Question 1

Which of the following pairs of coordination compounds or complex ions are examples of linkage isomers?

Accepted Answer

A)   [Cu(NH3) 5Br]Cl and [Cu(NH3) 5Cl]Br
B)   [Fe(NH3) 2(H2O) 4]Br2 and [Fe(NH3) 4(H2O) 2]Br2
C)   [Mn(CO) 5NO2]2+ and [Mn(CO) 5ONO]2+
D)   [Fe(NH3) 2(H2O) 4]Cl2 and [Fe(NH3) 2(H2O) 4]I2
E)   [Ti(H2O) 6]3+ and [Ti(NH3) 6]3+

Question 2

Which of the following can function as a chelating agent?

Accepted Answer

A)   OH-
B)   H2O
C)   C2O42-  
D)   NH3

Question 3

Identify the transition metal that is used in hemoglobin synthesis in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A)   potassium
B)   zinc
C)   copper
D)   manganese
E)   chromium

Question 4

What is a coordinate covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is formed through the sh...

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: optical
linkage
coordination
mer-fac
cis-trans

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The Answer of [Cr(en)₃]³⁺ and [Ni(CN)₂(OH)₂]^2- and [Cr(NH₃)₃(CO)₃]³⁺ and [Cu(SCN)₄]^{3- is...}

Question 6

Identify the transition metal that is the coordinated metal in chlorophyll.

Accepted Answer

A)   magnesium
B)   manganese
C)   selenium
D)   iron
E)   silver

Question 7

What is the Lanthanide contraction?

Accepted Answer

It is the explanation for why the 6th pe...

Question 8

Name the following: [Fe(CO) 6][Ag(CN) 2]2

Accepted Answer

A)   iron(III)  hexacarbonylsilverdicyanide
B)   hexacarbonyliron(II)  dicyanoargentate
C)   iron(II)  carbonyl silvercyanide
D)   hexacarbonyliron(III)  dicyanosilvate
E)   iron(II)  hexacarbonyl silvercyanide

Question 9

Identify the transition metal that is used in fat and carbohydrate synthesis in the human body.

Accepted Answer

A)   potassium
B)   zinc
C)   copper
D)   manganese
E)   chromium

Question 10

Choose the bidentate ligand from the substances below.

Accepted Answer

A)   ethylenediamine
B)   EDTA
C)   chloride ion
D)   ammonia
E)   carbon monoxide

Question 11

Identify the isomers that have ligands with different spatial arrangements about the metal ions.

Accepted Answer

A)   linkage isomers
B)   geometric isomers
C)   coordination isomers
D)   optical isomers
E)   structural isomers

Question 12

Which ion would you expect to have the largest crystal field splitting Δ?

Accepted Answer

A)   [Rh(CN) 6]4-
B)   [Rh(CN) 6]3-
C)   [Rh(H2O) 6]2+
D)   [Rh(H2O) 6]3+

Question 13

How many unpaired electrons would you expect for the complex ion: [Cr(CN) 6]4-?

Accepted Answer

A)   0
B)   5
C)   3
D)   1
E)   2

Question 14

Which of the following complex ions absorbs light of the longest wavelength?

Accepted Answer

A)   [Cr(CN) 6]3-
B)   [CrCl6]3-
C)   [Cr(en) 3]3+
D)   [Cr(NH3) 6]3+
E)   [Cr(NO2) 6]3-

Question 15

Which of the following species is diamagnetic?

Accepted Answer

A)   an isolated, gas-phase Mn2+ ion
B)   a high-spin octahedral Fe2+ complex
C)   an isolated, gas-phase Cu2+ ion
D)   a low-spin octahedral Co3+ complex

Question 16

Choose the electron configuration for Ru7+.

Accepted Answer

A)   [Kr]5s14d1
B)   [Kr]5s24d3
C)   [Kr]5s24d1
D)   [Kr]
E)   [Kr]5s24d6

Question 17

The complex ion,[Ni(NH3) 6]2+,has a maximum absorption near 580 nm.Calculate the crystal field splitting energy (in kJ/mol) for this ion.

Accepted Answer

A)   114 kJ/mol
B)   292 kJ/mol
C)   343 kJ/mol
D)   206 kJ/mol
E)   485 kJ/mol

Question 18

Explain how EDTA is used to treat lead poisoning.

Accepted Answer

A calcium complex of EDTA is a...

Question 19

Identify the structure that fac-mer isomerism can occur in.

Accepted Answer

A)   MA4B2
B)   MA5B
C)   MAB
D)   MA3B3
E)   MAB2

Question 20

Choose the electron configuration for Cr3+.

Accepted Answer

A)   [Ne]3s23p6
B)   [Ar]4s13d2
C)   [Ar]4s23d1
D)   [Ar]4s23d7
E)   [Ar]3d3

Exam 25: Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds

How many unpaired electrons would you expect for the complex ion: [Cr(CN) ₆]^4-?

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What is the Lanthanide contraction?

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The complex ion,[Ni(NH₃) ₆]²⁺,has a maximum absorption near 580 nm.Calculate the crystal field splitting energy (in kJ/mol) for this ion.

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Name the following: [Fe(CO) ₆][Ag(CN) ₂]₂

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Identify the structure that fac-mer isomerism can occur in.

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Identify the transition metal that is used in hemoglobin synthesis in the human body.

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Which of the following can function as a chelating agent?

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Choose the electron configuration for Ru⁷⁺.

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Which of the following pairs of coordination compounds or complex ions are examples of linkage isomers?

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Identify the transition metal that is the coordinated metal in chlorophyll.

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What is a coordinate covalent bond?

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Which of the following species is diamagnetic?

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Which of the following complex ions absorbs light of the longest wavelength?

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Identify the transition metal that is used in fat and carbohydrate synthesis in the human body.

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Explain how EDTA is used to treat lead poisoning.

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Choose the electron configuration for Cr³⁺.

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Which ion would you expect to have the largest crystal field splitting Δ?

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Exam 25: Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds

How many unpaired electrons would you expect for the complex ion: [Cr(CN) 6]4-?

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What is the Lanthanide contraction?

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Choose the bidentate ligand from the substances below.

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The complex ion,[Ni(NH3) 6]2+,has a maximum absorption near 580 nm.Calculate the crystal field splitting energy (in kJ/mol) for this ion.

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Name the following: [Fe(CO) 6][Ag(CN) 2]2

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Identify the structure that fac-mer isomerism can occur in.

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Identify the transition metal that is used in hemoglobin synthesis in the human body.

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Which of the following can function as a chelating agent?

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Choose the electron configuration for Ru7+.

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Which of the following pairs of coordination compounds or complex ions are examples of linkage isomers?

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Identify the transition metal that is the coordinated metal in chlorophyll.

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What is a coordinate covalent bond?

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Which of the following species is diamagnetic?

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Which of the following complex ions absorbs light of the longest wavelength?

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Identify the transition metal that is used in fat and carbohydrate synthesis in the human body.

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Explain how EDTA is used to treat lead poisoning.

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Choose the electron configuration for Cr3+.

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Which ion would you expect to have the largest crystal field splitting Δ?

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How many unpaired electrons would you expect for the complex ion: [Cr(CN) ₆]^4-?

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The complex ion,[Ni(NH₃) ₆]²⁺,has a maximum absorption near 580 nm.Calculate the crystal field splitting energy (in kJ/mol) for this ion.

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Name the following: [Fe(CO) ₆][Ag(CN) ₂]₂

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