Single Correct Questions

Questions= 20
Following is the reaction flow chart for manganese
oxidocomplexes under different alkaline
conditions. Compounds (S) and (T) respectively are
pH 1

A S = MnO (OH)2 ; T = Mn(OH)2

B S = MnO2 ; T = MnO(OH)

C S = MnO42– ; T = MnO(OH)

D S = MnO42– ; T = MnO2
A cobalt amine has the formula Co(NH3)6Cl3, with
AgNO3 solution, one-third of the chloride is
precipitated. The complex shows cis-trans
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isomerism. It can have the structure :

A [Co(NH3)6]Cl3

B [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2

C [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl

D [Co(NH3)5.H2O]Cl3
Which option is not match in correct sequence?
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A Co2+, Fe+3, Cr+3, Sc+3 → increasing stability

B MO, M2O3 ,MO2 , M2O5→ decreasing basic strength

C Sc, V, Cr, Mn → increasing number of oxidation states

D d5, d3, d1, d4 → increasing magnetic moment

Predict the order of Δ0 for the following compounds
I. [Mn(H2O)6]2+ II. [Mn(CN)2 (H2O)4]
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III. [Mn(CN)4 (H2O)2]2-

A Δo (I) < Δo (II) < Δo (III)

B Δo (II) < Δo (I) < Δo (III)

C Δo (III) < Δo (II) < Δo (I)

D Δo (I) < Δo (III) < Δo (II)

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Which one of the following statements is correct?

A Cr2O72– is a stronger oxidizing agent than MnO4– in acidic medium.

B Cr2O72– can act as a self-indicator in titration of oxalic acid in acidic medium.

C Oxygen gas is not produced on heating KMnO4.

D Potassium permanganate forms dark purple crystals which are isostructural with
those of KClO4.
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The pair in which both species have same magnetic
moment is :

A [Cr (H2O)6]2+, [CoCl4]2–

B [Cr (H2O)6]2+, [Fe(H2O)6]2+

C [Mn(H2O)6]2+, [Cr(H2O)6]2+

D [CoCl4]2-, [Fe(H2O)6]2+
Which of the following options is correct?
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A The oxidizing power of the permanganate is strongly pH dependent.

The thermodynamic instability for a particular oxidation state of

B manganese in its compound does not link with its disproportionation.

The factor responsible for the Lanthanoid contraction, i.e. the

C imperfect shielding of one electron by another in the same set of
orbitals, does not observed in an ordinary transition series.

The almost identical radii of Zr (160 pm) and Hf (159 pm) is a

D
consequence of the actinoid contraction.
Which of the following solid salt on heating with solid
K2Cr2O7 and conc. H2SO4 orange red vapours are evolved 8
which tum aqueous NaOH solution yellow?

A NaBr

B NaCl

C NaNO3

D Nal
The transition metal (M) complex that can have all
isomers (geometric, linkage, and ionization) is 9
A [M(NH3)4Br2]SCN

B [M(NH3)4Cl2]Br

C [M(NH3)4(H2O)2]Cl3

D [M(NH3)4 (H2O)2] (SCN)

The observed magnetic moment of octahedral Mn3+,
Fe3+ and Co3+ complexes are 4.95. 6.06 and 0.00 BM. 10
respectively. The coned option for the electronic
configuration of Mn3+, Fe3+ and Co3+ metal ion in these
complexes, respectively, is

A t2g4 eg0, t2g3 eg2 and t2g4 eg2

B t2g3 eg1, t2g5 eg0 and t2g6 eg0

C t2g3 eg1, t2g3 eg2 and t2g6 eg0

D t2g2 eg1, t2g3 eg2 and t2g4 eg2

The IUPAC name of [Ni(NH3)4] [NiCl4] is -
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A Tetrachloronickel (II)-tetraamminenickel (II)

B Tetraamminenickel (II)-tetrachloronickel (II)

C Tetraamminenickel (II)-tetrachloronickelate (II)

D Tetrachloronickel (II)-tetraamminenickelate (0)

Which of the following is not obtained when KMnO4 is
heated at 513 K? 12
A K2MnO4

B MnO

C MnO2

D O2
When one CO group is replaced by PPh3 in
[Cr(CO)e]. which one of the following 13
statements is TRUE?

