Question 1

What is the systematic name for [Cu(NH3) 4]Cl2?

Accepted Answer

A)  dichlorotetraamminecuprate(II) 
B)  tetraamminecopper(II) chloride
C)  copper(II) ammonium chloride
D)  tetraaminocopper(II) chloride
E)  tetramminecopper(II) dichlorideF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 2

The oxidation number of Co in [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl is +1.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How many 4d electrons does a ground-state Ag+ ion have?

Accepted Answer

A)  8
B)  1
C)  10
D)  2
E)  9F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

Molecules or ions that surround the metal in a complex ion are called ___________.

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Question 5

_____________ _________ have the ability to hold the metal ion,in the complex ion,like a claw.

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Question 6

The systematic name of the coordination compound K2[Co(H2O)2I4] is potassium diaquotetraiodocobaltate(II).

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is

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A)  not useful as a chelating agent.
B)  an effective antidote for heavy metal poisoning (e.g.,Pb2+ and Hg2+) .
C)  a monodentate ligand.
D)  known to form unstable complex ions with Fe3+,Hg2+,and Zn2+.
E)  known to form complexes with platinum that inhibit the growth of cancerous cells.F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following species could exist as isomers?

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A)  [Co(H2O) 4Cl2]+
B)  [Pt(NH3) Br3]-
C)  [Pt(en) Cl2]
D)  [Pt(NH3) 3Cl]+
E)  [CuBr4]2+F) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

A complex ion and one or more counter ions are often the components of what type of compounds?

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Coordinati...

Question 10

What name is given to the species that has the ability to hold the metal atom,in the complex ion,like a claw?

Accepted Answer

A)  Claw complex
B)  Grasp agent
C)  Chelating agent
D)  Clutch ligand
E)  Clasp a ligandF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Octahedral complexes can exhibit geometric and optical isomerism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Consider the following octahedral complex structures,each involving ethylene diamine and two different,unidentate ligands X and Y.  Which,if any,of the following pairs are optical isomers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Structures 1 and 2
B)  Structures 1 and 3
C)  Structures 1 and 4
D)  Structures 3 and 4
E)  Structures 1,2,3,and 4F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

What is the difference between a coordination compound and a complex ion?

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A coordination compound genera...

Question 14

Which of the following metals is capable of forming complexes spanning the largest range of oxidation numbers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cu
B)  Sc
C)  Fe
D)  Mn
E)  NiF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 15

If the plane of polarization is rotated to the left then the isomer is ____________.

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Question 16

An equimolar mixture (50:50 ratio)of two enantiomers is called a(n)________ _________.

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Question 17

Which of the following ligands is most likely to form a high-spin octahedral complex with cobalt(II) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  CN-
B)  en (ethylenediamine) 
C)  NH3
D)  CO
E)  I-F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

How many 4d electrons does a ground-state Mo atom have?

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  4
C)  3
D)  5
E)  2F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

How many geometric isomers can the following square-planar complex have?

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  2
C)  3
D)  4
E)  6F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Write the formula for diamminedichloroethylenediaminecobalt(III) bromide.

Accepted Answer

A)  [CoCl2(en) (NH3) 2]Br
B)  [CoCl2(en) (NH3) 2]Br2
C)  [CoCl2(en) 2(NH3) 2]Br
D)  [CoCl2(en) 2(NH3) 2]Br2
E)  (NH3) 2Cl2(en) Co3BrF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Exam 22: Coordination Chemistry

How many 4d electrons does a ground-state Ag+ ion have?

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What is the difference between a coordination compound and a complex ion?

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Write the formula for diamminedichloroethylenediaminecobalt(III) bromide.

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The oxidation number of Co in [Co(NH3)4Cl2]Cl is +1.

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Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) is

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The systematic name of the coordination compound K2[Co(H2O)2I4] is potassium diaquotetraiodocobaltate(II).

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A complex ion and one or more counter ions are often the components of what type of compounds?

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Octahedral complexes can exhibit geometric and optical isomerism.

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Which of the following ligands is most likely to form a high-spin octahedral complex with cobalt(II) ?

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What name is given to the species that has the ability to hold the metal atom,in the complex ion,like a claw?

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How many 4d electrons does a ground-state Mo atom have?

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If the plane of polarization is rotated to the left then the isomer is ____________.

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What is the systematic name for [Cu(NH3) 4]Cl2?

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Which of the following metals is capable of forming complexes spanning the largest range of oxidation numbers?

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How many geometric isomers can the following square-planar complex have?

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Molecules or ions that surround the metal in a complex ion are called ___________.

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Consider the following octahedral complex structures,each involving ethylene diamine and two different,unidentate ligands X and Y. Which,if any,of the following pairs are optical isomers?

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_____________ _________ have the ability to hold the metal ion,in the complex ion,like a claw.

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An equimolar mixture (50:50 ratio)of two enantiomers is called a(n)________ _________.

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Which of the following species could exist as isomers?

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How many 4d electrons does a ground-state Ag⁺ ion have?

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The oxidation number of Co in [Co(NH₃)₄Cl₂]Cl is +1.

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The systematic name of the coordination compound K₂[Co(H₂O)₂I₄] is potassium diaquotetraiodocobaltate(II).

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What is the systematic name for [Cu(NH₃) ₄]Cl₂?

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_____ _ have the ability to hold the metal ion,in the complex ion,like a claw.

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