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Date : 04-12-2024
CO ORDINATION CHEMISTRY
Day : Wednesday
Course: NEET
Standard : XII
Section : N
CHEMISTRY - co ordination chemistry Ans: 4

Sol:
1. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: [Co(N H ) ] is a homoleptic
3 6
3+
complex whereas [Co(N H ) Cl ] is a 3 4 2

+
heteroleptic complex.
Statement II: Complex [Co(N H ) ] has only
3+
3 6
one kind of ligands but [Co(N H ) Cl ] has more

+
3 4 2
3. Given below are two statements:
than one kind of ligands.
Statement I: Both [Co(NH ) ] and [CoF ] 3+ 3−
In the light of the above statements, choose the 3 6 6
complexes are octahedral but differ in their
t
correct answer from the options given below.
magnetic behaviour.
in
1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false Statement II: [Co(NH ) ] is diamagnetic
3
3+
o
6
2) Statement I I is true but Statement II is false whereas [CoF ] is paramagnetic.

6
3−
P
In the light of the above statements, choose the
3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true correct answer from the options given below:
4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Ans: 4
in g1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
rn
2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Sol: [Co(N H is a homoleptic complex as only
3 )6 ]
3+
a
3) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
one type of ligands (N H ) is coordinated with
e
3

ion. While [Co(N H ) Cl ] is a
3+ +
L
Co 3 2
4
heteroleptic complex in which Co ion is ligated 3+ Ans: 4
e
with more than one type of ligands, i.e., N H and Sol:
h
3
−
Cl .
T
2. Match List I with List II. Choose the correct
answer from the options given below:
4. The co-ordination environment of Ca 2+

ion in its
complex with EDTA is : 4−
1) tetrahedral 2) octahedral
1) A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
3) square planar 4) trigonal prismatic
2) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
Ans: 2
3) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I Sol:
4) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I EDTA 4−
→ Hexadentate ligand
2−
[Ca( EDTA )]
So Co-ordination environment is octahedral
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5. Match List I with List II. Ans: 3

Choose the correct answer from the options given Sol: [Co(en) +
has octahedral geometry with two
2 Cl 2 ]
below:
geometrical isomers.
7. Match List-I with List-II. Choose the correct

1) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV answer from the options given below:
2) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
3) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
4) A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
Ans: 4
Sol:
is dsp hybridized as Ni is present in
2−
t
2
[Ni(CN)4 ]
in
+2 oxidation state and CN is a strong field ligand
−
whereas Ni in [Ni(CO) ] exists in zero oxidation
o
4
state and sp hybridized.

3
P
For [Co(NH ) ] Cl , Co is d sp hybridized as
2 3 1) (A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
3 6 3
g
NH for Co acts as strong field ligand whereas F 2) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
3+
n
3
i
acts as weak field ligand thus, Na [CoF ] is sp d
3 6
3 2
3) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
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hybridized.
4) (A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
a
6. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as
Ans: 3
e
Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason
(R). Sol: (A). [Cr(NH 3+
L
3 )6 ]
Assertion (A): The total number of geometrical Cr

3+
: 3d
3
e
isomers shown by [Co(en) Cl ] complex ion is
+
2 2
n = 3 (unpaired electrons)
h
three
μ ≃ 3.87 B.M. (II)
Reason (R): [Co(en) Cl ] complex ion has an
T
+
2 2 2−
(B). [NiCl4 ]
octahedral geometry. 2+ 8
In the light of the above statements, choose the Ni : 3d
most appropriate answer from the options given n = 2
below: μ ≃ 2.83 B.M. (IV)

3−
(C). [CoF6 ]
1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct 3+ 6
Co : 3d
explanation of (A)
n = 4
2) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct μ ≃ 4.90 B.M. (I)
2−
3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct (D). [Ni(CN)4 ]
2+ 8
Ni : 3d
4) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the
n = 0
correct explanation of (A)
μ = 0 B.M. (III)
8. Number of complexes with even number of

electrons in t orbitals is -
2g
[Fe(H2 O) ]
6
2+
, [Co(H2 O) ]
6
2+
, [Co(H2 O) ]
6
3+
,
2+ 2+
[Cu(H2 O) ] , [Cr(H2 O) ]
6 6
1) 1 2) 3 3) 2 4) 5
Ans: 2 10. Given below are two statements:

Sol: Statement I : N(CH ) and P(CH ) can act as
3 3 3 3
ligands to form transition metal complexes.

Statement II: As N and P are from same group,
the nature of bonding of N(CH ) and P(CH ) 3 3 3 3
is always same with transition metals.

most appropriate answer from the options given
below:
1) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
correct
2) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
3) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect
4) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
Ans: 3
t
Sol:
in
N(CH3 ) and P(CH ) both are Lewis base and
3 3 3
o
acts as ligand, However, P(CH ) has a π -acceptor
3 3
P
character.
g
11. An octahedral complex with the formula
CoCl nNH upon reaction with excess of AgNO
n
3 3 3
i
solution given 2 moles of AgCl. Consider the
rn
oxidation state of Co in the complex is ' x '. The
value of " x + n " is ______.
a
9. Match List I with List II.
e
Choose the correct answer from the options given 1) 3 2) 6 3) 8 4) 5
below :
L
Ans: 3
e
Sol:
h
+3
[Co (NH3 ) Cl] Cl 2 + excess AgNO3 ⟶ 2AgCl
T
5 (2
x + 0 − 1 − 2 = 0
x = +3
n = 5
1) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV ∴ x + n = 8
12. Match List-I with List-II.

2) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Choose the correct answer from the option given
3) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I below:
4) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Ans: 1
Sol:
Fe4 [Fe(CN)6 ] Prussian Blue
3
⋅ xH2 O →
→ Violet
4−
[Fe(CN) NOS] 5
→ Blood Red
2+
[Fe(SCN)]
1) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
(NH ) PO .12MoO → Yellow
4 4 3
3
2) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

3) (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
4) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
Ans: 4 16. The correct order of ligands arranged in

Sol: increasing field strength.
1) Cl
−
<
−
OH < Br
−
< CN
−
2) F
−
< Br
−
< I
−
< NH3
3) Br
−
< F
−
< H2 O < NH3
4) H2 O <
−
OH < CN
−
< NH3
Ans: 3
Sol: Experimental order: Br −
< F
−
< H2 O < NH3
17. Which one of the following complexes will exhibit the

least paramagnetic behaviour?
[Atomic number, Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co =
1) [Co(H2 O) ]
6
2+
2) [Fe(H2 O) ]
6
2+
13. The correct IUPAC name of [PtBr 2 (PMe3 )2 ] is: 3) [Mn(H2 O) ]

2+
4) [Cr(H2 O) ]
2+
6 6
1) bis(trimethylphosphine)dibromoplatinum(II) Ans: 1
Sol: Least paramagnetic behaviour = [Co(H
t
2) bis[bromo(trimethylphosphine)]platinum(II)
2+
2 O)6 ]
in
3) dibromobis(trimethylphosphine)platinum(II)
o
4) dibromodi(trimethylphosphine)platinum(II)
P
Ans: 3
g
Sol:
in
Dibromo bis(trimethylphosphine) platinum (II)
rn
14. Consider the following complexes. 18. The number of unpaired d-electrons in
2+ 3−
a
is ____.
3+
(A) : [CoCl(NH 3 ) ] , (B) : [Co(CN)6 ] ,
5 [Co(H O) ] 2 6
e
3+ 2+
(C) : [Co(NH 3 ) (H2 O)] , (D) : [Cu(H2 O) ]
5 4
The correct order of A, B, C and D in terms of 1) 4 2) 2 3) 0 4) 1

wavenumber of light absorbed is :
1) C < D < A < B
e L
2) D < A < C < B
Ans: 3
Sol: ⇒ [Co(H +3
h
2 O)6 ]
No unpaired electrons
T
3) A < C < B < D 4) B < C < A < D
Ans: 2
Sol:
As ligand field increases, light of more energy is
absorbed
Energy ∝ wave number (v̄ ) 19. If an iron (III) complex with the formula
has no electron in its e
−
15. The metal atom present in the complex MABXL [Fe(NH ) (CN) ] 3 x y g
(where A, B, X and L are unidentate ligands and orbital, then the value of x + y is
M is metal) involves sp hybridization. The
3
number of geometrical isomers exhibited by the 1) 5 2) 6 3) 3 4) 4

complex is: Ans: 2
1) 4 2) 0 3) 2 4) 3 Sol: III
Complex is [Fe (NH 3 )2 (CN)4 ]

Θ
Ans: 2 x = 2
Sol: Tetrahedral complex does not show geometrical y = 4
so x + y = 6
isomerism.
20. Number of complexes from the following with even 22. Given below are two statements:
number of unpaired "d" electrons is ____. Statement I: Dimethyl glyoxime forms a six-
, [Ni(H O) ]membered
,. covalent chelate when treated with
3+ 2+ 3+ 3+
[V(H O) ] 2 , [Cr(H O) ] , [Fe(H O) ] 2 2 2
6 6 6 6
2+
NiCl solution in presence of NH OH. 2 4
[Cu(H O) ] 2 6 Statement II: Prussian blue precipitate contains
[Given atomic numbers: iron both in (+2) and (+3) oxidation states.
V = 23, Cr = 24, Fe = 26, Ni = 28, Cu = 29]
1) 2 2) 4 3) 5 4) 1 most appropriate answer from the options given
below:
Ans: 1
Sol: [V(H O) ] → d sp 3+ 1) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
2 3
2 6
23 V : [Ar]3d 4s
3
2
2) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
+3 2 −
V = [Ar]3d , n = 2 (even number of unpaired e ) 3) Both Statement I and Statement II are false
2+ 3 2
[Cr(H2 O) ] → sp d
6
5
1
24 Cr : [Ar]3d 4s
+2 4 −
Ans: 1
Cr : [Ar]3d , n = 4 (even number of unpaired e )
2
Sol: Dimethyl glyoxime forms a six-membered chelate
3+ 3
[Fe(H2 O) ] → sp d
3+
6
5
via hydrogen bonding/non-covalent force when
0
Fe : [Ar]3d 4s
treated with NiCl solution in presence of NH OH .
t
2 4
−
n = 5 (odd number of unpaired e )
Prussian blue precipitate is
in
3+ 3 2
[Ni(H2 O) ] → sp d
Fe [Fe(CN) ] has Fe at +3 as well as +2
6
o
4 6 3
8 2
Ni : [Ar]3d 4s
oxidation state.
P
+3 7 −
Ni : [Ar]3d , n = 3(odd number of unpaired e )
2+
Where ionisation sphere is Fe 3+
and coordination
g
3 2
[Cu(H2 O) ] → sp d
6
sphere has Fe . 2+
n
9 0
Cu : [Ar]3d 4s
i
−
23. Match List I with List II
n = 1 (odd number of unpaired e )
rn
Choose the correct answer from the option given
below:
e a
21. The correct sequence of ligands in the order of
decreasing field strength is:
e L
1)
2)
CO > H2 O > F
−
OH > F
−
> NH3 > CN
T
−
h > S
2−
3) NCS
−
> EDTA
4−
> CN
−
> CO
4) S
2−
>
−
OH > EDTA
4−
> CO
1) A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Ans: 1
Sol: According to spectrochemical series ligand field 2) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
strength is CO > H 2O > F

