction can go to completion by removing OH– ions by adding
a KOH
b CO2
c SO2
d HCl
17. Which of the following statements about the interstitial compounds is incorrect?
a They retain metallic conductivity
b They are chemically reactive
c They are much harder than the pure metal
d They have higher melting points than the pure metal
18. All the metals form oxides of the type MO except
a copper
b barium
c silver
d lead
19. Among the following, the coloured compound is
a CuCl
b K3 [Cu(CN)4]
c CuF2
d [Cu(CH3CN)4]BF4
20. How many ‘d’ electrons are in present Cr2+ ion
a 4
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c 6
d 3
21. Cyanide process is used for extraction of
a Ag
b Ni
c Pt
d Zn
22. Extraction for zinc blende is achieved by
a electrolytic reduction
b roasting followed by reduction with carbon
c roasting followed by reduction with another metal
d roasting followed by self reduction
23. Formation of coloured solution is possible when metal ion in the compound contains
a paired electrons
b unpaired electrons
c lone pair of electrons
d none of these
24. Identify the incorrect statement among the following
a d-Block elements show irregular and erratic chemical properties among themselves
b La and Lu have partially filled d orbitals and no other partially filled orbitals
c The chemistry of various lanthanoids is very similar
d 4f and 5f orbitals are equally shielded
25. Which one of the following ions exhibits colour in aqueous solution
a Sc3+
b Ni2+
c Ti4+
d Zn2+
26. Which one of the following is a diamagnetic ion?
a CO2+
b Cu2+
c Mn2+
d Sc3+
27. Which ore contains both iron and copper?
a Cuprite
b Chalcocite
c Chalcopyrite
d Malachite
28. Which pair of compounds is expected to show similar colour in aqueous medium?
a FeCl2 and CuCl2
b VOCl2 and CuCl2
c VOCl2 and FeCl2
d FeCl2 and MnCl2
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b inert pair effect
c 4s2 sub-shell
d None of these
30. When copper pyrites is roasted in excess of air, a mixture of CuO + FeO is formed. FeO is
present as impurities. This can be removed as slag during reduction of CuO. The flux added to
form slag is:
a SiO2, which is an acid flux
b Lime stone, which is a basic flux
c SiO2, which is basic flux
d CaO; which is basic flux

Answers:
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (a) 6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (c) 9. (d) 10. (a)
11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15. (d) 16. (c) 17. (c) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20. (a)
21. (a) 22. (b) 23. (b) 24. (d) 25. (b) 26. (d) 27. (c) 28. (b) 29. (a) 30. (a)

ASSERTION AND REASON QUESTIONS (1 MARK EACH)

Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion and reason
Select the most appropriate answer from the option given below
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not the correct explanation for
Assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
1. Assertion: Transition metals exhibit variable oxidation states.
Reason: Transition metals have filled d orbitals.
2. Assertion: Lanthanides are known for their high magnetic moments.
Reason: Lanthanides have a large number of unpaired electrons in their f-orbitals.
3. Assertion: Actinides show more complex oxidation states than lanthanides.
Reason: Actinides have 5f orbitals which are more shielded than the 4f orbitals of lanthanides.
4. Assertion: Zinc, cadmium, and mercury are considered as transition metals.
Reason: These elements have a completely filled d subshell in their ground state.
5. Assertion: Transition metals form colored ions.
Reason: The color of transition metal ions is due to d-d transitions.

Answer
1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (d) 5. (a)

