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COORDINATION COMPOUNDS
S.No. Question Year
1. Give the formulae of the following compounds : 2020
(a) Potassium tetrahydroxidozincate (II)
(b) Hexaammineplatinum (IV) chloride
2. Give the formulae of the following compounds : 2020
(a) Potassium trioxalatoaluminate (III)
(b) Tetraammineaquachloridocobalt (III) chloride
3. Give the formulae of the following compounds : 2020
(a) Pentaamminecarbonatocobalt (III) chloride
(b) Potassium tetracyanidonickelate (II)
4. What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Co(NH3)5 NO2] Cl2 ? 2020
5. (a) Give the IUPAC name and electronic configuration of central metal atom in terms of 2020
t2g and eg of K4[Mn(CN)6].
(b) What is meant by ‘Chelate effect’ ? Give an example.
OR
Write the hybridisation and magnetic characters of the following complexes :
(i) [Fe(CN)6]4–
(ii) [CoF6]3–
(iii) [Ni(CO)4]
[Atomic number : Fe = 26, Co = 27, Ni = 28]
6. (a) Write the IUPAC name and hybridisation of the complex [CoF6]3–. 2020
(Given : Atomic number of Co = 27)
(b) What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Co(en)2Cl2]2+ ?
Name the structure of an isomer of this complex which is optically
active.
7. (a) How can you show that complexes [Co(NH3)5 Cl] SO4 and [Co(NH3)5 SO4] Cl are 2020
ionization isomers ?
(b) Write the formula of the following complex using IUPAC norms
: Potassium trioxalatochromate (III)
8. Write IUPAC name and hybridization of the following complexes : 2020
(i) [Ni(CO)4] (ii) [CoF6]3–
(Atomic number Ni = 28, Co = 27)
9. Write the IUPAC name and hybridisation of the following complexes 2020
: (i) [Co(NH3)6]3+ (ii) [NiCl4]2–
(Given : Atomic number : Ni = 28, Co = 27)
10. (a) Write the IUPAC name and hybridisation of the complex [Fe(CN)6]3–. 2020
(Given : Atomic number of Fe = 26)
(b) What is the difference between an ambidentate ligand and a chelating ligand ?
11. Discuss the nature of bonding in metal carbonyls 2020
12. Out of Cis–[Pt(en)2Cl2]2+ and Trans–[Pt(en2)Cl2]2+, which one isoptically active ? 2020
13. Define ambidient nucleophile with an example 2019
14. Write IUPAC name of the complex [Pt(en)2Cl2]. Draw structures of geometrical isomers 2019
for this complex.
OR
Using IUPAC norms write the formulae for the following :
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COORDINATION
(i) Hexaamminecobalt(III) sulphate (ii)COMPOUNDS
Potassium trioxalatochromate(III)
15. Write IUPAC name of the complex [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]+. Draw structures of geometrical 2019
isomers for this complex.
OR
Using IUPAC norms write the formulae for the following :
(i) Pentaamminenitrito-O-cobalt(III) chloride (ii) Potassium tetracyanidonickelate(II)
16. Out of [CoF6]3– and [Co(en)3]3+, which one complex is 2019
(i) paramagnetic (ii) more stable
(iii) inner orbital complex and (iv) high spin complex
(Atomic no. of Co = 27)
17. Out of [CoF6]3– and [Co(C2O4)3]3–, which one complex is 2019
(i) diamagnetic (ii) more stable
(iii) outer orbital complex and (iv) low spin complex
? (Atomic no. of Co = 27)
18. Write the hybridization and magnetic character of following complexes : 2019
(i) [Fe(H2O)6]2+ (ii) [Fe(CO)5] (Atomic no. of Fe = 26)
19. Write IUPAC name of the complex [Co(en)2(NO2)Cl]+. What type of structural isomerism 2019
is shown by this complex ?
OR
Using IUPAC norms, write the formulae for the following complexes :
(a) Hexaaquachromium(III) chloride (b) Sodium trioxalatoferrate(III)
20. Define the following terms with a suitable example of each : 2019
(a) Chelate complex (b) Ambidentate ligand
OR
Using IUPAC norms, write the formulae for the following complexes :
(a) Tetraamminediaquacobalt(III) chloride
(b) Dibromidobis(ethane-1,2-diamine)platinum(IV) nitrate
21. (a) Using valenc bond theory, write the hybridisation and magnetic character of the 2019
complex [Fe(CN)6]4–. (Atomic no. of Fe = 26)
(b) Write the electronic configuration of d6 on the basis of crystal field theory when
(i) o < P and
(ii) o > P
22. Define the following terms with a suitable example of each : 2019
(a) Polydentate ligand (b) Homoleptic complex
OR
Using IUPAC norms, write the formulae for the following complexes :
(a) Potassium tri(oxalato)chromate(III) (b) Hexaaquamanganese(II) sulphate
23. (a) Although both [NiCl4] and [Ni(CO)4] have sp3 hybridisation yet [NiCl4]2– is
2–
2019
paramagnetic and [Ni(CO)4] is diamagnetic. Give reason. (Atomic no. of Ni = 28)
(b) Write the electronic configuration of d5 on the basis of crystal field theory when
(i) o < P and
(ii) o > P
24. Write IUPAC name of the complex [Co(en)2(H2O)(CN)]2+. 2019
