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51
MediumMCQ
The chemical formula of diammine silver $(I)$ chloride is
A
$[Ag(NH_3)]Br$
B
$[Ag(NH_3)_2]Cl$
C
$[Ag(NH_3)_2]I$
D
$[Ag(NH_4)_2]Cl$

Solution

(B) The name diammine silver $(I)$ chloride indicates:
$1$. The central metal atom is silver $(Ag)$ with an oxidation state of $+1$.
$2$. The ligand is ammonia $(NH_3)$,and the prefix 'di-' indicates there are $2$ ammonia molecules.
$3$. The counter ion is chloride $(Cl^-)$.
Combining these,the coordination entity is $[Ag(NH_3)_2]^+$.
Balancing the charge with the chloride ion,the final chemical formula is $[Ag(NH_3)_2]Cl$.
52
MediumMCQ
$IUPAC$ name of $[Co(NH_3)_5NO_2]Cl_2$
A
Pentaamminenitrocobalt $(III)$ chloride
B
Pentaamminenitrosocobalt $(III)$ chloride
C
Pentaamminenitrocobalt $(II)$ chloride
D
None of these

Solution

(A) In the complex $[Co(NH_3)_5NO_2]Cl_2$,the oxidation state of cobalt $(Co)$ is calculated as: $x + 5(0) + 1(-1) + 2(-1) = 0$,which gives $x - 3 = 0$,so $x = +3$.
There are $5$ ammine $(NH_3)$ ligands and $1$ nitro $(NO_2^-)$ ligand attached to the central metal ion.
Following $IUPAC$ nomenclature rules for coordination compounds,the name is written as: Pentaamminenitrocobalt $(III)$ chloride.
53
EasyMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of $[Cr(NH_3)_6]^{3+}$ is
A
Hexamminechromium $(III)$ ion
B
Hexamminechromium $(VI)$ ion
C
Hexamminechromium $(II)$ ion
D
Hexamminechloride

Solution

(A) In the complex ion $[Cr(NH_3)_6]^{3+}$,let the oxidation state of $Cr$ be $x$.
Since $NH_3$ is a neutral ligand,its charge is $0$.
Therefore,$x + 6(0) = +3$,which gives $x = +3$.
The ligand $NH_3$ is named as 'ammine' and there are $6$ such ligands,so the prefix 'hexa' is used.
The central metal is chromium,followed by its oxidation state in Roman numerals in parentheses.
Thus,the $IUPAC$ name is $\text{Hexamminechromium}(III) \text{ ion}$.
54
MediumMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of ${K_2}[Cr(CN)_2(O_2)(O)_2(NH_3)]$ is
A
Potassium ammine dicyano dioxo peroxo chromate $(VI)$
B
Potassium ammine dicyano peroxo dioxo chromate $(VI)$
C
Potassium ammine dicyano peroxo dioxo chromate $(IV)$
D
Potassium ammine dicyano peroxo dioxo chromium $(VI)$

Solution

(A) $1$. Identify the ligands: $NH_3$ (ammine),$CN^-$ (cyano),$O_2^{2-}$ (peroxo),and $O^{2-}$ (oxo).
$2$. Determine the oxidation state of $Cr$: Let it be $x$. $2(+1) + x + 2(-1) + 1(-2) + 2(-2) + 1(0) = 0$.
$3$. $2 + x - 2 - 2 - 4 = 0$,so $x = +6$.
$4$. Alphabetical order of ligands: ammine,cyano,dioxo,peroxo.
$5$. The complex is anionic,so the metal is named chromate.
$6$. The correct $IUPAC$ name is Potassium ammine dicyano dioxo peroxo chromate $(VI)$.
55
MediumMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of the coordination compound $K_3[Fe(CN)_6]$ is
A
Potassium hexacyanoferrate $(II)$
B
Potassium hexacyanoferrate $(III)$
C
Potassium hexacyanoiron $(II)$
D
Tripotassium hexacyanoiron $(II)$

Solution

(B) $1$. Identify the cation: $K^+$ is potassium.
$2$. Identify the anion: $[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}$ is the hexacyanoferrate $(III)$ ion.
$3$. Calculate the oxidation state of $Fe$: Let $x$ be the oxidation state of $Fe$. Then $x + 6(-1) = -3$,which gives $x = +3$.
$4$. Combine the names: The $IUPAC$ name is Potassium hexacyanoferrate $(III)$.
56
EasyMCQ
In $[Ni(NH_3)_4]SO_4$,the oxidation state and coordination number of $Ni$ will be respectively:
A
$3$ and $6$
B
$2$ and $4$
C
$4$ and $2$
D
$4$ and $4$

Solution

(B) The complex is $[Ni(NH_3)_4]SO_4$.
Let the oxidation state of $Ni$ be $x$.
The oxidation state of $NH_3$ is $0$ and $SO_4$ is $-2$.
$x + 4(0) + (-2) = 0$
$x - 2 = 0 \Rightarrow x = +2$.
The coordination number is determined by the number of ligands directly bonded to the central metal ion. Here,$4$ $NH_3$ molecules are bonded to $Ni$,so the coordination number is $4$.
Thus,the oxidation state is $2$ and the coordination number is $4$.
57
EasyMCQ
What is the oxidation state of $Fe$ in ${K_3}[Fe(CN)_6]$?
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$1$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The given complex is ${K_3}[Fe(CN)_6]$.
Let the oxidation state of $Fe$ be $x$.
The oxidation state of $K$ is $+1$ and the oxidation state of $CN^-$ is $-1$.
Sum of oxidation states in a neutral complex is $0$.
$3(+1) + x + 6(-1) = 0$
$3 + x - 6 = 0$
$x - 3 = 0$
$x = +3$
Therefore,the oxidation state of $Fe$ is $+3$.
58
EasyMCQ
What is the oxidation state of $Fe$ in $Fe(CO)_5$?
A
$0$
B
$5$
C
$-5$
D
$3$

