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This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Identify the incorrect statement regarding VBT. |
| A. | It does not explain the colour of coordination compounds |
| B. | It is unreliable in the prediction of geometries of 4-coordinate complexes |
| C. | It does not explain the kinetic stabilities of coordination compounds |
| D. | It can distinguish between strong and weak ligands |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The compound K4[Mn(CN)6] is diamagnetic. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 3. |
[Co(en)2(NH3)Cl]2+ is known to be a diamagnetic complex. What is the type of hybridisation it shows? |
| A. | dsp2 |
| B. | sp3 |
| C. | d2sp3 |
| D. | sp3d2 |
| Answer» D. sp3d2 | |
| 4. |
Predict the geometry of the complex from the electronic configuration shown. |
| A. | Linear |
| B. | Square planar |
| C. | Tetrahedral |
| D. | Octahedral |
| Answer» B. Square planar | |
| 5. |
Identify the correct geometry and magnetic behaviour of the complex from the configuration shown. |
| A. | Square planar, diamagnetic |
| B. | Square planar, paramagnetic |
| C. | Tetrahedral, diamagnetic |
| D. | Tetrahedral, paramagnetic |
| Answer» B. Square planar, paramagnetic | |
| 6. |
Coordination entities with only three ligand groups attached to the metal ion can have d2sp3 hybridisation. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 7. |
Identify the magnetic nature of the complex from its electronic configuration as shown. |
| A. | Strongly paramagnetic |
| B. | Weakly paramagnetic |
| C. | Diamagnetic |
| D. | Ferromagnetic |
| Answer» C. Diamagnetic | |
| 8. |
What is the number of unpaired electrons in [Fe(H2O)6]2+ if it is known to be a high spin complex? |
| A. | 0 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
The ferricyanide complex ion is _________ |
| A. | paramagnetic |
| B. | outer orbital |
| C. | spin free |
| D. | tetrahedral |
| Answer» B. outer orbital | |
| 10. |
Which statement regarding [Cr(NH3)6]3+ is incorrect? |
| A. | It has octahedral geometry |
| B. | It has d2sp3 hybridisation |
| C. | It is diamagnetic |
| D. | It is a low spin complex |
| Answer» D. It is a low spin complex | |
| 11. |
A complex having _________ geometry can have more than one type of hybridisation. |
| A. | tetrahedral |
| B. | square planar |
| C. | trigonal bipyramidal |
| D. | octahedral |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
How many empty orbitals are available in the central metal ion of a complex that has a trigonal bipyramidal geometry? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
How many types of hybridisation are possible for complexes with a coordination number of 4? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 14. |
Which of the following does not explain the nature of bonding in coordination compounds? |
| A. | Crystal Field Theory |
| B. | Molecular Orbital Theory |
| C. | Valence Bond Theory |
| D. | VSEPR Theory |
| Answer» E. | |