Question 1

Why is the +2 oxidation state so common among transition elements?

Accepted Answer

The outermost (ns²) electrons are easily lost, producing the +2 oxidation state.

Question 2

Give the systematic name for Cr(CO) 3(NH3) 3.

Accepted Answer

A)   chromiumtriaminotricarbonyl
B)   triamminechromium carbonate
C)   triamminetricarbonylchromate(0) 
D)   triamminetricarbonylchromium(0) 
E)   None of these choices is correct.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

What is the highest possible oxidation state for palladium, Pd?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The compound K3[Fe(CN) 6] is used in calico printing and wool dyeing. Give its systematic name.

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A)   potassium iron(III)  hexacyanate
B)   tripotassium iron(III)  hexacyanate
C)   potassium hexacyanoferrate(III) 
D)   potassium hexacyanideferrate
E)   None of these choices is correct.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

The maximum oxidation state of an element in the first transition series never exceeds its group number.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Valence Bond theory rationalizes octahedral geometry by assuming a d2sp3 hybridization pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 7

How many unpaired electrons will there be in a high-spin octahedral complex of Fe(II) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   0
B)   2
C)   4
D)   6
E)   None of these choices is correct.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

In the compound K[Co(C2O4) 2(H2O) 2] (where C2O42¯ = oxalate)  the oxidation number and coordination number of cobalt are, respectively:

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

Question 9

The ground state electronic configuration of Zn2+ is:

Accepted Answer

A)   [Ar]4s23d8
B)   [Ar]4s23d10
C)   [Ar]4s13d9
D)   [Ar]3d10
E)   [Ar]3d8F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Give 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)   None of these choices is correct.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Square planar complexes can exhibit both geometric and optical isomerism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Write the formula for pentaamminechlorocobalt(III)  chloride.

Accepted Answer

A)   [Co(NH3) 5Cl]Cl
B)   [Co(NH3) 5Cl]Cl2
C)   [Co(NH3) 5Cl]Cl3
D)   [Co(NH3) 5Cl]Cl4
E)   None of these choices is correct.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

The compound Rh(CO)(H)(PH3)2 forms cis and trans isomers. Use this information to predict the geometry of this complex, and draw the geometric isomers.

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The complex has four ligands a...

Question 14

Which of the following species could exist as isomers?

Accepted Answer

A)   [Co(H2O) 4Cl2]+
B)   [Pt(NH3) Br3]¯
C)   [Pt(en) Cl2]
D)   [Pt(NH3) 3Cl]+
E)   None of these choices is correct.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

In complexes of transition metals, the maximum coordination number of the metal is equal to its number of d electrons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

When the ethylenediaminetetraacetate ion (EDTA4¯)  forms a complex with a transition metal ion, how many electrons does it normally donate to the metal?

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   6
C)   8
D)   10
E)   12F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

The conversion of the chromate ion (CrO42¯) to the dichromate ion (Cr2O72¯) is a redox process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following coordination numbers applies to octahedral complexes?

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   5
C)   6
D)   8
E)   None of these choices is correct.F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 19

The oxidation and coordination numbers of cobalt in the compound [Co(NH3) 5Cl]Cl2 are, respectively:

Accepted Answer

A)   2 and 6.
B)   2 and 8.
C)   3 and 6.
D)   3 and 8.
E)   None of these choices is correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the oxidation states of chromium has the largest valence-state electronegativity?

Accepted Answer

A)   chromium(0) 
B)   chromium(II) 
C)   chromium(III) 
D)   chromium(IV) 
E)   chromium(VI) F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 23: The Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds

Why is the +2 oxidation state so common among transition elements?

Correct AnswerverifiedThe outermost (ns2) electrons are easily lost, producing the +2 oxidation state.

Give the systematic name for Cr(CO) 3(NH3) 3.

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What is the highest possible oxidation state for palladium, Pd?

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The compound K3[Fe(CN) 6] is used in calico printing and wool dyeing. Give its systematic name.

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The maximum oxidation state of an element in the first transition series never exceeds its group number.

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Valence Bond theory rationalizes octahedral geometry by assuming a d2sp3 hybridization pattern.

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How many unpaired electrons will there be in a high-spin octahedral complex of Fe(II) ?

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In the compound K[Co(C2O4) 2(H2O) 2] (where C2O42¯ = oxalate) the oxidation number and coordination number of cobalt are, respectively:

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The ground state electronic configuration of Zn2+ is:

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Give the systematic name for [Cu(NH3) 4]Cl2.

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Square planar complexes can exhibit both geometric and optical isomerism.

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Write the formula for pentaamminechlorocobalt(III) chloride.

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The compound Rh(CO)(H)(PH3)2 forms cis and trans isomers. Use this information to predict the geometry of this complex, and draw the geometric isomers.

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Which of the following species could exist as isomers?

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In complexes of transition metals, the maximum coordination number of the metal is equal to its number of d electrons.

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When the ethylenediaminetetraacetate ion (EDTA4¯) forms a complex with a transition metal ion, how many electrons does it normally donate to the metal?

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The conversion of the chromate ion (CrO42¯) to the dichromate ion (Cr2O72¯) is a redox process.

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Which of the following coordination numbers applies to octahedral complexes?

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The oxidation and coordination numbers of cobalt in the compound [Co(NH3) 5Cl]Cl2 are, respectively:

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Which of the oxidation states of chromium has the largest valence-state electronegativity?

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The outermost (ns²) electrons are easily lost, producing the +2 oxidation state.

Give the systematic name for Cr(CO) ₃(NH₃) ₃.

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The compound K₃[Fe(CN) ₆] is used in calico printing and wool dyeing. Give its systematic name.

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Valence Bond theory rationalizes octahedral geometry by assuming a d²sp³ hybridization pattern.

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In the compound K[Co(C₂O₄) ₂(H₂O) ₂] (where C₂O₄²¯ = oxalate) the oxidation number and coordination number of cobalt are, respectively:

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The ground state electronic configuration of Zn²⁺ is:

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Give the systematic name for [Cu(NH₃) ₄]Cl₂.

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The compound Rh(CO)(H)(PH₃)₂ forms cis and trans isomers. Use this information to predict the geometry of this complex, and draw the geometric isomers.

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The complex has four ligands a...
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When the ethylenediaminetetraacetate ion (EDTA⁴¯) forms a complex with a transition metal ion, how many electrons does it normally donate to the metal?

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The conversion of the chromate ion (CrO₄²¯) to the dichromate ion (Cr₂O₇²¯) is a redox process.

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The oxidation and coordination numbers of cobalt in the compound [Co(NH₃) ₅Cl]Cl₂ are, respectively:

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