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NJR/KS/18/3171
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Semester—VI (C.B.S.) Examination
CH-601 : INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Paper—1
(Chemistry)
Time : Three Hours] [Maximum Marks : 50
N.B. :— (1) All FIVE questions are compulsory and carry equal marks.
(2) Write equations and draw diagrams wherever necessary.
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(A) Define crystal field stabilization energy. Explain crystal field splitting of d-orbitals in the
following complex ions :
(i) [Fe(H2 O) 6 ]2 +

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(ii) [CoCl4 ]2– . 5
(B) State and explain the following rules with example :
(i) Spin selection rule
(ii) Laporte’s selection rule. 5
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(C) Calculate CFSE for the following :
(i) d4 high spin octahedral complex
(ii) d6 tetrahedral complex.
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(D) Explain how nature of central metal ion affects the magnitude of crystal field splitting.
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(E) Discuss the electronic spectra of [Ti(H2 O)]3+ ion with respect to :
(i) Intensity of the band
(ii) Symmetry of the band. 2½
(F) What is John Teller effect ? Of the following which CFT configurations will show John-
Teller distortion ? Explain.
(i) t2g3 eg0
(ii) t2g4 eg2
(iii) t2g6 eg3 2½
2. (A) (i) On the basis of CFT explain that [Ni(CN)4 ] 2– is diamagnetic whereas [Ni(CL)4 ] 2– is
paramagnetic. 2½
(ii) Explain orbital contribution towards magnetic moment. Of the following which
configuration will show orbital contribution to magnetic moment :

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(b) t2g5 eg2 8 2½
(B) (i) What are labile and inert complexes ? Explain with examples. 2½
(ii) How does nature of central metal ion affects the stability of complexes ? 2½
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(C) Define molar magnetic susceptibility. On the basis of CFT calculate spin only magnetic
moment of :
(i) [Mn(CN)6 ] 4– ion and
(ii) [Fe(H2 O) 6 ]3+ ion. 2½
(D) Tetrahedral complexes are generally high spin in nature, explain. 2½
(E) Discuss Mole Ratio method for determination of composition of Fe (III)–SSA complex.
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(F) Derive relationship between stepwise and overall stability constant. 2½
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(A) (i) State Beer-Lambert’s Law and derive a mathematical expression for it.
(ii) The molar absorptivity of a compound in its aq. solution is 1.25 × 103 dm3 mol–1 cm–1 ,

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the % T of this solution in a cell with path length 1 cm is 45. Calculate the concentration

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(B) (i) Define ion-exchange capacity. How is ion exchange capacity determined for an cation

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(C) Discuss the different causes for deviation from Beer’s law. 2½

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(D) Draw a well labelled schematic diagram of a double beam colorimeter. 2½
(E) Explain adsorption chromatography and classify it. 2½
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(F) Explain the principle and technique involved in ascending paper chromatography. 2½
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4. (A) (i) What are silicones ? How are cross-linked silicones prepared ?
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(B) (i) What are poly-phosphazenes ? What is the action of following on triphosphonitrilic
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(a) Excess of ammonia and

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(D) What is the action of following on silicones ?
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(ii) Lithium Aluminium hydride. 2½
(E) Explain the basic property of phosphonitrilic halides with reactions. 2½
(F) Give any four uses of phosphonitrilic halides. 2½

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5. Attempt any TEN of the following : 1×10=10
(i) What is spectrochemical series ?
(ii) State the relationship between ∆t, ∆sp and ∆o.
(iii) State Hole formalisim principle.
(iv) Define magnetic susceptibility.
(v) What is meant by spin magnetic moment ?
(vi) Explain of the following which neutral ligand will form a more stable complex ?

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(a) C2 H5 NH2
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(b) (C 2 H5 )2 NH and
(c) NH3 .
(vii) Define molar absorption coefficient and give its units.

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(viii) Define ‘Rf value’.
(ix) Define chromatography.
(x) Give any two applications of silicone polymers.
(xi) What are silicon elastomers ?
(xii) Draw the structure of Tetraphosphonitrilic Choride.

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