TWO MARKS QUESTIONS

1. Why there is striking similarities (horizontal and vertical) among successive members of the
transition series?

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 ANS- This is because of the fact along a horizontal raw, electron enters an incomplete inner
shell, while outer shell remains unchanged. in vertical columns, similarities are due to similar
electronic configuration.
2. Explain the followings:
(a) Why transition elements act as a catalyst?
ANS- Transition element act as a catalyst due to variable oxidation state.
(b) Why transition elements form alloys?
ANS- Transition elements forms alloys due to similar radii.
3. Zn2+ salts are white while Cu2+ salts are coloured. Why?
ANS- Cu2+ (3d9 4s0) has one unpaired electron in d-subshell absorbs radiation in visible region
resulting in d-d transition and hence Cu2+ salts are coloured. Zn2+ (3d10 4s0) has completely
filled d-orbitals. No radiation is absorbed for d-d transition and hence Zn2+ salts are
Colourless.
4. Which is a stronger reducing agent Cr2+or Fe2+and why?
ANS- because change in 3d4→ 3d3 occurs in case of Cr2+ to Cr3+ But 3d6→ 3d5 occurs in case
of Fe2+ to Fe3+. In a medium (like water) d3 is more stable as compared to d5
5. When pyrolusite ore MnO2 is fused of with KOH in presence of air,a green coloured
compound (A) is obtained which undergoes disproportionation reaction in acidic medium to
give purple coloured compound (B).
a) Write the formulae of (A) and (B).
Ans- A= K2MnO4 B=KMnO4
b) What happens when compound (B) is heated?
ANS- 2KMnO4 → K2MnO4 + MnO2 + O2
6. When chromite ore FeCr2O4 is fused with NaOH in presence of air, a yellow coloured
compound (A) obtained which on acidification with dilute sulphuric acid gives a compound
(B) Compound (B) on reaction with KCl forms an orange coloured crystalline compound (C).
a. Write the formulae of (A), (B) & (C).
Ans- A = Na2CrO4 B= Na2Cr2O7 C= K2Cr2O7
b. Write one use of compound (C).
ANS- Potassium dichromate is used as a primary standard in volumetric analysis.
7. The elements of 3d transition series are given as: Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn Answer
the following:
a. Which element is a strong reducing agent in +2 oxidation state and why?
ANS- Cr is strongest reducing agent in +2 oxidation state. Cr2+ has configuration 3d4. After
losing one electron it forms Cr3+ which has stable half filled t2g, level.
b. Zn2+ salts are colourless. Why?
ANS- Zn2+ (3d10) has completely filled d-orbitals. As a result of this, d-d transition cannot
occur and hence Zn2+ salts are colourless.
8. How would you account the oxidising power of the following three oxo ions in the series
follows the order VO2+ < Cr2O72- ˂ Mno4-
ANS- This is due to the increasing stability of the lower species to which they are reduced.
9. What is Lanthanoid contraction? What are its Consequences?

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 ANS- Lanthoanoid contraction: The regular decrease in the atomic and ionic radii of
lanthanoids with increasing atomic number is known as Lanthanoid contraction. Consequences
of Lanthanoid contraction:
(i) Difficult to separate the lanthanoids because the change in ionic radii is very small, their
chemical properties are similar. Hence, separations of lanthanoids are difficult.
(ii) Similarity in size of elements belonging to same group of second and third transition series
due to lanthanoid contraction the size of Zr (160 pm) is same as that of Hf (159 pm).
10. Write down the electronic configuration of
i) Cr3+ ii) Cu+ iii) Co2+ iv) Mn2+
3
ANS - i) [ Ar]3d ii) [ Ar]3d10 iii) [Ar]3d7 iv) [Ar]3d5