−
> S
2−
3) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
4) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Ans: 3
Sol:
A : Cr 3+
: t
3
2g
0
eg
B : Fe 3+
: t
3
2 g
eg
2
C : Ni 2+
: t
6
2g
2
eg
D:V 3+ 2
: t
2g
0
eg
24. In which one of the following metal carbonyls, Ans: 3

CO forms a bridge between metal atoms?
Sol: P = [FeF 6]
3−
1) [M n2 (CO)10 ] 2) [Co2 (CO)8 ] Q = [V(H2 O) ]

6
2+
2+
R = [Fe(H2 O) ]
3) [Ru3 (CO)12 ] 4) [Os3 (CO)12 ] 6
F with Fe , and H O with Fe behaves as

⊖ +3 +2
Ans: 2 2
WFL and pairing does not takes place

Sol: Among the given metal carbonyls, only 3− 5 3 2
[FeF 6 ] = 3d = t eg
[Co2 (CO)8 ] shows bridging CO ligands between 2 g
Number of unpaired electron = 5

two metal atoms. −−−−−−−
μ = √ n(n + 2) BM
−−−−−−−
= √ 5(5 + 2) BM
−−
= √35 BM
2+ 3 3 0
[V(H2 O) ] = 3d = t eg
6 2g
n = 3
−−
μ = √15 BM
2+ 6 4 2
R = [Fe(H2 O) ] = 3d = t eg
6 2g
t
n = 4
−−
in
μ = √24 BM
∴ Q < R < P
o
26. Match List I with List II and Choose the correct
P
option.
25. Consider the following complex ions
g
3−
P = [FeF6 ]
in
2+
Q = [V(H2 O) ]
6
rn
2+
R = [Fe(H2 O) ]
6
The correct order of the complex ions, according
B.M.) is:
e a
to their spin only magnetic moment values (in
L
1) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
1) R < Q < P 2) R < P < Q
e
2) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
h
3) Q < R < P 4) Q < P < R
3) A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
T 4) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Ans: 3
Sol: EDTA → Hexadentate ligand
−2 2
[Ni(CN)4 ] → dsp
Paramagnetic
3−
[CoF6 ] →
Glycinate ion → Bidentate ligand

27. [Co(NH 3 )5 NO2 ] SO4 show which type of isomer?
1) Ionisation isomerism
2) Linkage isomerism 3) Both (1) and (2)
4) Position isomerism
Ans: 3
Sol: [Co(NH 3 )5 NO 2 ]can show linkage and
SO4
ionisation isomerism. Linkage isomerism is due to

presence of ambident NO ligand. −
28. Hybridisation involved in [AgF 4

]
−
is 31. Co form four complexes with four different
+3
ligands which are

1) sp
3
2) dsp
2
3) d s
3
and
+3 −3 +3
[Co(NH ) ]
3 , [CoCl ] , [Co(H O) ]
6 2
6 6
4) None of these [Co(CN) ] 6 . The order of CFSE(Δ ) in these

−3
0
Ans: 2 complexes is in the order

Sol: In 4d/5d series, always large splitting takes please 1) [CoCl6 ]
−3
= [Co(H2 O) ]
6
+3
= [Co(NH3 ) ]
6
+3
irrespective of nature of ligand. = [Co(CN)6 ]

−3
29. Among [Ni(CO) 4] , [Ni(CN)4 ]

2−
and [NiCl 4]
2−
2)
−3 +3 +3
[CoCl6 ] < [Co(H2 O) ] < [Co(NH3 ) ]
1) and [NiCl ] are diamagnetic and
2−
6 6
[Ni(CO)4 ] 4
−3
is paramagnetic
2−
[Ni(CN)4 ] < [Co(CN)6 ]
2) [NiCl ] and [Ni(CN) ] are diamagnetic

2− 2−
4 4
and [Ni(CO) ] is paramagnetic

4
3) [CoCl6 ]
−3
< [Co(CN)6 ]
−3
< [Co(NH3 ) ]
6
+3
+3
< [Co(H2 O) ]
3) [Ni(CO) and [Ni(CN) ] are diamagnetic
2−
6
4] 4
and [NiCl ] is paramagnetic

2−
4
4)
4) is diamagnetic and [NiCl and
2−
[Ni(CO)4 ] 4] −3 +3 +3
[Co(CN)6 ] < [Co(NH3 ) ] < [Co(H2 O) ]
t
are paramagnetic
2− 6 6
[Ni(CN)4 ]
in
−3
< [CoCl6 ]
Ans: 3
o
Sol:
Ans: 2
P
Sol: Δ depends on the nature of ligands. The strength
0
g
of ligands present in above complexes is in the
in
order Cl < H O < NH < CN
−
2 3
−
rn
For weak ligand Δ is low and strong ligand Δ is
0 0
high.
a
30. Wrong match is
e
32. Wrong match is
1) Co-carbonyl 2) H2 O - aqua
L
1) - Diamagnetic
3−
[Mn(CN)6 ]
3) CN
−
- cyanato 4) N O2
−
- nitrito −N
Ans: 3
e 2) - Paramagnetic
3−
h
[MnCl6 ]
Sol: Cyanido
T
3) - Diamagnetic
2−
[Ni(CN)4 ]
4) - Paramagnetic
2−
[NiCl4 ]
Ans: 1
Sol: [Mn(CN) 6]
3−
has two unpaired electrons. Partial
pairing occurs.
33. Statement I: After splitting of d-orbitals during 36. Statement I: Tetrahedral complexes do not show
complex formation, the orbitals form two sets t 2g geometrical isomerism
and e g
Statement II: The relative positions of the ligands
Statement II: Splitting of d-orbitals occur only in in the tetrahedral complex are adjacent to each
the case of strong field ligands such as CN other
1) Statement I and statement II are correct and 1) Statement I and statement II are correct and
statement II is the correct explanation of statement I statement II is the correct explanation of statement I
2) Statement I and statement II are correct but 2) Statement I and statement II are correct but
statement II is not the correct explanation of statement II is not the correct explanation of
statement I statement I
3) Statement I is correct but statement II is false 3) Statement I is correct but statement II is false
4) Statement I if false but statement II is correct 4) Statement I if false but statement II is correct
Ans: 3 Ans: 1
Sol: Statement I is correct but statement II is false Sol: Statement I and statement II are correct and
34. Statement I: K [Fe(CN) ] is a low-spin complex statement II is the correct explanation of statement I
3 6
Statement II: In the presence of strong CN ligand, 37. Statement I: [Ni(CO) ] is diamagnetic in nature
t
4
the d-electrons are rearranged Statement II: Nickel atom undergoes sp
in
3
hybridization
1) Statement I and statement II are correct and
o
statement II is the correct explanation of statement I 1) Statement I and statement II are correct and
P
statement II is the correct explanation of statement I
g
2) Statement I and statement II are correct but
n
statement II is not the correct explanation of 2) Statement I and statement II are correct but
statement I
3) Statement I is correct but statement II is false
rn i statement II is not the correct explanation of