Solution

(A) In metal carbonyls,the metal is always in the zero oxidation state.
Since $CO$ is a neutral ligand,the oxidation state of $Fe$ in $Fe(CO)_5$ is $0$.
59
EasyMCQ
What is the oxidation state of $Cr$ in $Cr(CO)_6$?
A
$0$
B
$2$
C
$-2$
D
$6$

Solution

(A) In metal carbonyls,the oxidation state of the metal is $0$.
Since $CO$ is a neutral ligand,the oxidation state of $Cr$ in $Cr(CO)_6$ is calculated as:
$x + 6(0) = 0$
$x = 0$.
60
MediumMCQ
The brown ring complex compound is $[Fe(H_2O)_5(NO)]SO_4$. What is the oxidation state of iron in this complex?
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$0$

Solution

(A) In the complex $[Fe(H_2O)_5(NO)]SO_4$,the $NO$ ligand acts as $NO^+$.
Let the oxidation state of $Fe$ be $x$.
The sum of oxidation states is: $x + 5(0) + 1(+1) + 1(-2) = 0$.
$x + 1 - 2 = 0$.
$x - 1 = 0$.
$x = +1$.
Therefore,the oxidation state of iron is $+1$.
61
EasyMCQ
In which of the following complexes is the oxidation state of the metal zero?
A
$[Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2]$
B
$[Cr(CO)_6]$
C
$[Cr(NH_3)_3Cl_3]$
D
$[Cr(en)_2Cl_2]$

Solution

(B) In the complex $[Cr(CO)_6]$,the ligand $CO$ (carbonyl) is a neutral ligand with an oxidation state of $0$.
Let the oxidation state of $Cr$ be $x$.
Then,$x + 6(0) = 0$,which gives $x = 0$.
Therefore,the oxidation state of the metal in $[Cr(CO)_6]$ is $0$.
62
DifficultMCQ
Which of the following has the name $dibromidobis(ethylenediamine)chromium(III)$ bromide?
A
$[Cr(en)Br_2]Br$
B
$[Cr(en)_3]Br_3$
C
$[Cr(en)_2Br_2]Br$
D
$[Cr(NH_3)_4(en)]^{3+}$

Solution

(C) $1$. The name $dibromidobis(ethylenediamine)chromium(III)$ bromide indicates the following components:
$2$. $Chromium(III)$ is the central metal ion: $Cr^{3+}$.
$3$. $Bis(ethylenediamine)$ means two $en$ ligands: $(en)_2$.
$4$. $Dibromido$ means two $Br^-$ ligands: $Br_2$.
$5$. The coordination sphere is $[Cr(en)_2Br_2]$.
$6$. The oxidation state of $Cr$ is $x + 2(0) + 2(-1) = +1$ (for the whole complex),so $x - 2 = +1$,$x = +3$.
$7$. The counter ion is $Bromide$ $(Br^-)$,which balances the $+1$ charge of the complex.
$8$. Thus,the formula is $[Cr(en)_2Br_2]Br$.
63
MediumMCQ
The formula of hexa-aquamanganese $(II)$ phosphate is ...... .
A
$[Mn(H_2O)_6](PO_4)$
B
$[Mn(H_2O)_6]_3(PO_4)$
C
$[Mn(H_2O)_6]_3(PO_4)_2$
D
$[Mn(H_2O)_6](PO_4)_3$

Solution

(C) The coordination entity is hexa-aquamanganese $(II)$,which is represented as $[Mn(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$.
The phosphate ion is $PO_4^{3-}$.
To balance the charges,we use the criss-cross method: the charge of the cation $(+2)$ becomes the subscript of the anion,and the charge of the anion $(-3)$ becomes the subscript of the cation.
Thus,the formula is $[Mn(H_2O)_6]_3(PO_4)_2$.
64
DifficultMCQ
Which of the following can be named as dibromidobis(ethylenediamine)chromium$(III)$ bromide?
A
$[Cr(en)_3Br_3]$
B
$[Cr(en)_2Br_2]Br$
C
$[Cr(en)_2Br_4]$
D
$[Cr(en)_2Br_3]Br$

Solution

(B) $1$. The name 'dibromidobis(ethylenediamine)chromium$(III)$ bromide' indicates the following components:
$2$. 'bis(ethylenediamine)' means two ethylenediamine $(en)$ ligands are present: $[Cr(en)_2]$.
$3$. 'dibromido' means two bromide ions are present as ligands inside the coordination sphere: $[Cr(en)_2Br_2]$.
$4$. 'chromium$(III)$' indicates the oxidation state of $Cr$ is $+3$. Let $x$ be the oxidation state of $Cr$. Then $x + 2(0) + 2(-1) = +1$ (since the total charge of the complex must balance the outer bromide ion). Thus,$x - 2 = +1$,so $x = +3$.
$5$. 'bromide' outside the coordination sphere indicates one $Br^-$ ion is present to balance the charge of the complex ion $[Cr(en)_2Br_2]^+$.
$6$. Therefore,the formula is $[Cr(en)_2Br_2]Br$.
65
MediumMCQ
The formula $[CO(NH_3)_5Cl]^{2+}$ represents which of the following coordination compounds?
A
Potassium hexanitritoferrate $(III)$
B
Bis(acetylacetonato)oxovanadium $(IV)$
C
Pentaamminechlorocobalt $(III)$ ion
D
Sodium pentacyanonitrosylsulfidoferrate $(II)$