OR
Using IUPAC norms, write the formula of Ammonium tetrafluoridocobaltate(II).
25. (a) Give one chemical test as an evidence to show that [Co(NH3)5Cl]SO4 and 2019
[Co(NH3)5(SO4)]Cl are ionisation isomers.
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(b) [NiClCOORDINATION
2– COMPOUNDS
] is paramagnetic while [Ni(CO) ] is diamagnetic
4 4 though both are tetrahedral.
Why ? (Atomic no. of Ni = 28)
(c) Write the electronic configuration of Fe(III) on the basis of crystal field theory when
it forms an octahedral complex in the presence of
(i) strong field ligand, and (ii) weak field ligand. (Atomic no. of Fe = 26)
26. Write IUPAC name of the complex K3[Cr(C2O4)3] 2019
OR
Using IUPAC norms write the formula of Hexaamminecobalt(III) sulphate.
27. Write IUPAC name of the complex [Co(en)2Cl2]+. 2019
OR
Using IUPAC norms, write the formula of Sodium tetrachloridonickelate(II).
28. When a coordination compound CrCl3 . 6H2O is mixed with AgNO3, two moles of AgCl 2019
are precipitated per mole of the compound. What is the structural formula of the
coordination compound?
OR
What is the difference between a complex and a double salt ?
29. Write the hybridization and magnetic character of the following complexes : 2019
(i) [Fe(H2O)6]2+ (ii) [Ni(CN)4]2- [Atomic number : Fe = 26, Ni = 28]
30. What type of isomerism is shown by complex [Co(NH3)5Cl]SO4 ? 2019
OR
Arrange the following in increasing order of crystal field splitting energy
: [Cr(CN)6]3–, [Cr(NH3)6]3+, [CrCl6]3–
31. Using valence bond theory, predict the hybridization and magnetic character of the 2019
following :
(a) [Co(NH3)6]3+ (b) [Ni(CO)4]
[At. no. : Co = 27, Ni = 28]
32. Using valence bond theory, predict the hybridization and magnetic character of the 2019
following :
(a) [CoF6]3– (b) [Ni(CN)4]2– [At. no. : Co = 27, Ni = 28]
33. Using valence bond theory, predict the hybridization and magnetic character of the 2019
following :
(a) [NiCl4]2– (b) [Co(C2O4)3]3– [At. no. : Co = 27, Ni = 28]
34. Write the coordination number and oxidation state of Platinum in the complex 2018
[Pt(en)2Cl2].
35. (a) Write the formula of the following coordination compound : 2018
Iron(III) hexacyanoferrate(II)
(b) What type of isomerism is exhibited by the complex [Co(NH3)5Cl]SO4 ?
(c) Write the hybridisation and number of unpaired electrons in the complex [CoF6]3–.
(Atomic No. of Co = 27)
36. Using IUPAC norms write the formulae for the following : 2017(OD)
(a) Sodium dicyanidoaurate(I)
(b) Tetraamminechloridonitrito-N-platinum(IV) sulphate
37. (a) What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Co(NH3)5 (SCN)]2+ ? 2017(OD)
(b) Why is [NiCl4]2- paramagnetic while [Ni(CN)4]2-is diamagnetic?
(Atomic number of Ni = 28)
(c) Why are low spin tetrahedral complexes rarely observed?
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38. COORDINATION
Using IUPAC COMPOUNDS
norms write the formulae for the following : 2017(OD)
(a) Tris(ethane-1,2-diamine)chromium(III) chloride
(b) Potassium tetrahydroxozincate(II)
39. Using IUPAC norms write the formulae for the following : 2017(OD)
(a) Potassium trioxalatoaluminate(III) (b) Dichloridobis(ethane-1,2-diamine)cobalt(III)
40. (i) What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Co(NH3)6] [Cr(CN)6] ? 2017(D)
(ii) Why a solution of [Ni(H2O)6]2+ is green while a solution of [Ni(CN)4]2– is colourless ?
(At. no. of Ni = 28)
(iii) Write the IUPAC name of the following complex: [Co(NH3)5(CO3)]Cl.
41. (i) What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Co(en)3]Cl3 ? 2017(D)
(ii) Write the hybridisation and magnetic character of [Co(C2O4)3]3–. (At. no. of Co = 27)
(iii) Write IUPAC name of the following Complex [Cr(NH3)3Cl3]
42. (a) Write the IUPAC name of the isomer of the following complex : [Pt(NH3)2Cl2] 2017(F)
(b) Write the formula for the following : Tetraammineaquachloridocobalt(III) nitrate
43. (a) Define crystal field splitting energy. On the basis of crystal field theory, write the 2017(F)
electronic configuration for d4 ion if Δo< P.
(b) [Ni(CN)4]2– is colourless whereas [Ni(H2O)6]2+ is green. Why? (At. no. of Ni = 28)
44. (a) Write the IUPAC name of the following complex : [Co(NH3)4Cl(NO2)]Cl 2017(F)
(b) Write the formula for the following : Dichloridobis(ethane-1,2-diamine)cobalt(III)
chloride
45. (a) Define crystal field splitting energy. On the basis of crystal field theory, write 2017(F)
the electronic configuration for d4 ion if Δo > P.
(b) Write the hybridization and magnetic character of [CoF6]3–. (At. no. of Co = 27)
46. (a) Write the IUPAC name of the isomer of the following complex : [Co(NH3)5Cl]SO4 2017(F)

