Question 1

According to valence bond theory,what hybrid orbitals are occupied by the ligands in the complex [Mn(H2O) 6]2+?

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A)  dsp3
B)  sp3
C)  d2sp3
D)  sp2
E)  dsp2F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Which complex is capable of forming geometric isomers?

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A)  K3[FeCl6]
B)  [Co(NH3) 5Br]Br2
C)  [Co(NH3) 6]Br3
D)  [Pd(NH3) 2Br2]
E)  [Pt(NH3) 4]Br2F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 3

The complex ion NiCl42- is tetrahedral.The number of unpaired electrons in the complex is

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A)  2.
B)  3.
C)  0.
D)  4.
E)  1.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following salts would not be expected to be colored in aqueous solution?

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A)  CoCl2
B)  FeCl2
C)  CuCl2
D)  CuCl
E)  CrCl3F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following first-row transition elements is not able to have a +3 oxidation state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sc
B)  Cr
C)  V
D)  Zn
E)  FeF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

What bond hybridization is associated with octahedral complexes?

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A)  d2sp3
B)  sp3
C)  sp
D)  dsp3
E)  dsp2F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Ag+ forms many complexes with a coordination number of 2.Some of these are [Ag(NH3) 2]+,[Ag(CN) 2]-,and [Ag(S2O3) 2]3-.Which of the following statements is true?

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A)  The hybridization of Ag+ is sp2.
B)  In these complexes,Ag+ is a Lewis base.
C)  In these complexes,the ligands are monodentate.
D)  The hybridization of Ag+ is dsp.
E)  The Ag+ complexes are good reducing agents.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

In which compound is cobalt in the highest oxidation state?

Accepted Answer

A)  Co2(CO) 8
B)  [Co(NH3) 6]Cl2
C)  [Co(NH3) 4Cl2]Cl
D)  Na2[CoCl4]
E)  K4[CoF6]F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

What is the coordination number of cobalt in [Co(en) 2Cl2]Cl?
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Accepted Answer

A)  6
B)  3
C)  4
D)  5
E)  7F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 10

What is the formula for the pentaamminehydroxochromium(II) ion?

Accepted Answer

A)  [Cr(NH3) 5(OH) 5]2+
B)  [Cr(NH3) 5(OH) 5]3-
C)  [Cr(NH3) 5(OH) ]2+
D)  [Cr(NH3) 5(OH) ]+
E)  [Cr(NH3) (OH) 5]3-F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 11

Which of the following salts would not be expected to be colored in aqueous solution?

Accepted Answer

A)  NiCl2
B)  CuCl2
C)  CrCl2
D)  TiCl3
E)  CdCl2F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

A property that many representative nonmetals and many transition elements share is that they both have

Accepted Answer

A)  color in many compounds.
B)  many paramagnetic compounds.
C)  high electronegativities.
D)  many compounds that observe the octet rule.
E)  many oxidation states.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

In which of the following complexes does the transition metal have a d8 configuration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cu(H2O) 62+
B)  Fe(CN) 63-
C)  Ni(CO) 4
D)  PtCl42-
E)  Zn(NH3) 42+F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 14

What is the maximum oxidation state for niobium,Nb?

Accepted Answer

A)  4
B)  3
C)  2
D)  6
E)  5F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements concerning crystal field theory is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  In an isolated metal ion the d-orbitals have identical energies.
B)  In low spin octahedral complexes the electrons are concentrated in the dxy,dxz,and dyz orbitals.
C)  High spin complexes have the minimum of unpaired electrons.
D)  Strong bonding ligands favor a larger crystal field splitting (Δ) than weak bonding ligands.
E)  Low spin complexes are favored when the electron pairing energy (P) is less than the crystal field splitting (Δ) .F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Exam 22: The Transition Elements and Coordination Compounds

In which of the following complexes does the transition metal have a d⁸ configuration?

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What is the formula for the pentaamminehydroxochromium(II) ion?

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What bond hybridization is associated with octahedral complexes?

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Which of the following statements concerning crystal field theory is incorrect?

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According to valence bond theory,what hybrid orbitals are occupied by the ligands in the complex [Mn(H₂O) ₆]²⁺?

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Which of the following salts would not be expected to be colored in aqueous solution?

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A property that many representative nonmetals and many transition elements share is that they both have

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Which of the following salts would not be expected to be colored in aqueous solution?

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What is the maximum oxidation state for niobium,Nb?

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The complex ion NiCl₄^2- is tetrahedral.The number of unpaired electrons in the complex is

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In which compound is cobalt in the highest oxidation state?

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What is the coordination number of cobalt in [Co(en) ₂Cl₂]Cl? En =

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Which of the following first-row transition elements is not able to have a +3 oxidation state?

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Ag⁺ forms many complexes with a coordination number of 2.Some of these are [Ag(NH₃) ₂]⁺,[Ag(CN) ₂]^-,and [Ag(S₂O₃) ₂]^3-.Which of the following statements is true?

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Which complex is capable of forming geometric isomers?

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Exam 22: The Transition Elements and Coordination Compounds

In which of the following complexes does the transition metal have a d8 configuration?

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What is the formula for the pentaamminehydroxochromium(II) ion?

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What bond hybridization is associated with octahedral complexes?

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Which of the following statements concerning crystal field theory is incorrect?

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According to valence bond theory,what hybrid orbitals are occupied by the ligands in the complex [Mn(H2O) 6]2+?

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Which of the following salts would not be expected to be colored in aqueous solution?

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A property that many representative nonmetals and many transition elements share is that they both have

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Which of the following salts would not be expected to be colored in aqueous solution?

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What is the maximum oxidation state for niobium,Nb?

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The complex ion NiCl42- is tetrahedral.The number of unpaired electrons in the complex is

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In which compound is cobalt in the highest oxidation state?

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What is the coordination number of cobalt in [Co(en) 2Cl2]Cl? ​ En =

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Which of the following first-row transition elements is not able to have a +3 oxidation state?

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Ag+ forms many complexes with a coordination number of 2.Some of these are [Ag(NH3) 2]+,[Ag(CN) 2]-,and [Ag(S2O3) 2]3-.Which of the following statements is true?

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Which complex is capable of forming geometric isomers?

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In which of the following complexes does the transition metal have a d⁸ configuration?

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According to valence bond theory,what hybrid orbitals are occupied by the ligands in the complex [Mn(H₂O) ₆]²⁺?

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The complex ion NiCl₄^2- is tetrahedral.The number of unpaired electrons in the complex is

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What is the coordination number of cobalt in [Co(en) ₂Cl₂]Cl? En =

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Ag⁺ forms many complexes with a coordination number of 2.Some of these are [Ag(NH₃) ₂]⁺,[Ag(CN) ₂]^-,and [Ag(S₂O₃) ₂]^3-.Which of the following statements is true?

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