Solution

(C) To name the coordination complex $[CO(NH_3)_5Cl]^{2+}$:
$1$. The ligand $NH_3$ is named as 'ammine' and $Cl^-$ is named as 'chloro'.
$2$. Since there are $5$ ammine ligands,we use the prefix 'penta'.
$3$. The metal is cobalt.
$4$. To find the oxidation state of $Co$: $x + 5(0) + 1(-1) = +2$,which gives $x = +3$.
$5$. Thus,the name is 'pentaamminechlorocobalt $(III)$ ion'.
66
MediumMCQ
The oxidation state and coordination number of $Cr$ in $K_3[Cr(C_2O_4)_3]$ are respectively:
A
$4$ and $+2$
B
$+3$ and $6$
C
$6$ and $+3$
D
$3$ and $0$

Solution

(B) $1$. The complex is $K_3[Cr(C_2O_4)_3]$.
$2$. Let the oxidation state of $Cr$ be $x$.
$3$. The oxalate ion $(C_2O_4)^{2-}$ has a charge of $-2$.
$4$. Potassium $(K)$ has a charge of $+1$.
$5$. The sum of oxidation states in a neutral complex is zero: $3(+1) + x + 3(-2) = 0$.
$6$. $3 + x - 6 = 0$,which gives $x = +3$.
$7$. The oxalate ion $(C_2O_4)^{2-}$ is a bidentate ligand,meaning it forms $2$ coordinate bonds per ligand.
$8$. With $3$ oxalate ligands,the coordination number is $3 \times 2 = 6$.
$9$. Thus,the oxidation state is $+3$ and the coordination number is $6$.
67
MediumMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of the coordination compound $[Co(NH_3)_4(H_2O)Br](NO_3)_2$ is:
A
Bromoaquatetraamminecobalt $(III)$ nitrate
B
Bromoaquatetraamino cobalt $(III)$ nitrate
C
Tetraammineaquabromocobalt $(III)$ nitrate
D
Tetraamminebromoaquacobalt $(III)$ nitrate

Solution

(C) $1$. Identify the ligands: $NH_3$ is ammine,$H_2O$ is aqua,and $Br^-$ is bromo.
$2$. Arrange ligands in alphabetical order: ammine,aqua,bromo.
$3$. The coordination sphere is $[Co(NH_3)_4(H_2O)Br]^{2+}$.
$4$. Oxidation state of $Co$: $x + 4(0) + 1(0) + 1(-1) = +2$,so $x = +3$.
$5$. The name is tetraammineaquabromocobalt $(III)$ nitrate.
68
MediumMCQ
The formula for potassium dicyanobis(oxalato)nickelate $(II)$ is:
A
$K_4[Ni(CN)_2(C_2O_4)_2]$
B
$K_2[Ni_2(CN)_2(C_2O_4)_2]$
C
$K[Ni(CN)(C_2O_4)_2]$
D
$K_2[Ni(CN)_2(C_2O_4)_2]$

Solution

(A) $1$. The central metal atom is Nickel $(Ni)$ with an oxidation state of $+2$.
$2$. The ligands are two cyano groups $(CN^-)$ and two oxalato groups $(C_2O_4^{2-})$.
$3$. The charge on the coordination sphere is calculated as: $x + 2(-1) + 2(-2) = +2 - 2 - 4 = -4$. Wait,let's re-calculate: $Ni$ is $+2$,$2(CN^-)$ is $-2$,$2(C_2O_4^{2-})$ is $-4$. Total charge = $+2 - 2 - 4 = -4$.
$4$. To balance a charge of $-4$,we need $4$ potassium ions $(K^+)$.
$5$. Thus,the formula is $K_4[Ni(CN)_2(C_2O_4)_2]$.
69
MediumMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of the coordination compound $[Co(NH_3)_3NO_2ClCN]$ is:
A
Triamminochlorocyanonitrocobalt $(III)$
B
Nitrochlorocyanotriamminecobalt $(III)$
C
Cyanonitrochlorotriamminecobalt $(III)$
D
Triamminenitrochlorocyanocobalt $(III)$

Solution

(A) $1$. Identify the ligands: $NH_3$ is ammine,$NO_2^-$ is nitro,$Cl^-$ is chloro,and $CN^-$ is cyano.
$2$. Arrange ligands in alphabetical order: Ammine,Chloro,Cyano,Nitro.
$3$. Since there are three $NH_3$ ligands,use the prefix 'tri'.
$4$. The central metal is Cobalt $(Co)$. The oxidation state is calculated as: $x + 3(0) + (-1) + (-1) + (-1) = 0$,so $x = +3$.
$5$. Combining these,the name is Triamminochlorocyanonitrocobalt $(III)$.
70
MediumMCQ
The correct formula for diamminesilver $(I)$ chloride is .....
A
$Ag(NH_3)Cl$
B
$Ag(NH_2)Cl$
C
$[Ag(NH_3)_2]Cl$
D
$[Ag(NH_2)_2]Cl$

