Q 11 :    

Correct increasing order for the wavelengths of absorption in the visible region for the complexes of Co3+ is           [2017]
 

  • [Co(H2O)6]3+,[Co(en)3]3+,[Co(NH3)6]3+

     

  • [Co(H2O)6]3+,[Co(NH3)6]3+,[Co(en)3]3+

     

  • [Co(NH3)6]3+,[Co(en)3]3+,[Co(H2O)6]3+

     

  • [Co(en)3]3+,[Co(NH3)6]3+,[Co(H2O)6]3+

     

(4)

Increasing order of crystal field splitting energy is:

H2O<NH3<en

Thus, increasing order of crystal field splitting energy for the given complexes is:

[Co(H2O)6]3+<[Co(NH3)6]3+<[Co(en)3]3+

As, E=hcλ

Thus, increasing order of wavelength of absorption is:

[Co(en)3]3+<[Co(NH3)6]3+<[Co(H2O)6]3+



Q 12 :    

Pick out the correct statement with respect to [Mn(CN)6]3-.               [2017]
 

  • It is sp3d2 hybridised and tetrahedral.

     

  • It is d2sp3 hybridised and octahedral.

     

  • It is dsp2 hybridised and square planar.

     

  • It is sp3d2 hybridised and octahedral.

     

(2)

[Mn(CN)6]3-: Let oxidation state of Mn be x.

x+6×(-1)=-3    x=+3

Electronic configuration of Mn: [Ar]3d54s2

Electronic configuration of Mn3+:  [Ar]3d4

CN- is a strong field ligand, it causes pairing of electrons in the 3d orbital.

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Thus, [Mn(CN)6]3- has d2sp3 hybridisation and has octahedral geometry.



Q 13 :    

Jahn - Teller effect is not observed in high spin complexes of          [2016]
 

  • d7

     

  • d8

     

  • d4

     

  • d9

     

(2)

Jahn–Teller distortion is usually significant for asymmetrically occupied eg orbitals since they are directed towards the ligands and the energy gain is considerably more.

In case of unevenly occupied t2g orbitals, the Jahn–Teller distortion is very weak since the t2g set does not point directly at the ligands and therefore, the energy gain is much less.

High spin complexes :

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Q 14 :    

The hybridization involved in complex [Ni(CN)4]2- is (At. No. Ni = 28)               [2015]
 

  • sp3

     

  • d2sp2

     

  • d2sp3

     

  • dsp2

     

(4)

[Ni(CN)4]2- : Oxidation number of Ni = +2

Electronic configuration of Ni2+: [Ar]3d84s0

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Pairing of electrons in d-orbital takes place due to the presence of strong field ligand (CN-).



Q 15 :    

Among the following complexes the one which shows zero crystal field stabilization energy (CFSE) is         [2014]
 

  • [Mn(H2O)6]3+

     

  • [Fe(H2O)6]3+

     

  • [Co(H2O)6]2+

     

  • [Co(H2O)6]3+

     

(2)

H2O is a weak field ligand, hence Δo < pairing energy. 

CFSE =(-0.4x+0.6y)Δo

where, x and y are no. of electrons occupying t2g and eg orbitals respectively. 

For [Fe(H2O)6]3+ complex ion,

Fe3+ (3d5)=t2g3eg2=-0.4×3+0.6×2=0.0 or 00