statement I
e a
4) Statement I if false but statement II is correct
L
Ans: 1 4) Statement I if false but statement II is correct
Ans: 2
e
Sol: Statement I and statement II are correct and
h
statement II is the correct explanation of statement I Sol: Statement I and statement II are correct but
T
35. Statement I: Coordination isomerism occurs when statement II is not the correct explanation of
both cation and anion are complex ions statement I
Statement II: The complex with coordination
38. Statement I: In octahedral complexes, the three
number 6 form octahedral complexes involving t −orbitals are stable and of low energy while the
2g
either sp d or d sp hybridization
3 2 2 3
two e orbitals are unstable and have high

−
g
1) Statement I and statement II are correct and energy

statement II is the correct explanation of statement I Statement II: In octahedral complexes, the three
t2g
− orbitals experience less repulsion from the
ligands while two e orbitals experience more
g
−
2) Statement I and statement II are correct but repulsion from the ligands due to their orientation
statement II is not the correct explanation of
statement I 1) Statement I and statement II are correct and
4) Statement I if false but statement II is correct 2) Statement I and statement II are correct but
Ans: 2 statement II is not the correct explanation of
Sol: Statement I and statement II are correct but statement I
statement II is not the correct explanation of 3) Statement I is correct but statement II is false
statement I 4) Statement I if false but statement II is correct
Ans: 1 42. Statement I: Under the influence of a strong field

Sol: Statement I and statement II are correct and ligand, d -system will have only one unpaired
7
electron either in coordination number six or four

statement II is the correct explanation of statement I Statement II: t e is the electronic
6 1
2 g g
39. Statement I: All inner orbital complexes are configuration for both cases
diamagnetic
Statement II: Inner orbital complexes may or may
not contain unpaired electrons statement II is the correct explanation of statement I

statement II is the correct explanation of statement I 2) Statement I and statement II are correct but
statement I
3) Statement I is correct but statement II is false Ans: 3
4) Statement I if false but statement II is correct Sol: Statement I is correct but statement II is false
Ans: 4 43. Statement I: SnCl does not act as ligand but

2
acts as good ligand
t
−
SnCl
Sol: Statement I if false but statement II is correct 3
Statement II: On addition of Cl to SnCl orbital−
in
2
40. −NO and −CN are ambidentate ligands

2 containing the lone pair acquires less s-character
o
Statement II : An ambidentate ligand has two
sites on different species available for 1) Statement I and statement II are correct and
P
coordination but only one is used at a time statement II is the correct explanation of statement I

in g 2) Statement I and statement II are correct but

rn
statement I
a
e
e L
3) Statement I is correct but statement II is false Ans: 1
h
T
Ans: 1 statement II is the correct explanation of statement I
Sol: Statement I and statement II are correct and 44. Statement I: NO is three-electron donor
Statement II: The anti-bonding electron in NO is
very much susceptible to donate extra to its lone
41. Statement I: [Co(en) (NH ) Br] SO has lower
2 3 4 pair
electrical conductivity as compared to
[Co(en)2 (NH 3 ) SO4 ] Br
Statement II: Both the complexes produce the
same number of ions in solution
statement I
statement II is not the correct explanation of 4) Statement I if false but statement II is correct
statement I
Ans: 1
3) Statement I is correct but statement II is false Sol: Statement I and statement II are correct and
4) Statement I if false but statement II is correct statement II is the correct explanation of statement I
Ans: 4
Sol: Statement I if false but statement II is correct
45. Statement I: Under the strong field ligand only 48. Statement I: PF is weakest donor as well as
3
the degeneracy of the d-orbitals is lost weakest acceptor compared to PMe in synergic 3
Statement II: After splitting of the d-orbitals also bonding

Hund's rule is not violated any where Statement II: Me group is having +l effect while
F atom is having −I effect
statement II is the correct explanation of statement I 1) Statement I and statement II are correct and
statement II is not the correct explanation of 2) Statement I and statement II are correct but
statement I statement II is not the correct explanation of
statement I
Ans: 1 4) Statement I if false but statement II is correct
Sol: Statement I and statement II are correct and Ans: 4
statement II is the correct explanation of statement I Sol: Statement I if false but statement II is correct
46. Statement I: Only cis [Pt(NH ) Cl ] react with