The Cr-C bond length increases and

A
CO bond length decreases

The Cr-C bond length decreases and

B
CO bond length decreases

The Cr-C bond length decreases and

C
CO bond length increases

The Cr-C bond length Increases and

D
CO bond length increases
The pair in which both actinides show +3 oxidation
state only is :
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A Ac and Lr

B Ac and No

C Cm and Bk

D Cm and Lr
Incorrect order of ionic size is :
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A La3+ > Gd3+ > Eu3+ > Lu3+

B V2+ > V3+ > V5+ > Mn7+

C Tl+ > ln+ > Sn2+ > Sb3+

D K+ > Sc+ > V5+ > Mn7+

The correct order of metallic radius of Sc, Ti, Cu and Zn
is _____ 16
A Sc > Ti > Cu > Zn

B Zn > Cu > Ti > Sc

C Sc > Ti > Zn > Cu

D Zn > Sc > Ti > Cu

Match List I with List II:
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List I List II
(Complexes) (Hybridisation)

A. [Ni(CO)4] I. sp3

B. [Cu(NH3)4)2+ II. dsp2

C. [Fe(NH3)6]2+ III. sp3d2

D. [Fe(H2O)6]2+ IV. d2sp3

A A-ll, B-l, C-IV, D-lll

B A-l, B-ll, C-IV, D-III

C A-l, B-Il, C-lll, D-IV

D A-ll, B-I, C-lll, D-IV

Fusion of MnO2 with KOH in the presence of oxygen produces the dark green

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solution, which on acidification undergoes disproportionation reaction.
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the process?

A Green colour is due to MnO42-, which is paramagnetic.

B Green colour is due to MnO4-, which is diamagnetic.

C MnO42- undergoes disproportionation in acidic medium to give MnO4- and MnO.

D Green colour is due to MnO4-, in which all the Mn–O bond lengths are identical.
Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
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A The actinoids show a greater range of oxidation states than the
lanthanoids because the 5f, 6d, and 7s levels are of comparable energies.

B 5f electrons can participate in bonding to a far greater extent than that of 4f

orbitals because, unlike 4f orbitals, 5f orbitals are not as buried as 4f orbitals.

The lanthanoid contraction is more important than the actinoid contraction

C because the chemistry of elements succeeding the actinoids is much less
known at the present time.

D The magnetic properties of the actinoids are less complex than the lanthanoids.
Match List - I with List - II.
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List - I List - II

(a) [Co(NH3)6] [Cr(CN)6] (i) Linkage isomerism

(b) [Co(NH3)3(NO2)3] (ii) Solvate isomerism

(c) [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3 (iii) Co-ordination isomerism

(d) cis-[CrCl2(ox)2]3- (iv) Optical isomerism

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

A (a) - (iv), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i)

B (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (ii), (d) - (iv)

C (a) - (i), (b) - (ii), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

D (a) - (ii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iii), (d) - (iv)

Integer Type Questions
Questions= 5
The sum of geometrical isomers in [Pt(H2N - CH(CH3)COO–)2]
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complex and stereoisomers of [Pt(gly)3]+ complex is
_______.
The number of 3d electrons occupied in t2g orbital of
hydrated Cr3+ ion (octahedral).
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How many geometrical isomers are possible for the
following complex? 23
[Pt (NH3) (NH2OH) (NO2) (py)] NO2
The sum of bridging carbonyl in W(CO)6 and Mn2(CO)10 is : 24
The solution of a purple coloured complex with the molecular
formula CoCl3.XNH3 is treated with sufficient amount of AgNO3 25
solution. How much amount ( in gm) of white precipitate will be
obtained if 1 mole of the said complex was dissolved in the solution