When a coordination compound 𝐂𝐨𝐂𝐥𝟑. 𝟔𝐍𝐇𝟑 is mixed with 𝐀𝐠𝐍𝐎𝟑, 3 moles of

(b) Write the formula for the following : Diamminechloridonitrito-N-platinum(II)
47. 2016 (OD)
AgCl are precipitated per mole of the compound. Write
(i) Structural formula of the complex (ii) IUPAC name of the complex.
48. 3+
(a) For the complex, [Fe(H2O)6] write the hybridization, magnetic character and spin of 2016 (OD)
the complex. (At. Number: Fe = 26)
(b) Draw one of the geometrical isomers of the complex [Pt(en)2Cl2]2+which is optically

When a co-ordination compound 𝑪𝒓𝑪𝒍𝟑. 𝟔𝑯𝟐𝑶 is mixed with 𝑨𝒈𝑵O𝟑, 2 moles

inactive.
49. 2016(D)
of AgCl are precipitated per mole of the compound. Write.
(i) Structural formula of the complex.
(ii) IUPAC name of the complex.
50. For the complex [Fe(CN)6]3−, write the hybridization type, magnetic character and spin 2016(D)

Write down the IUPAC name of the following complex: [𝑪𝒐(𝑵𝑯𝟑)𝟓𝑪𝒍]𝟐

nature of the complex. (At. number: Fe = 26).
+
51. (i)
2015(OD)

What type of isomerism is shown by the complex[𝑪𝒓(𝑯𝟐𝑶)𝟔]𝑪𝒍𝟑?

(ii)
Write the formula for the following complex: Potassium tetrachloridonickelate(II).

On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration for 𝒅𝟒 ion if
52. (i)
2015(OD)

𝚫𝒐>𝑷.
(ii)

(iii)
Write the hybridization and shape of [𝑪𝒐𝑭𝟔]−. (Atomic no. of Co = 27)

[𝐂𝐫(𝐍𝐇𝟑)𝟐𝐂𝐥𝟐(𝐞𝐧)]𝐂𝐥 (𝐞𝐧 =
53. (i) Write down the IUPAC name of the following complex: 2015(D)

𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞)]
(ii) Write the formula for the following complex: Pentaamminenitrito-o-cobalt(III).
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(i) Draw COORDINATION COMPOUNDS
(ii) On the basis of crystal field theory, write the electronic configuration for 𝒅𝟒 ion
54. the geometrical isomers of complex [Pt(NH ) Cl ]
3 2 2 2015(D)

if Δ𝐨< 𝐏.
(iii). Write the hybridization and magnetic behavior of the complex [Ni(𝑪𝑶)4]. (At. no.
of Ni = 28).
55. (i) Write the IUPAC name of the complex [Cr(NH3)4Cl2] Cl. 2014(OD)
(ii) What type of isomerism is exhibited by the complex [Co(en)3)]3+?
(iii) Why is [𝑵𝒊C𝒍𝟒]2−paramagnetic [𝑵𝒊(𝑪𝑶)𝟒] is a
diamagnetic? (𝑨𝒕. 𝑵𝒐𝒔. ∶ 𝑪𝒓 = 𝟐𝟒, 𝑪𝒐 = 𝟐𝟕, 𝑵𝒊 = 𝟐𝟖)
Which of the following is more stable complex and why? [𝑪𝒐(𝑵𝑯𝟑)𝟔]𝟑 𝐚𝐧𝐝
+