THREE MARKS QUESTIONS

1. Account for the following:
a) Ti (IV) is more stable than the Ti (II) or Ti (III) .
ANS-Ti is having electronic configuration [Ar]3d24s2. Ti (IV) is more stable as Ti 4+ acquires
nearest noble gas configuration on loss of 4e-.
b) Though copper has completely filled d-orbital (d10) yet it is considered as a transition
metal?
ANS- Copper exhibits +2 oxidation state wherein it will have incompletely filled d-orbitals
(3d9), hence transition metal.
c) Actinoids show wide range of oxidation states.
ANS- This is due to comparable energies of 5f, 6d and 7s-orbitals.
2. Assign reasons for the following:
a) Scandium is a transition element, but Zinc is not.
ANS- Scandium is a transition element because it has incompletely filled d orbitals but Zinc
has completely filled d orbitals i.e 3d10 configuration
b) Silver atom has completely filled d orbital (4d10) in its ground state, yet it is transition
element.
ANS-Silver (Z = 47) can exhibit +2 oxidation state wherein it will have incompletely filled
d-orbitals (4d), hence a transition element.
c) In the series Sc (Z = 21) to Zn (Z = 30), the enthalpy of atomisation of zinc is the lowest?
ANS-because in the formation of metallic bonds, no electrons from 3d-orbitals are involved in
case of zinc, while in all other metals of the 3d series, electrons from the d-orbitals are always
involved in the formation of metallic bonds.
3. Explain the following observations:
a. Mn Shows the highest oxidation state of +7 among 3d series elements.
ANS- Total 7 electrons are present in 3d and 4s in Mn and hence it can exhibit maximum
oxidation state of +7
b. Mn Shows the highest oxidation state of +7 with oxygen but with fluorine it shows the
highest oxidation state of +4.
ANS- Because of ability of oxygen to form multiple bonds using 2p orbitals of oxygen and 3d
orbitals of Mn.
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 ANS-Mn in Mn2O7 is in +7 oxidation state and Mn maximum oxidation state is +7. Hence it is
Acidic. If an element in a compound is in lower oxidation state then it will show basic
character. Mn is in+2 oxidation state in MnO hence basic.
4. A Complete and balance the following reactions-
a) Cr2O72–+ Fe2++ H+→
ANS- Cr2O72–+ 6Fe 2++14 H+→2Cr+3+ 6Fe3+ + 7H2O
b) MnO4–+ H + + C2O42- →
ANS- 2MnO4–+ 16 H++5C2O42- → 2Mn2+ + 8H2O +10CO2
c) Cr2O72–+OH- →
ANS-Cr2O72–+2 OH-→ 2CrO42- + H2O
5. Name the two 3d series elements which have exceptional electronic configuration and why?
ANS- Cr and Cu have exceptional electronic configurationdue to little energy difference
between (n-1)d and ns orbitals such as
Cr – 3d5,4s1 instead of 3d44s2 Cu – 3d10,4s1 instead of 3d94s2
This can be explained on the basis of symmetry and exchange energy which proves that half
-filled and completely filled d -orbital have more stable configuration.
6. The physical and chemical properties of the actinoid elements is not so smooth as that of the
lanthanoid. Justify this statement?
ANS- Lanthanoid show limited no. of oxidation states as +2,+3 and +4 (out of which is most
common). This is due to the large energy gap between 4f and 5d -subshell.
The dominant oxidation state of actinoids is also +3 but they show a number of other oxidation
states also like Uranium (Z=92) and plutonium (Z=94) show+3,+4,+5 and +6 on the other
hand neptunium (Z=93) show +3,+4 +5 and +7. This is due to small energy difference between
5f ,6d and 7s -sub shell of the actinoids.
7. Explain the stability of +2 oxidation state for the elements of the 3d- transition series.
ANS- All 3d -series elements have two 4s electron (except Cr and Cu).The removal of two 4s
electron, the 3d – orbitals get gradually occupied. since the no. of empty d- orbital decreases or
the no. of unpaired electron in 3d – orbital increase with increase in atomic number of cations,
so the stability of cation (M2+) increases from Sc2+ to Mn2+.
8. The lowest oxidation states oxide of a transition metal is basic, the highest oxidation states is
amphoteric or acidic.Why?
ANS- In lower oxidation states, transition metals behave like metal and metal oxides are basic
in nature. Thus, in lower oxidation states, transition metal oxides are basic. As the
oxidation state increase, its metallic character decreases due to decreases in size thus it
becomes less metallic or more non-metallic. Oxides of a non-metal may be acidic or neutral.
Thus, in higher oxidation states, transition metal oxide are amphoteric or acidic.
9. The halides of d-series elements become more covalent with increasing oxidation state of the
metal. Why?
ANS - This problem is based on the concept of Fajan’s rule. As the oxidation states increases,
size of the ion of transition elements decreases. As per Fajan’s rule, when the size of the metal
ion decreases, covalent character of the bond formed increases.
Therefore, the halide of transition elements become more covalent with increasing oxidation
state of the metal.
10. Give reasons for the following-
a) Transition elements act as catalysts.
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b) Cu(I) ion is not known in aqueous solution.
OR
+
Cu undergoes in disproportionation in aqueous.
ANS- In aqueous solution copper (I) undergoes disproportionation reaction.
2Cu+ (aq) → Cu2+ + Cu (s)
The highest stability of Cu2+ ion in aqueous solution is due to negative enthalpy of hydration.
c) CrO is basic but Cr2O3 is amphoteric.
ANS- Oxidation states of Cr in CrO is +2,While that in Cr2O3, +3.As the oxidation number of a
metal increases, its acidic character increases due to decrease in the size of the metal ion and
increase in charge density.
FIVE MARKS QUESTIONS
1: Answer the following questions.(5 x1)
(a). What is a characteristic property of d-block elements regarding their oxidation states?
(b). Why do d-block elements form colored compounds?
(c) What is the magnetic property commonly found in d-block elements?
(d). How do d-block elements commonly act in industrial processes?
(e) What type of chemical species are d-block elements form with ligands?
Answer:
( a) d-block elements exhibit variable oxidation states.
(b) d-block elements form colored compounds due to d-d electronic transitions.
( c)Many d-block elements exhibit paramagnetism due to unpaired electrons in their d orbitals.
(d): d-block elements often act as catalysts in industrial processes
( e) d-block elements form complex compounds with ligands.