3 2
49. Statement I: Cadmium sulphide is yellow
2
coloured
t
oxalic acid (H C O ) to form [PtCl (OX)] not
−2
2 2 4 2
Statement II: The d-d transition does not take
in
the trans isomer
place in this compound
Statement II: The oxalate ion is a bidentate ligand
o
which occupies adjacent positions only 1) Statement I and statement II are correct and
P
g
n
i
rn
statement I
a
statement I 3) Statement I is correct but statement II is false
Le
Ans: 2
Ans: 1
h e
Sol: Statement I and statement II are correct but
47. Statement I: [Cr(H

compared to [Fe(H O) ]
T
2 O)6 ]
2 6
+3
+3
is more acidic
statement I
50. A) [Co(CN)
B) [Co(H2 O) ]
6]
−3
6
+3
Statement II: Both are inner orbital complexes Correct combination about the hybridization of
central metal in these complexes is
statement II is the correct explanation of statement I 1) 3 2
sp d , sp d
3 2
2) 2 3 2
d sp , d sp
3
3) 3 2
sp d , d sp
2 3
4) 2 3
d sp , sp d
3 2
2) Statement I and statement II are correct but Ans: 2

statement II is not the correct explanation of Sol: All Co octa hedral complexes except [CoF
3+
6]
3−
statement I
are diamagnetic, inner orbital complexes
51. Number of stereo isomers for
4) Statement I if false but statement II is correct [P t(Br)(Cl) (N H ) (P y)] and [P t(en)
3 2 Cl2 ]
2+
Ans: 4 are X and Y respectively. =

X
Sol: Statement I if false but statement II is correct 1) 0.666 2) 1 3) 1.33 4) 0.5
Ans: 2 55. The correct IUPAC name of the given compound

Sol: X is [Pt(Py) ] [PtCl ]
= 3(2 Cis +1 trans); Y = 3 (Cis isomer has 4 4
dextro and laevo whereas trans isomer is a meso 1) Tetrapyridineplatinum(II)tetrachloridoplatinate

compound) (II)
52. Among the following complex ions which is 2) Tetrapyridineplatinum(II)tetrachloridoplatinum

diamagnetic and low spin complex? (II)
1) [Ni(CN)4 ]
2−
2) [Mn(CN)6 ] −
4
3) Tetrapyridineplatinum(II)tetrachloridoplatinum
(IV)
3) 4)
3+ 4−
[Cr(NH3 ) ] [FeF 6 ]
4)
6
Ans: 1 Tetrapyridineplatinum(IV)tetrachlonidoplatinum(IV)
Sol:
Ans: 1
Sol: IUPAC name of [Pt(Py) is 4] [PtCl4 ]
Tetrapyridineplatinum(II)tetrachloridoplatinate(II).
56. Match the List-I with List-II and choose the
correct answer.
in t
53. Difference of optically active and optically
P o
g
inactive stereoisomer, for the complex
in
[Co(en) Cl ] Cl will be
2 2
rn
1) 2 2) 1 3) 3 4) 4 1) A-IV, B-V, C-II, D-I, E-III
a
Ans: 2 2) A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-I, E-III
e
Sol:
3) A-IV, B-II, C-V, D-I, E-III
L
[Co(en)2 Cl 2 ] Cl
4) A-IV, B-V, C-I, D-II, E-III
e
Possible isomers are:
h
Hence, difference of stereoisomers = 2 − 1 = 1. Ans: 1
T
Sol: (A) [P tCl 4]
2−
, [Cu(CN )4 ]
2−
→ (IV) dsp 2
(B) [N i(CO) 4] , [XeO4 ] → (V) sp 3
(C) [IF ] → (II) sp d

+ 3 2
6
(D) F e(CO) , ClF , XeF

5 3 2 → (I) sp 3
d
(E) XeF 6 → (III) sp 3

d
3
57. Crystal field stabilization energy for a high spin

d octahedral complex is (P is the pairing energy)
5
54. Among the following compounds, the most stable

compound is 1) 0.6Δ0 + 2P 2) Zero
1) [Co(EDTA)]
−1
2) [Co(NH3 ) ]
3+ 3) −2.4Δ0 + 2P 4) 1.2Δ0 + P
6
Ans: 2
3) [Co(H2 O) ]
3+
4) [Co(C2 O 4 ) ]
3−
3 3
Sol: CFSE = 3 × −0.4Δ 0 + 2 × 0.6Δ0 = 0
Ans: 1
Sol: [Co(EDTA)] −1
is more stable among all due to
chelation effect.
58. Which among the following complex ions has 61. What will be the correct order for the wavelengths of
highest spin only magnetic moment value? absorption in the visible region of the following:
2+ −4 +2 −
[Ni(NH3 ) ] , Ni(CN) ] , [Ni(H2 O) ] , [NiCl6 ]
1) 2)
3+ 3− 6 6 6
[Co(H2 O) ] [MnCl6 ]
6 A B C D
3) 4)
3− 3−
[Fe(CN)6 ] [Mn(CN)6 ] 1) A > B > C > D 2) D > C > A > B
Ans: 2 3) D > C > B > A 4) B > A > C > D
Sol: Ans: 2
Sol: Greater the strength of ligand greter will be
frequency absorbed hence less will be the λ.
D > C > A > B.
62. The geometry and magnetic behaviour of the
complex [Ni(CO) ] are: 4
1) Square planer geometry and paramagnetic