[𝑪𝒐(𝒆𝒏)𝟑]𝟑
56. +
2014(D)

57. Write the IUPAC name of the complex [Cr(NH3)4Cl2]+. What type of isomerism does it 2014(D)
exhibit?

(i) [𝐂𝐫(𝐍𝐇𝟑)𝟑𝐂𝐥𝟑] (ii) 𝐊𝟑[𝐅𝐞(𝐂𝐍)𝟔]

58. Write the IUPAC names of the following coordination compounds: 2013(D)
(iii) [𝐂𝐨𝐁𝐫𝟐(𝐞n)𝟐]+, (𝐞𝐧 =
𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞)
59. For the complex [𝑵𝒊𝑪𝒍𝟒]2−, write . 2013(OD)
(i) the IUPAC name.
(ii) the hybridization type.
(iii) the shape of the complex. (Atomic no. of Ni = 28)

(i) [Co (𝐞𝐧)𝟐𝐂𝐥𝟐]+(𝐞𝐧 = 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧e−𝟏, 𝟐−𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞)

60. Name the following coordination entities and draw the structures of their stereoisomers: 2012(OD)

(ii)[𝐂𝐫(𝐂𝟐𝐎𝟒)𝟑]𝟑
(iii) [𝐂𝐨(𝐍𝐇𝟑)𝟑𝐂𝐥𝟑]
−

(Atomic numbers Cr=24, Co=27)

(i) 𝑪𝑶 2- ion is bound to one C𝒍−, one 𝑵𝑯 molecules and two bidentate
61. Give the formula of each of the following coordination entities: 2012(D)

𝟑 𝟑
enthylenediamine

(ii) 𝑵𝒊𝟐 ion is bound to two water molecules and two oxalate ions.
(en) molecules.
+

Write the name and magnetic behavior of each of the above coordination entities.
(At. Nos. Co=27, Ni =28)
62. Explain the following terms giving a suitable example in each case: 2011(OD)
(i) Ambident ligand
(ii) Denticity of a ligand
(iii) Crystal field splitting in an octahedral field.

(𝐀𝐭. 𝐧𝐨𝐬. 𝐌𝐧 = 𝟐𝟓, 𝐂𝐎 = 𝟐𝟕, 𝐍𝐢 = 𝟐𝟖)

63. Write the name, stereochemistry and magnetic behavior of the following” 2011(D)

(i) 𝐊𝟒[𝐌𝐧(𝐂𝐍)𝟔]
(ii) [𝑪𝒐(𝑵𝑯𝟑)𝟓𝑪𝒍]𝑪𝒍𝟐
65. Give an example of linkage isomerism? 2010(D)
66. Name the following coordination compounds according to IUPAC system of 2010(D)

(i) [Co(𝐍𝐇𝟑)(𝐇𝟐𝐎)𝐂𝐥]𝐂𝐥𝟐
nomenclature:

(ii) [CrCl2(𝐞𝐧)2]𝐂𝐥, (𝐞𝐧 = 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐞 − 𝟏, 𝟐 − 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞)

67. Giving a suitable example for each, explain the following: 2009(OD)
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(ii) Linkage isomerism
(iii) Ambidentate ligand
68. Compare the following complexes with respect to structural shapes of units magnetic 2009(OD)

[𝑪𝒐(𝑵𝑯𝟑)𝟔] , [𝑪𝒓(𝑵𝑯𝟑)𝟔] , 𝑵𝒊(𝑪𝑶)𝟒 𝑨𝒕. 𝑵𝒐𝒔: 𝑪𝒐 = 𝟐𝟕, 𝑪𝒓 = 𝟐𝟒, 𝑵𝒊

𝟑 𝟑
behavior and hybrid orbitals involved in units:

= 𝟐𝟖
+ +

69. For the complex [𝑭𝒆(𝒆𝒏)𝟐C𝒍𝟐]𝑪𝒍, (en=ethylene diamine), identify 2009(D)

(i) The oxidation number of iron,
(ii) The hybrid orbits and the shape of the complex,
(iii) The magnetic behavior of the complex.
(iv) The number of geometrical isomers,
(v) Whether there is an optical isomer also, and
(vi) name of the complex. (At. No. of Fe = 26)