2: Answer the following questions.(5 x1)

(a). What does the term "lanthanide contraction" refer to?
(b). What causes the lanthanide contraction?
(c) . How does the lanthanide contraction affect the ionic radii of elements following the
lanthanides?
(d). What effect does the lanthanide contraction have on the properties of the 5d and 6d
transition metals?
(e)How does the lanthanide contraction influence the separation process of lanthanides?
Answer. (a) A Lanthanide contraction refers to the steady decrease in the size of lanthanide
ions (from La to Lu).
(b)The lanthanide contraction is caused by the ineffective shielding of nuclear charge by 4f
electrons.
(c): It leads to smaller ionic radii of elements of the lanthanides in the periodic table.
(d) The lanthanide contraction makes the properties of 5d and 6d transition metals more
similar to each other.
(e): It complicates the separation process due to very similar chemical properties among the
lanthanides.

3: Answer the following questions .(5 x1)

(a). What is the role of iron in biological systems?
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anhydrase?
(c) What role does copper play in biological systems?
(d). How is cobalt important for biological systems?
(e). Why are transition metals important in biological processes?
Answer (a): Iron is a key component of hemoglobin, facilitating oxygen transport in the blood.
(b): Zinc is crucial for the function of enzymes like carbonic anhydrase.
(c): Copper is involved in electron transfer and redox reactions in enzymes like cytochrome c
oxidase.
(d): Cobalt is an essential part of vitamin B12, necessary for red blood cell production and
nervous system function
(e): Transition metals are important because they can form coordination complexes, facilitating
various biochemical reactions.

CASE BASED QUESTIONS

1. Transition elements are elements that have partially filled d-orbitals. The configuration
of these elements corresponds to (n - 1) d1-10 ns1-2. It is important to note that the elements
mercury, cadmium and zinc (are not considered transition elements because of their electronic
configurations, which corresponds to (n - 1) d1-10 ns2. Some general properties of transition
elements are: These elements can form coloured compounds and ions due to d-d transition;
These elements-.exhibit many oxidation states; A large variety of ligands can bind themselves
to these elements, due to this, a wide variety of stable complexes formed by these ions.
The boiling and melting point of these elements are high. These elements have a large ratio of
charge to the radius.
a) Zn is soft whereas Cr is hard. Give reason?
ANS-Cr (3d54s1) has five unpaired electrons in its d-orbitals whereas Zn (3d104s2) has no
unpaired electrons in its d-orbitals. As a result of this weak metallic bonds exist in Zn whereas
strong metallic bonds exist in Cr. Hence, Zn is soft whereas Cr is hard.
b) Explain why transition metals show higher oxidation state with oxygen as compare to
fluorine?
ANS- Ability to stabilize higher oxidation states by oxygen is due to form multiple bonds with
metal.
c) Why Zn, Cd and Hg have low melting and boiling point?
ANS- All the electrons in d-subshell are paired. Hence, the metallic bonds present in them are
weak.
OR
c. The enthalpies of atomization of transition elements are high. Give reason?
ANS- Because of large number of unpaired electrons in their atoms, transition elements have
stronger interatomic interaction and hence stronger bonding between atoms resulting in higher
enthalpies of atomization
2. The unique behaviour of Cu, having a positive Eo accounts for its inability to liberate H2 from
acids. Only oxidising acids (nitric and hot concentrated sulphuric acid) react with Cu, the acids
being reduced. The stability of the half-filled (d5) subshell in Mn2+ and the completely filled
(d10 ) configuration in Zn2+ are related to their Eo (M3+ /M2+) values. The low value for Sc
reflects the stability of Sc3+ which has a noble gas configuration. The comparatively high value
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stability of V2+ (half-filled t2g level).
(1) Write the formula of an oxo-anion of Manganese (Mn) in which it shows the oxidation
state equal to its group number.
ANS- Permanganate ion, i.e., MnO4– with oxidation number +7.
(2) Generally there is an increase in density of elements from titanium (Z = 22) to copper
(Z = 29) in the first series of transition elements.
ANS-From titanium to copper the atomic size of elements decreases and mass increases as a
result of which density increases.
(3) How would you account for the irregular variation of ionisation enthalpies (first and
second) in the first series of the transition elements?
ANS- The irregular variation of ionization enthalpies can be attributed to the extra stability of
configuration such as d0,d5,d10. Since these states are exceptionally stable, their ionization
enthalpy are very high. Cr has low first IE because loss of 1 e- gives stable EC (3d6). Zn has
very high IE because e- has to be removed from 4s orbital of the stable configuration (3d10 4s2)
After the loss of one e–, removal of 2nd e–, becomes difficult. Hence, 2nd IE’s are higher and
in general, increase from left to right. However, Cr and Cu show much higher values because
second e– has to be removed from stable configuration of Cr+ (3d5) and Cu+ (3d10).
3. Read the passage given below and answer the following questions:
Transition metal oxides are compounds formed by the reaction of metals with oxygen at high
temperature. The highest oxidation number in the oxides coincides with the group number. In
vanadium, there is a gradual change from the basic V2O3 to less basic V2O4 and to amphoteric
V2O5・V2O4 dissolves in acids to give VO2+ salts. Transition metal oxides are commonly
utilized for their catalytic activity and semiconductive properties. Transition metal oxides are
also frequently used as pigments in paints and plastic. Most notably titanium dioxide. One of
the earliest applications of transition metal oxides to chemical industry involved the use of
vanadium oxide for catalytic oxidation of sulfur dioxide to sulphuric acid. Since then, many
other applications have emerged, which include benzene oxidation to maleic anhydride on
vanadium oxides; cyclohexane oxidation to adipic acid on cobalt oxides. An important
property of the catalyst material used in these processes is the ability of transition metals to
change their oxidation state under a given chemical potential of reductants and oxidants.
1) Why V2O5 is used as catalyst?
ANS- V2O5 is used as catalyst because it shows variable oxidation states.
2) Write the formula of Vanadyl ion?
ANS- Vo2+
3) Sc3+ is colourless in aqueous solution, whereas Ti3+ is coloured.
ANS- Sc3+ is colourless as it does not have unpaired electron and cannot undergo d-d
transition, whereas Ti3+ is coloured due to presence of unpaired electrons and undergoes d-d
transition by absorbing light from visible region and radiate complementary colour.