Solution

(C) $1$. The name 'diamminesilver $(I)$ chloride' indicates a coordination compound.
$2$. 'Diammine' means two $NH_3$ ligands are attached to the central metal ion.
$3$. 'Silver $(I)$' indicates the central metal is $Ag^+$.
$4$. The coordination sphere is $[Ag(NH_3)_2]^+$.
$5$. 'Chloride' is the counter ion,$Cl^-$.
$6$. Combining these,the formula is $[Ag(NH_3)_2]Cl$.
71
MediumMCQ
$K_3[Fe(ONO)_6]$ is the molecular formula of the coordination compound.....
A
Potassium hexanitrito-$O$-ferrate$(III)$
B
Bis(acetylacetonato)oxovanadium$(IV)$
C
Potassium tetrahydroxozincate$(II)$
D
Sodium pentacyanonitrosylsulfidoferrate$(II)$

Solution

(A) The $IUPAC$ name of the coordination compound $K_3[Fe(ONO)_6]$ is determined as follows:
$1$. The cation is $K^+$,named as Potassium.
$2$. The coordination entity is $[Fe(ONO)_6]^{3-}$.
$3$. The ligand is $ONO^-$,which is nitrito-$O$. Since there are $6$ such ligands,it is named as hexanitrito-$O$.
$4$. The central metal atom is $Fe$ in an anionic complex,so it is named as ferrate.
$5$. The oxidation state of $Fe$ is calculated as: $x + 6(-1) = -3$,which gives $x = +3$. Thus,it is ferrate$(III)$.
$6$. Combining these,the name is Potassium hexanitrito-$O$-ferrate$(III)$.
72
DifficultMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of $[Pt(NH_3)_3(Br)(NO_2)Cl]Cl$ is:
A
Triamminechlorobromonitroplatinum $(IV)$ chloride
B
Triamminebromonitrochloroplatinum $(IV)$ chloride
C
Triamminebromochloronitroplatinum $(IV)$ chloride
D
Triamminenitrochlorobromoplatinum $(IV)$ chloride

Solution

(C) $1$. Identify the ligands: $NH_3$ (ammine),$Br^-$ (bromo),$NO_2^-$ (nitro),$Cl^-$ (chloro).
$2$. Arrange ligands in alphabetical order: ammine,bromo,chloro,nitro.
$3$. The coordination sphere is $[Pt(NH_3)_3(Br)(NO_2)Cl]$. The central metal is $Pt$.
$4$. Calculate the oxidation state of $Pt$: $x + 3(0) + (-1) + (-1) + (-1) = +1$ (since $Cl^-$ is outside the sphere),so $x - 3 = +1$,$x = +4$.
$5$. Combine the parts: Triammine (for $3$ $NH_3$) + bromo + chloro + nitro + platinum $(IV)$ + chloride.
$6$. The correct name is Triamminebromochloronitroplatinum $(IV)$ chloride.
73
MediumMCQ
Identify the pair of compounds in which both metal atoms are in their maximum oxidation state.
A
$[Fe(CN)_6]^{3-}, [Co(CN)_6]^{3-}$
B
$CrO_2Cl_2, MnO_4^-$
C
$TiO_2, MnO_2$
D
$[Co(CN)_6]^{3-}, MnO_3$

Solution

(B) $1$. In $CrO_2Cl_2$: Let the oxidation state of $Cr$ be $x$. $x + 2(-2) + 2(-1) = 0 \implies x - 4 - 2 = 0 \implies x = +6$. This is the maximum oxidation state for $Cr$ $(3d^5 4s^1)$.
$2$. In $MnO_4^-$: Let the oxidation state of $Mn$ be $y$. $y + 4(-2) = -1 \implies y - 8 = -1 \implies y = +7$. This is the maximum oxidation state for $Mn$ $(3d^5 4s^2)$.
$3$. Both $Cr$ in $CrO_2Cl_2$ and $Mn$ in $MnO_4^-$ are in their highest possible oxidation states.
74
DifficultMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of $[Co(NH_3)_3(H_2O)_2Cl_2]$ is:
A
Triamminediaquachloridocobalt $(III)$ chloride
B
Triamminediaquadichloridocobalt $(III)$
C
Diamminediaquadichloridocobalt $(III)$
D
Triamminediaquachloridocobalt $(II)$

Solution

(A) To name the coordination compound $[Co(NH_3)_3(H_2O)_2Cl_2]$:
$1$. Identify the ligands: $NH_3$ is ammine,$H_2O$ is aqua,and $Cl^-$ is chlorido.
$2$. Arrange ligands alphabetically: Ammine,Aqua,Chlorido.
$3$. Count the ligands: $3$ ammine,$2$ aqua,$1$ chlorido.
$4$. The name is Triamminediaquachloridocobalt $(III)$.
$5$. Since the complex is neutral,the oxidation state of $Co$ is $x + 3(0) + 2(0) + 1(-1) = 0$,so $x = +3$.
75
MediumMCQ
The compound $K_3[Fe(CN)_6]$ is named as:
$(1)$ Potassium hexacyanoferrate $(II)$
$(2)$ Potassium hexacyanoferrate $(III)$
$(3)$ Potassium ferricyanide
$(4)$ Hexacyanoferrate $(III)$ potassium
A
Only $(1)$ and $(2)$
B
Only $(2)$ and $(3)$
C
Only $(1)$ and $(3)$
D
Only $(2)$ and $(4)$

Solution

(B) In the complex $K_3[Fe(CN)_6]$,let the oxidation state of $Fe$ be $x$.
$3(+1) + x + 6(-1) = 0$
$3 + x - 6 = 0$
$x = +3$.
Thus,the $IUPAC$ name is Potassium hexacyanoferrate $(III)$.
Commonly,this compound is known as Potassium ferricyanide.
Therefore,statements $(2)$ and $(3)$ are correct.
76
DifficultMCQ
The chemical formula $[VO(acac)_2]$ represents which of the following coordination compounds?
A
Potassium hexanitritoferrate $(III)$
B
Bis(acetylacetonato)oxovanadium $(IV)$
C
Potassium tetrahydroxozincate $(II)$
D
Sodium pentacyanonitrosylsulfidoferrate $(II)$