59. Which among the following is tetrahedral in
shape and diamagnetic in nature? 2) Tetrahedral geometry and diamagnetic
1) [PtCl4 ]
2−
2) [Ni(CO)4 ]
3) Square planer geometry and diamagnetic
t
4) Tetrahedral geometry and paramagnetic
3)
2+
4) [Pt(NH3 ) Cl 2 ]
in
[Cu(NH3 ) ] 2
4
Ans: 2
Ans: 2
o
Sol: The geometry and magnetic behaviour of the
Sol:
P
complex [Ni(CO) 4] are tetrahedral geometry and
g
diamagnetic.
n
63. Match the complex ions given in column – I with
rn i their hybridization and number of unpaired

electrons given in column – II and choose the
a
correct option.
Le
60. Match the following?
h e
T 1) A – IV; B – III; C – II; D – I
2) A – II; B – IV; C – I; D – III
3) A – III; B – I; C – IV; D – II
4) A – I; B – II; C – IV; D – III
1) a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 1
Ans: 3
2) a - 3, b - 2, c - 1, d - 4
Sol:
3) a - 2, b - 1, c - 4, d - 3
4) a - 1, b - 4, c - 3, d - 2
Ans: 1
Sol: (a) [F eF 6]
4−
-4
64. Number of bridged CO groups in [C o 2 (CO)8 ] is
(b) [Cr(en) -3
3+
3]
(c) [T i(N H 3+
-1 1) 3 2) 1 3) 2 4) Zero
3 )6 ]
(d) [M n(H -5
2+
2 O)6 ]
Ans: 3 68. Match the complexes given in List I with their

Sol: [C o hybridization given List II
2 (CO)8 ]
Number of bridged CO groups is 2.
65. Which one of the following species is not expected 1) a – i, b – ii, c – iv, d – iii
be a ligand?
2) a – ii, b – iii, c – iv, d – i
1) NO 2) NH
+
4 3) a – ii, b – iii, c – i, d – iv
3) N H2 − C H2 − C H2 − N H2 4) CO
4) a – iii, b – ii, c – i, d – iv
Ans: 2 Ans: 4
Sol: In N H +
, there is no lone pair of electron to donate. Sol:
4
66. Match List – I with List – II and choose the
t
correct option.
o in
g P
69. Statement – I: [T i (H O )] appears violet in
3+
n
2 6
i
1) a – ii; b – iii; c – i; d – iv colour due to the d – d transition.
rn
Statement – II: [T i (H O )] is a diamagnetic
2 6
3+
2) a – ii; b – iii; c – iv; d – i species.
a
3) a – iii; b – ii; c – i; d – iv In light of the above statements, Choose the most
e
appropriate answer from options given below
L
4) a – iii; b – ii; c – iv; d – i
1) Statement I is correct but statement II is
e
Ans: 2 incorrect
h
Sol: [Co(N H 3 )6 ] [Cr(CN ) ] can show coordination
6
2) Statement I is incorrect but statement I is correct
T
isomerism
[F e(H2 O) Cl] Br can show ionisation isomerism
5
3) Both statement I and statement II are correct
[P tC l2 (N H3 ) ] can show geometrical isomerism
2
K3 [Co(OX) ] can show optical isomerism 4) Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
3
67. Ambidentate ligand among the following is Ans: 1

Sol: In [T i (H 3+
2 O6 )] , Ti is a 3d system. It is a
1
1) H2 O 2) en 3) N H3
paramagnetic species.
4) CN
−
70. Wrong match is

Ans: 4
1) CuSO4 - Cationic hydrolysis
Sol: Both carbon and nitrogen can work as donating site
in C N −
hence it is an ambidentate ligand. 2) N a2 B4 O7 - Anionic hydrolysis
3) N aN O3 - No hydrolysis
4) N H4 Cl - Both cationic and anionic hydrolysis
Ans: 4
Sol: N H +
+ H2 O → N H4 OH + H
+
4
71. Which of the following is not optically active? 75. In which option properties of the given three
complex are correct:
1) [Co(en) ]
3
3+
2) [Cr(ox) ]
3
3−
1)
3) cis − [CoC l2 (en) ]
2
+
[Ni(CN) ]
2−
[Ni(Cl) ]
2−
[Ni(CO) ]
4 4 4
–
4) trans − [CoC l2 (en) ]
2
+
Square planar Paramagnetic μ = √8 B. M
Ans: 4
2− 2−
Sol: Trans complex is symmetrical and is optically [Ni(CN) ] [Ni(Cl) ] [Ni(CO) ]
2) 4 4 4
inactive. μ = 0 Tetrahedral Diamagnetic
72. The correct IUPAC name of [ptCl 2

(NH 3 ) ] Br2
4
is: 3)
2− 2−
[Ni(CN) ] [Ni(Cl) ] [Ni(CO) ]
1) Tetra-ammine dichloroplatinum (iv) Bromide
4 4 4
–
Diamagnetic μ = √8 B. M Square Planar
2) Dichlorotetra-ammine platinum (iv) Bromide

3) Dichloro-bromotetra-ammine platinum (iv) [Ni(CN) ]
2−
[Ni(Cl) ]
2−
[Ni(CO) ]
Bromide 4) 4 4 4
Square Planar Diamagnetic Tetrahedral
4) Dichlordetra-ammine platinum (II) bromide
t
Ans: 1 Ans: 2
in
Sol: The correct IUPAC name of [ptCl (NH3 ) ] Br2 is Sol: [Ni(CN) ]
4
2−
[Ni(Cl) ]
4
2−
[Ni(CO) ]
4
2 4
o
tetra-ammine dichloroplatinum (iv) Bromide. μ = 0 Tetrahedral Diamagnetic
P
73. Which one is incorrect statement out of the 76. IUPAC name of [Ag(N H 3 )2 ] [Ag(CN ) ]
2
is
g
following: 1) Diammine silver (O) dicyano argentite (II)
in
1) t and eg levels are equal energy in the
2g 2) Diammine silver (I) dicyano argentite (I)
rn
octahedral complexes
3) Diammine silver (O) dicyano silver (II)
2) t levels has lower energy than eg level in
a
2g
4) Diammine silver (II) dicyano silver (II)
e
octahedral complexes
Ans: 2
L
3) t levels has higher energy than eg level in
2g
tetrahedral complexes Sol: [Ag(N H
e
3 )2 ] [Ag(CN ) ]
2
Diammine silver (I) dicyano argentite (I)
h
4) All of these
T
Ans: 1 77. The complex, [Co(en) ] [Cr(CN) ] and 3 6
[Cr(en) ] [Co(CN) ] are the examples of :