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COORDINATION COMPOUNDS
MCQs:
1. Of the following complex ions, which is diamagnetic in nature?
2- 2-
(a) [NiCl4] (b) [Ni(CN)4]
2- 3-
(b) [CuCl4] (d) [CoF6]
2. Which one of the following is an outer orbital complex and exhibits paramagnetic behavior?
2+ 3+
(a) [Ni(NH3)6] (b) [Zn(NH3)6]
3+ 3+
(c) [Cr(NH3)6] (d) [Co(NH3)6]
3. Ethylenediamine is an example of:
(a) Monodentate Ligand (b) Bidentate Ligand
(c) Tridentate Ligand (d) Polydentate Ligand
4. How many ions are produced from [Co(NH3)6]Cl3 in solution?
(a) 6 (b) 4
(c) 3 (d) 2
5. What is oxidation state of iron in K3[Fe(CN)6]?
(a) +2 (b) +3
(c) +4 (d) -3
6. Which of the following pairs contains only tetrahedral complexes?
2- 2-
(a) [MnCl4] and [Ni(CN)4]
2- 2-
(b) [ZnCl4] and [MnCl4]
2- 2-
(c) [ZnCl4] and [Ni(CN)4]
2+ 2-
(d) [Zn(NH3)4] and [Cu(NH3)4]
2-
7. Both [Ni(CO)4] and [Ni(CN)4] are diamagnetic. The hybridization of nickel in these
complexes respectively are
3 3 3 2
(a) sp , sp (b) sp , dsp
2 3 2 2
(c) dsp , sp (d) dsp , dsp
8. In the light of Werner’s coordination theory a bidentate ligand should satisfy
(a) one primary valence
(b) two secondary valencies
(c) one secondary valence
(d) none of these
9. According to postulates of Werner theory for coordination compounds
(a) primary valence is ionizable
(b) secondary valence is ionizable
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(d) only primary valence is non-ionizable
10. Which of the following statement is not correct?
2- 2
(a) [Ni(CN)4] involves dsp hybridization
2-
(b) [NiCl4] is tetrahedral
3+
(c) [Fe(H2O)6] is inner orbital complex
3- 3-
(d) Both [Co(ox)3] and [CoF6] are outer orbital complexes
11. K3[Al(C2O4)3] is called
(a) Potassium alumino oxalate
(b) Potassium aluminium (III) trioxalate
(c) Potassium trioxalato aluminate (III)
(d) Potassium tris (oxalato) aluminium.
12. One among the following is an example of hexadentate ligands
(a) 2,2-bipyridyl
(b) ethylenediammine tetra acetate ion
(c) dimethyl glyoxime
(d) Tetracarbonyl nickel.
13. Amongst Ni (CO)4, [Ni(CN)4]2- and NiCl42-
(a) Ni(CO)4 and NiCl42- are diamagnetic and [Ni(CN)4]2- is paramagnetic
(b) NiCl42- arrd [Ni(CN)4]2- are diamagnetic and Ni(CO)4 is paramagnetic.
(c) Ni(CO)4 and [Ni(CN)4]2- are diamagnetic and [NiCl4]2- is paramagnetic.
(d) Ni(CO)4 is diamagnetic and [NiCl4]2- and [Ni(CN)4]2- are paramagnetic.
14. Which of the following compounds can exhibit linkage isomerism?
(a) [Co(en)3]Cl3 (b) [Co(en)2Cl2]Cl
(c) [Co(en)2NO2Cl]Br (d) [Co(NH3)5Cl]Br2.
15. In Ni (CO)4, the nickel atom is ……… hybridised
(a) sp² (b) sp³
(c) dsp² (d) sp³d.
16. Which of the following compounds can show optical isomerism?
(a) trans-[Co(en)2Cl2]Br (b) [Co(en)3]Cl3