Solution

(B) $1$. The formula is $[VO(acac)_2]$.
$2$. Here,$V$ is the central metal atom,$O$ is the oxo ligand (charge $-2$),and $acac$ is the acetylacetonato ligand (charge $-1$ each).
$3$. Let the oxidation state of $V$ be $x$.
$4$. $x + (-2) + 2(-1) = 0 \implies x - 4 = 0 \implies x = +4$.
$5$. The name is derived as: $Bis(acetylacetonato)oxovanadium(IV)$.
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DifficultMCQ
What is the formula of the complex hexaaquamanganese $(II)$ phosphate?
A
$[Mn(H_2O)_6]_3(PO_4)_2$
B
$[Mn(H_2O)_6](PO_4)$
C
$[Mn(H_2O)_6]_2(PO_4)_3$
D
$[Mn(H_2O)_6](PO_4)_2$

Solution

(A) The complex is hexaaquamanganese $(II)$ phosphate.
The coordination sphere is $[Mn(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$ because the oxidation state of $Mn$ is $+2$ and $H_2O$ is a neutral ligand.
The phosphate ion is $PO_4^{3-}$.
To balance the charges,we need three $[Mn(H_2O)_6]^{2+}$ ions and two $PO_4^{3-}$ ions.
Therefore,the formula is $[Mn(H_2O)_6]_3(PO_4)_2$.
78
MediumMCQ
Which formula represents the coordination compound triamminediaquacobalt $(III)$ chloride?
A
$[Co(NH_3)_3(H_2O)_2]Cl_3$
B
$[Co(NH_3)_3(H_2O)_2]Cl_2$
C
$[Co(NH_3)_3(H_2O)]Cl_3$
D
$[CoCl(NH_3)_3(H_2O)_2]Cl_2$

Solution

(A) $1$. The central metal ion is Cobalt $(Co)$ with an oxidation state of $+3$.
$2$. The ligands are 'triammine' $(3 \ NH_3)$ and 'diaqua' $(2 \ H_2O)$.
$3$. The coordination sphere is $[Co(NH_3)_3(H_2O)_2]$.
$4$. The charge on the coordination sphere is calculated as: $x + 3(0) + 2(0) = +3$,so the complex ion is $[Co(NH_3)_3(H_2O)_2]^{3+}$.
$5$. To balance the $+3$ charge,$3$ chloride ions $(Cl^-)$ are required.
$6$. Thus,the formula is $[Co(NH_3)_3(H_2O)_2]Cl_3$.
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DifficultMCQ
The formula for the chlorobis(ethylenediamine)nitro-cobalt $(III)$ ion is:
A
$[Co(NO_2)_2(en)_2Cl_2]^{+}$
B
$[CoCl(NO_2)_2(en)_2]^{+}$
C
$[Co(en)_2(NO_2)Cl]^{+}$
D
$[Co(en)Cl_2(NO_2)_2]^{-}$

Solution

(C) $1$. Identify the central metal atom: Cobalt $(Co)$.
$2$. Identify the ligands: 'chloro' $(Cl^-)$,'bis(ethylenediamine)' $(2 \times en)$,and 'nitro' $(NO_2^-)$.
$3$. Determine the oxidation state: The complex is a cobalt $(III)$ ion,so the charge on $Co$ is $+3$.
$4$. Calculate the total charge: $Co(+3) + Cl(-1) + 2 \times en(0) + NO_2(-1) = +3 - 1 - 1 = +1$.
$5$. Combine the components: The formula is $[Co(en)_2(NO_2)Cl]^{+}$.
$6$. Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
80
AdvancedMCQ
$A$ coordination compound with the formula $FeCl_3 \cdot 4NH_3$ has a coordination number of $6$ for the central metal ion. It does not lose $NH_3$ gas upon heating but gives a white precipitate with an aqueous solution of $AgNO_3$. What is the $IUPAC$ name of this complex?
A
Ammonium trichlorotriammineferrate $(III)$
B
Tetraammineferrum $(III)$ chloride
C
Dichloridotetraammineiron $(III)$ chloride
D
Tetraamminedichloridoiron $(III)$ chloride

Solution

(D) $1$. The formula is $FeCl_3 \cdot 4NH_3$. Since it gives a white precipitate with $AgNO_3$,at least one $Cl^-$ ion must be outside the coordination sphere.
$2$. The coordination number is $6$. With $4$ $NH_3$ ligands,we need $2$ more ligands to satisfy the coordination number of $6$. These must be $Cl^-$ ions.
$3$. The complex can be written as $[Fe(NH_3)_4Cl_2]Cl$.
$4$. The $IUPAC$ name for $[Fe(NH_3)_4Cl_2]Cl$ is tetraamminedichloridoiron $(III)$ chloride.
81
MediumMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name for $[Co(NH_3)_6] [Cr(CN)_6]$ is:
A
Hexaamminecobalt $(III)$ hexacyanochromate $(III)$
B
Hexacyanochromium cobalt hexaammine $(IV)$
C
Hexaamminecobalt $(III)$ hexacyanochromium $(IV)$
D
Hexacyanochromate $(III)$ hexaamminecobalt $(III)$