3 6
Sol: In octahedral complexes t 2g level is of lower energy
than eg level. 1) Linkage isomerism
74. Correct order of increasing field strength of 2) Co-ordination isomerism

ligands is 3) Hydrated isomerism 4) None
1) I
−
< Cl
−
< H2 O < C N
−
Ans: 2
2) I
−
< H2 O < C l
−
< CN
− Sol: There are showing co-ordinate isomerism
3) Cl
−
< I
−
< H2 O < C N
− 78. [Cr(H 2 O)6 ] Cl3 and [Cr(H 2 O)5 ] Cl2 ⋅ H2 O are:
4) Cl
−
< H2 O < I
−
< CN
− 1) Linkage isomers 2) Hydrate isomers
Ans: 1 3) Coordination position isomers
Sol: Crystal field theory.
4) Ionisation isomers
Ans: 2
Sol: [Cr(H 2
O) ] Cl 3
6
and [Cr(H 2
O) ] Cl 2 ⋅ H2 O
5
are
hydrate isomers.
79. Assertion(A) In octahedral complexes, the three 82. Assertion(A) Metals possess two types of
orbitals (d , d , d ) are stable and of low
xy yz zx valencies-primary and secondary. The primary
energy while the two orbitals (d − y , d ) are
2
x
2
z
2 valency is not ionisable while secondary valency is
unstable and have high energy. ionisable.
Reason(R) In octahedral complexes, the three d- Reason(R) The IUPAC name of K [F e(CN ) ] is
3 6
orbitals (d d , d ) experience less repulsion

xy yz zx
potassium ferricyanide.
from the ligands while two d-orbitals 1) If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the
) experience more repulsion from
2
(d x
2− y ,d z
2
correct explanation for (A).
the ligands due to their shapes.
2) If both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not
1) If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation for (A).
3) If (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect.
correct explanation for (A). 4) If both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
3) If (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect. Ans: 4

Sol: Conceptual
4) If both (A) and (R) are incorrect.
83. Assertion(A) Coordination isomerism occurs
Ans: 1
when both cation and anion are complex.
Sol: Conceptual Reason(R) The complexes with coordination
80. Assertion(A) Organometallic compounds are
those which have one or more metal-carbon
3 2 2 3
in t
number 6 form octahedral complexes involving
either sp d or d sp hybridization.
o
bonds. 1) If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the
P
Reason(R) Metallic carbonyls are organometallic correct explanation for (A).
compounds having both σ and π-bonds.
g
n
i
rn
a
e
L
Sol: Conceptual
e
84. Assertion(A) T i(OC H ) is an organometallic
h
Ans: 2 6 5 4
compound.
Sol: Conceptual
T
Reason(R) Acetate ion can form a chelate.
81. Assertion(A) Ferrocene is a π-bonded complex. 1) If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the
Reason(R) All organometallic compounds are π- correct explanation for (A).
bonded complexes.

Sol: Conceptual
Ans: 3
Sol: Conceptual
85. Assertion(A) Cis-isomer of [Co(en) Cl ] Cl 2 2 89. Assertion : Coordination number of Pt in Zeise's

shows optical activity. salt is 5.
Reason(R) Cis-isomer of [Co(en) Cl ] Cl is a 2 2 Reason : C H act as bidentate ligand
2 4
symmetric molecule.
1) If both Assertion & Reason are True & the
1) If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
2) If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason
2) If both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not is not a correct explanation of the Assertion
3) If Assertion is True but the Reason is False
4) If both Assertion & Reason are false
4) If both (A) and (R) are incorrect. Ans: 4
Ans: 3 Sol: Conceptual.
Sol: Conceptual
90. Assertion : [Co(H O) ] → [Co(H O) ]
2 6
+3
2 6
+2
86. Assertion(A) N i(CO) is diamagnetic in nature. 4 changes its colour on reduction.

Reason(R) Ni-atom undergoes sp hybridization. 3
Reason : Crystal field stabilisation energy
increases on reduction.
1) If both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the
correct explanation for (A). 1) If both Assertion & Reason are True & the
t
Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
in
correct explanation for (A). 2) If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason
o
is not a correct explanation of the Assertion
Ans: 2
g P
Sol: Conceptual
in
Ans: 3
rn
Sol: Conceptual.
87. Identify the species in which central atom is in
a
d sp hybridisation :
2 3
91. Assertion : Cu [Hg(SCN) ] and Hg [Co(NCS) ]
e
4 4
are isomers.
1) 2) 3)
2−
L
SF6 BrF5 [PtCl4 ]
Reason : SCN is an ambidentate ligand.
−
e
4)
3+
[Co(NH3 ) ]
6 1) If both Assertion & Reason are True & the
h
Ans: 4 Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
T
Sol: 2) If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason
SF6 : sp
3
d
2 is not a correct explanation of the Assertion
2
BrF5 : sp
3
d 3) If Assertion is True but the Reason is False
2− 2
[PtCl4 ] : dsp
3+
2 3
[Co(NH3 ) ] : d sp
6
Ans: 4
88. Assertion : If in [Co(NH ) ] , NH is replaced 3 6
+3
3 Sol: Conceptual.
by H O , same wave1ength will be absorbed by
2
the complex :
Reason : It is a high spin species.
Ans: 4
Sol: Conceptual.
92. Assertion : Penta ammiliethiocyanato-N- 95. Assertion : NH NH although possesses two