(c) trans-[Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl (d) [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2.
17. How many ions are produced from [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2 in solution,
(a) 3 (b) 4
(c) 2 (d) 5
18. In the spectrochemical series, the magnitude of the crystal field splitting is maximum for
which ion?
(a) Cl– (b) F–
(c) NO2 (d) CN–
19. The correct order for the wavelength of absorption in the visible regionis
(a) [Ni(NO2)6]4- < [Ni (NH3)6]2+ < [Ni (H2O)6]2+
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(c) [Ni(H2O)6]2+ < [Ni (NH3)6]2+ < [Ni (NO2)6]4+
(d) [Ni(NH3)6]2+ < [Ni (H2O)6]2+ < [Ni (NO2)6]4-
20. When 0.1 mol COCl3(NH3)5 is treated with excess of AgNO3, 0.2 mol of AgCl are obtained. The
conductivity of solution will correspond to
(a) 1:3 electrolyte (b) 1:2 electrolyte
(c) 1:1 electrolyte (d) 3:1 electrolyte
21. The stabilization of coordination compounds due to chelation is called the chelate effect.
Which of the following is the most stable complex species?
(a) [Fe(CO)5] (b) [Fe(CN)6]3-
(c ) [Fe(C2O4)3]3- (d) [Fe(H2O)6]3+
22. The CFSE for octahedral [COCl6]4- is 18,000 cm-1. The CFSE for tetrahedral [COCl4]2- will be
(a) 18,000 cm-1 (b) 16,000 cm-1
(c) 8,000 cm-1 (d) 20,000 cm-1
23. Due to the presence of ambidentate ligands coordination compounds show isomerism.
Palladium complexes of the type [Pd(C6H5)2(SCN)]2 and [Pd(C6H5)2(NCS)2] are
(a) linkage isomers (b) coordination isomers
(c) ionization isomers (d) geometrical isomers.
24. What kind of isomerism exists between [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 (violet) and [Cr(H2O)5Cl)Cl2.H2O (greyish-
green)?
(a) Linkage isomerism (b) Solvate isomerism
(c) Ionisation isomerism (d) Coordination isomerism
25. The co-ordination number of cobalt in the complex [Co(en)2Br2]Cl2 is
(a) 4 (b) 6
(c) 5 (d) 2.
26. The central atom/ion of a coordination complex is also referred to as ________
a) Lewis acid b) Lewis base
c) Bronsted-Lowry acid d) Bronsted-Lowry base
27. The core atom of which of the following biologically significant coordination molecules is
magnesium?
a) Vitamin B12 b) Haemoglobin
c) Chlorophyll d) Carboxypeptidase-A
28. Which of the following ligands can show linkage isomerism in a coordination compound ?
(a) NH3 (a) SO4 2-
(c) NO2- (d) C2O42-
29. Which of these statements about [Co(CN)6]3- is true?
(a) It has 4 unpaired electron, high spin. (b) No unpaired electron, high spin.
(c ) No unpaired electron, low spin. (d) 4 unpaired electron, low spin.
30. Pick out the correct statement with respect to [Mn(CN)6]2-
(a) sp3d2 hybridized, tetrahedral (b) d2sp3 hybridized, octahedral
(c ) dsp2 hybridized, square planar (d) sp3d2 hybridized, octahedral

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