Solution

(A) $1$. The complex is a coordination entity consisting of a cationic part $[Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}$ and an anionic part $[Cr(CN)_6]^{3-}$.
$2$. For the cationic part,the ligand is $NH_3$ (ammine) and the metal is $Co$ (cobalt). The oxidation state of $Co$ is $x + 6(0) = +3$,so $x = +3$. The name is hexaamminecobalt $(III)$.
$3$. For the anionic part,the ligand is $CN^-$ (cyano) and the metal is $Cr$ (chromium). Since it is an anion,the suffix '-ate' is added to the metal name,becoming chromate. The oxidation state of $Cr$ is $x + 6(-1) = -3$,so $x = +3$. The name is hexacyanochromate $(III)$.
$4$. Combining these,the $IUPAC$ name is Hexaamminecobalt $(III)$ hexacyanochromate $(III)$.
82
MediumMCQ
The oxidation state of $Fe$ in $K_3[Fe(CN)_6]$ is .......
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$0$
D
None of these

Solution

(B) Let the oxidation state of $Fe$ be $x$.
For $K_3[Fe(CN)_6]$,the sum of oxidation states of all atoms is equal to $0$.
$3 \times (+1) + x + 6 \times (-1) = 0$
$3 + x - 6 = 0$
$x - 3 = 0$
$x = +3$
83
MediumMCQ
What is the oxidation state of $Cr$ in $[Cr(NH_3)_4Cl_2]^{+}$?
A
$+3$
B
$+2$
C
$+1$
D
$0$

Solution

(A) Let the oxidation state of $Cr$ be $x$.
The oxidation state of $NH_3$ is $0$ and $Cl$ is $-1$.
The total charge on the complex is $+1$.
$x + 4(0) + 2(-1) = +1$
$x - 2 = +1$
$x = +3$
Therefore,the oxidation state of $Cr$ is $+3$.
84
MediumMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of $[Co(NH_3)_5NO_2]Cl_2$ is .....
A
Pentaamminenitrito-$N$-cobalt$(III)$ chloride
B
Pentaamminenitrocobalt$(III)$ chloride
C
Pentaamminenitrosocobalt$(III)$ chloride
D
None of these

Solution

(A) In the complex $[Co(NH_3)_5NO_2]Cl_2$,the oxidation state of $Co$ is calculated as: $x + 5(0) + 1(-1) = 2(1) \implies x - 1 = 2 \implies x = +3$.
The ligand $NH_3$ is named as 'ammine' and $NO_2^-$ is named as 'nitrito-$N$'.
Since there are $5$ ammine ligands,it is 'pentaammine'.
Combining these,the $IUPAC$ name is 'Pentaamminenitrito-$N$-cobalt$(III)$ chloride'.
85
EasyMCQ
The oxidation state of the metal in the complex ion $[PtCl_6]^{2-}$ is....
A
$+1$
B
$+2$
C
$+3$
D
$+4$

Solution

(D) The charge on the complex ion is equal to the sum of the oxidation state of the metal and the charge on the ligands.
Let the oxidation state of $Pt$ be $x$.
The charge on the $Cl^-$ ligand is $-1$.
Therefore,$x + 6 \times (-1) = -2$.
$x - 6 = -2$.
$x = +4$.
Thus,the oxidation state of $Pt$ in $[PtCl_6]^{2-}$ is $+4$.
86
DifficultMCQ
$Li[AlH_4]$ is the molecular formula of which complex?
A
Potassium hexanitrito ferrate $(III)$
B
Bis(acetylacetonato)oxo vanadium $(IV)$
C
Pentaamminechlorocobalt $(III)$ ion
D
Lithium tetrahydridoaluminate $(III)$

Solution

(D) The $IUPAC$ name for the complex $Li[AlH_4]$ is determined by naming the cation first,followed by the anion.
$1$. The cation is $Li^+$,which is named as Lithium.
$2$. The anion is $[AlH_4]^-$,which is a complex anion.
$3$. The ligand is $H^-$,named as hydrido. Since there are $4$ ligands,it is named as tetrahydrido.
$4$. The central metal atom is Aluminum,which in an anionic complex is named as Aluminate.
$5$. The oxidation state of $Al$ is calculated as: $x + 4(-1) = -1$,so $x = +3$. Thus,it is Aluminate $(III)$.
Combining these,the name is Lithium tetrahydridoaluminate $(III)$.
87
DifficultMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name for $[(NH_3)_5Cr(OH)Cr(NH_3)_5]^{5+}$ is:
A
$\mu$-hydroxo bis(pentaamminechromium)$(III)$ ion
B
$\mu$-dihydroxo bis(decaamminechromium)$(V)$ ion
C
$\mu$-hydroxo bis(octaamminechromium)$(V)$ ion
D
$\mu$-hydroxo bis(pentaamminechromium)$(V)$ ion

Solution

(A) $1$. Identify the bridging ligand: The $OH^-$ group acts as a bridge between two $Cr$ centers,denoted as $\mu$-hydroxo.
$2$. Identify the coordination spheres: Each $Cr$ is bonded to $5$ $NH_3$ molecules,so we use the prefix 'bis' for two units of 'pentaamminechromium'.
$3$. Calculate the oxidation state of $Cr$: Let the oxidation state of $Cr$ be $x$. The total charge is $+5$. The charge of $NH_3$ is $0$ and $OH^-$ is $-1$. Thus,$2x + (-1) = +5$,which gives $2x = +6$,so $x = +3$.
$4$. Combine the parts: The name is $\mu$-hydroxo bis(pentaamminechromium$(III)$) ion.
88
MediumMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of $[Ni(NH_3)_4][NiCl_4]$ is .....
A
Tetraamminenickel $(II)$ tetrachloridonickelate $(II)$
B
Tetraamminenickel $(II)$ tetrachloridonickel $(II)$
C
Tetraamminenickelate $(II)$ tetrachloridonickel $(II)$
D
Tetraamminenickel $(II)$ tetrachloridonickel $(0)$