2 2
chromium(III) tetrachloridozincate(II) is a electron pairs for donation but not acts as a

coloured compound and is an example of chelating agent.
ionization isomerism. Reason : The coordination by NH NH leads to a
2 2
Reason : The compound is paramagnetic and three member highly unstable strained ring
therefore, d-d transition is possible
1) If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
2) If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion
4) If both Assertion & Reason are false Ans: 4
Ans: 4 Sol: Conceptual.
Sol: Conceptual.
96. Assertion : All tetrahedral complexes are mainly
93. Assertion : The 'spin only' magnetic moment of a high spin and the low spin configurations are
green complex, potassium amminetetracyani rarely observed. Reason: Δt is always much
donitrosonium chromate(I) is 1.73 BM. smaller even with stronger field ligands and it is
Reason : To have two d-orbitals empty for d sp
t
never energetically favourable to pair up the
2 3
in
hybridisation, the pairing of electrons take place electrons.
o
leaving behind one unpaired electron as CN is a −

stronger ligand.
P
g
n
rn i3) If Assertion is True but the Reason is False
a
e
Ans: 1
L
Sol: Conceptual.
Ans: 1
e
97. Assertion : [Co (gly) ] is called inner-metallic
III
Sol: Conceptual.
h
3
complex because
T
94. Assertion : The correct order for the wave length Reason : Both the coordination number and
of absorption in the visible region is; charge of the cation are satisfied simultaneously
[Ni(NO2 ) ]
6
4−
< [Ni(NH3 ) ]
6
2+
< [Ni(H2 O) ]
6
2+
by ligands.
Reason: The stability of different complexes
depends on the strength of the ligand field of the
various ligands.
is not a correct explanation of the Assertion 4) If both Assertion & Reason are false
3) If Assertion is True but the Reason is False Ans: 2
Sol: Conceptual.
Ans: 2
Sol: Conceptual.
98. Assertion : Triethylenediamine is a bidentate

mono anion.
Reason : Complex containing propylenediamine
ligand shows ligand isomerism.
Ans: 4
Sol: Conceptual.
99. Assertion : In a mixture of Cd(II) and Cu(II),
) gets precipitated in presence of KCN by
+2
(Cd
H2S.
Reason : The stability constant of [(Cu(CN) ] 4
−3
t
is greater than [(Cu(CN) ]
−2
in
P o
in g
rn
Ans: 1
Sol: Conceptual.
e a
L
100. Assertion : Potassium ferro cyanide is
diamagnetic whereas potassium ferricyanide is
paramagnetic.
h e
Reason : Crystal field spliting in ferrocyanide
T
ion is greater than that of ferricyanide ion.

Ans: 3
Sol: Conceptual.

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CHEMISTRY - co ordination chemistry Ans: 4

complex whereas [Co(N H ) Cl ] is a 3 4 2

one kind of ligands but [Co(N H ) Cl ] has more

In the light of the above statements, choose the 3 6 6

complexes are octahedral but differ in their

2) Statement I I is true but Statement II is false whereas [CoF ] is paramagnetic.

in g1) Both Statement I and Statement II are false

4) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

heteroleptic complex in which Co ion is ligated 3+ Ans: 4

4. The co-ordination environment of Ca 2+

So Co-ordination environment is octahedral

5. Match List I with List II. Ans: 3

7. Match List-I with List-II. Choose the correct

whereas Ni in [Ni(CO) ] exists in zero oxidation

state and sp hybridized.

3) (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)

Assertion (A): The total number of geometrical Cr

In the light of the above statements, choose the Ni : 3d

most appropriate answer from the options given n = 2

below: μ ≃ 2.83 B.M. (IV)

3) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct (D). [Ni(CN)4 ]

8. Number of complexes with even number of

Ans: 2 10. Given below are two statements:

ligands to form transition metal complexes.

is always same with transition metals.

[Co (NH3 ) Cl] Cl 2 + excess AgNO3 ⟶ 2AgCl

1) A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV ∴ x + n = 8

12. Match List-I with List-II.

4) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

2) (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)

Ans: 4 16. The correct order of ligands arranged in

17. Which one of the following complexes will exhibit the

13. The correct IUPAC name of [PtBr 2 (PMe3 )2 ] is: 3) [Mn(H2 O) ]

The correct order of A, B, C and D in terms of 1) 4 2) 2 3) 0 4) 1

number of geometrical isomers exhibited by the 1) 5 2) 6 3) 3 4) 4

Complex is [Fe (NH 3 )2 (CN)4 ]

Sol: Tetrahedral complex does not show geometrical y = 4

strength is CO > H 2O > F

24. In which one of the following metal carbonyls, Ans: 3

1) [M n2 (CO)10 ] 2) [Co2 (CO)8 ] Q = [V(H2 O) ]

F with Fe , and H O with Fe behaves as

WFL and pairing does not takes place

Number of unpaired electron = 5

The correct order of the complex ions, according

T 4) A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

Glycinate ion → Bidentate ligand

ionisation isomerism. Linkage isomerism is due to

28. Hybridisation involved in [AgF 4

ligands which are

4) None of these [Co(CN) ] 6 . The order of CFSE(Δ ) in these

Ans: 2 complexes is in the order

irrespective of nature of ligand. = [Co(CN)6 ]

29. Among [Ni(CO) 4] , [Ni(CN)4 ]

2) [NiCl ] and [Ni(CN) ] are diamagnetic

and [Ni(CO) ] is paramagnetic

and [NiCl ] is paramagnetic

the d-electrons are rearranged Statement II: Nickel atom undergoes sp

rn i statement II is not the correct explanation of