Theories of Coordination Compound

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Theories of Coordination Compound: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Valence Bond Theory, Spectrochemical Series, Limitations of Valence Bond Theory, Strong Field Ligands, Crystal Field Splitting in Octahedral Complexes and, Colour in Coordination Compounds

Important Questions on Theories of Coordination Compound

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The structure of which of the following chloro species can be explained on the basis of  dsp2 hybridisation?

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The coordination compound FeCN63- is

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The coordination compound FeCN63- has octahedral geometry.

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The complex FeCN63- is paramagnetic. Explain why?

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Discuss the geometry of the coordination compound FeCN63-.

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Explain the formation of FeCN63- according to valence bond theory.

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The coordination compound NiCN42- is 

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The coordination compound NiCN42- has octahedral geometry.

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The complex NiCN42- is diamagnetic. Expalin why?

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Discuss the hybridisation state of the central atom in the complex NiCN42-.

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Discuss the geometry of the coordination compound NiCN42-.

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Explain the properties of central atom favouring the formation of square planar complexes.

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Which type of ligand favour the formation of tetrahedral complexes?

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State the condition which favours the formation of tetrahedral complexes.

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Explain the properties of central atom favouring the formation of tetrahedral complexes.

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Explain the formation of [Ni(CO)4] based on VBT?

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The coordination compound CoF63- has square planar geometry.

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The compound CoF63- is

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The complex CoF63- is paramagnetic. Explain why?

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Explain the formation of CoF63- according to valence bond theory.