Solution

(A) $1$. The given complex is $[Ni(NH_3)_4][NiCl_4]$.
$2$. The cation is $[Ni(NH_3)_4]^{2+}$ and the anion is $[NiCl_4]^{2-}$.
$3$. In the cation $[Ni(NH_3)_4]^{2+}$,the oxidation state of $Ni$ is $x + 4(0) = +2$,so $x = +2$. The name is tetraamminenickel $(II)$.
$4$. In the anion $[NiCl_4]^{2-}$,the oxidation state of $Ni$ is $x + 4(-1) = -2$,so $x = +2$. Since it is an anionic complex,the metal name ends in '-ate',so it is tetrachloridonickelate $(II)$.
$5$. Combining these,the $IUPAC$ name is tetraamminenickel $(II)$ tetrachloridonickelate $(II)$.
89
MediumMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of $Fe(CO)_5$ is.......
A
Pentacarbonylferrate $(0)$
B
Pentacarbonylferrate $(III)$
C
Pentacarbonyliron $(0)$
D
Pentacarbonyliron $(II)$

Solution

(C) In the complex $Fe(CO)_5$,$CO$ is a neutral ligand (carbonyl).
Let the oxidation state of $Fe$ be $x$.
Since $CO$ is neutral,its charge is $0$.
$x + 5(0) = 0$
$x = 0$
According to $IUPAC$ nomenclature for neutral complexes,the metal name remains as it is (Iron) followed by its oxidation state in parentheses.
Therefore,the name is Pentacarbonyliron $(0)$.
90
MediumMCQ
What is the $IUPAC$ name of $Fe(CO)_5$?
A
Pentacarbonylferrate $(0)$
B
Pentacarbonylferrate $(III)$
C
Pentacarbonyliron $(0)$
D
Pentacarbonylferrate $(II)$

Solution

(C) The complex $Fe(CO)_5$ is a neutral coordination compound.
In this complex,$CO$ is a neutral ligand (carbonyl).
Since the overall charge of the complex is $0$,the oxidation state of the central metal atom $Fe$ is $0$.
According to $IUPAC$ nomenclature rules for neutral complexes,the metal name is written as it is (iron) followed by its oxidation state in parentheses.
Therefore,the $IUPAC$ name is $Pentacarbonyliron(0)$.
91
MediumMCQ
The formula for the complex tris(ethylenediamine)cobalt$(III)$ sulfate is .....
A
$[Co(en)_2]SO_4$
B
$[Co(en)_3]SO_4$
C
$[Co(en)_3]_2(SO_4)_3$
D
$[Co(en)_3]SO_4$

Solution

(C) $1$. The central metal ion is Cobalt with an oxidation state of $+III$,denoted as $Co^{3+}$.
$2$. The ligand is ethylenediamine (en),which is a neutral bidentate ligand. The prefix 'tris' indicates there are $3$ such ligands,so the coordination sphere is $[Co(en)_3]^{3+}$.
$3$. The counter ion is sulfate,which has a charge of $-2$,denoted as $SO_4^{2-}$.
$4$. To balance the charges,we need $2$ units of the complex cation $[Co(en)_3]^{3+}$ and $3$ units of the sulfate anion $SO_4^{2-}$.
$5$. Thus,the formula is $[Co(en)_3]_2(SO_4)_3$.
92
DifficultMCQ
The molecular formula of dichloridobis(urea)copper $(II)$ is ........
A
$[Cu(NH_2CONH_2)_2Cl_2]$
B
$[CuCl_2(NH_2CONH_2)_2]$
C
$[Cu(NH_2CONH_2)Cl]Cl$
D
$[CuCl_2](NH_2CONH_2)_2$

Solution

(A) The $IUPAC$ name is dichloridobis(urea)copper $(II)$.
$1$. The central metal ion is Copper $(II)$,which means $Cu^{2+}$.
$2$. 'Dichlorido' indicates two chloride ligands $(Cl^-)$.
$3$. 'Bis(urea)' indicates two urea ligands $(NH_2CONH_2)$.
$4$. Combining these,the coordination entity is $[Cu(NH_2CONH_2)_2Cl_2]$.
Thus,the correct formula is $[Cu(NH_2CONH_2)_2Cl_2]$.
93
MediumMCQ
The molecular formula of the complex dichloridodiammineplatinum$(II)$ is ......
A
$[PtCl_2(NH_3)_2]$
B
$[Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2]$
C
$[Pt(NH_3)_4]Cl_2$
D
$[Pt(NH_3)_2]Cl_4$

Solution

(B) $1$. The central metal atom is platinum $(Pt)$ with an oxidation state of $+II$.
$2$. The ligands are two chloride ions $(Cl^-)$ and two ammonia molecules $(NH_3)$.
$3$. According to $IUPAC$ nomenclature rules for coordination compounds,the ligands are listed in alphabetical order: ammine $(NH_3)$ comes before chloride $(Cl^-)$.
$4$. The prefix 'di' is used for both ligands,resulting in 'diamminedichlorido'.
$5$. Combining these,the coordination entity is $[Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2]$.
$6$. Since the complex is neutral,the formula is $[Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2]$.
94
DifficultMCQ
What is the $IUPAC$ name of sodium nitroprusside?
A
Sodium nitroferricyanide
B
Sodium nitroferrocyanide
C
Sodium pentacyanonitrosylferrate
D
Sodium pentacyanonitrosylferrate $(III)$

Solution

(D) The formula of sodium nitroprusside is $Na_2[Fe(CN)_5NO]$.
In this complex,the ligand $NO$ is present as $NO^+$ (nitrosonium ion).
Let the oxidation state of $Fe$ be $x$.
$2(+1) + x + 5(-1) + 1 = 0$
$2 + x - 5 + 1 = 0$
$x - 2 = 0$
$x = +2$.
Therefore,the $IUPAC$ name is sodium pentacyanonitrosylferrate $(II)$.
Note: Option $(D)$ is often cited in older textbooks as $(III)$ due to the assumption of $NO$ as a neutral ligand,but the correct oxidation state of $Fe$ is $+2$ when $NO$ is treated as $NO^+$.
95
MediumMCQ
$K_2[Zn(OH)_4]$ is the chemical formula for which coordination compound?
A
Potassium hexanitritoferrate $(III)$
B
Bis(acetylacetonato)oxovanadium $(IV)$
C
Potassium tetrahydroxozincate $(II)$
D
Sodium pentacyanonitrosylsulfidoferrate $(II)$

Solution

(C) To name the coordination compound $K_2[Zn(OH)_4]$:
$1$. The cation is potassium $(K^+)$.
$2$. The coordination entity is $[Zn(OH)_4]^{2-}$.
$3$. The ligand is hydroxide $(OH^-)$,which is named as 'hydroxo'. Since there are four,it is 'tetrahydroxo'.
$4$. The central metal is zinc,and since the complex is anionic,it is named as 'zincate'.
$5$. The oxidation state of $Zn$ is calculated as: $x + 4(-1) = -2$,so $x = +2$.
$6$. Combining these,the $IUPAC$ name is Potassium tetrahydroxozincate $(II)$.
96
EasyMCQ
Determine the oxidation state of $Cr$ in $[Cr(NH_3)_4Cl_2]^+$.
A
$0$
B
$+1$
C
$+2$
D
$+3$

Solution

(D) Let the oxidation state of $Cr$ be $x$.
For the complex $[Cr(NH_3)_4Cl_2]^+$,the sum of oxidation states of all atoms equals the charge on the complex.
$x + 4(0) + 2(-1) = +1$
$x + 0 - 2 = +1$
$x = +3$
Therefore,the oxidation state of $Cr$ is $+3$.
97
MediumMCQ
What is the correct $IUPAC$ name of $[K_4Ni(CN)_4]$?
A
Tetrapotassium tetracyanonickelate $(II)$
B
Potassium tetracyanonickel $(II)$
C
Potassium tetracyanonickelate $(0)$
D
Potassium tetracyanonickelate $(II)$

Solution

(C) $1$. Identify the coordination entity: $[Ni(CN)_4]^{4-}$.
$2$. The oxidation state of $Ni$ is calculated as: $x + 4(-1) = -4$,which gives $x = 0$.
$3$. The complex is an anionic complex,so the metal name ends in '-ate'.
$4$. The correct name is Potassium tetracyanonickelate $(0)$.
98
MediumMCQ
The oxidation state of platinum in $[Pt(NH_3)_5Cl]Cl_3$ is:
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) Let the oxidation state of $Pt$ be $x$.
In the complex $[Pt(NH_3)_5Cl]Cl_3$,the ligands are $5 \ NH_3$ (neutral,charge $= 0$) and $1 \ Cl^-$ (charge $= -1$).
The total charge of the coordination sphere is balanced by $3 \ Cl^-$ ions outside the bracket (each with charge $-1$).
Thus,$x + 5(0) + 1(-1) + 3(-1) = 0$.
$x - 1 - 3 = 0$.
$x - 4 = 0$.
$x = +4$.
99
DifficultMCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of $K_2[OsCl_5N]$ is:
A
Potassium pentachloroazidoosmate $(VIII)$
B
Potassium pentachloroazidoosmate $(VI)$
C
Potassium pentachloronitridoosmate $(VI)$
D
Potassium nitridoosmate $(III)$

Solution

(C) $1$. Identify the coordination entity: $[OsCl_5N]^{2-}$.
$2$. The ligand $N^{3-}$ is named as 'nitrido'.
$3$. The ligand $Cl^-$ is named as 'chloro'.
$4$. The oxidation state of $Os$ is calculated as: $x + 5(-1) + (-3) = -2$,which gives $x - 8 = -2$,so $x = +6$.
$5$. Since the complex ion is anionic,the metal name ends in '-ate',so $Os$ becomes 'osmate'.
$6$. Combining these,the name is Potassium pentachloronitridoosmate $(VI)$.
100
MediumMCQ
Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A
The oxidation state of $Ni$ in $Ni(CO)_4$ is $+4$.
B
The oxidation state of $Ni$ in $Ni(CO)_4$ is zero.
C
$Ni$ is a metal.
D
$CO$ is a gas.

Solution

(A) In the complex $Ni(CO)_4$,$CO$ is a neutral ligand with an oxidation state of $0$.
Let the oxidation state of $Ni$ be $x$.
Then,$x + 4(0) = 0$,which gives $x = 0$.
Therefore,the oxidation state of $Ni$ is $0$.
Statement $A$ claims the oxidation state is $+4$,which is incorrect.

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