Valence Bond Theory

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Valence Bond Theory: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Bonding in Coordination Compounds, Valence Bond Theory, Limitations of Valence Bond Theory & Predicting Geometry from Magnetic Moment etc.

Important Questions on Valence Bond Theory

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Which of the following compound has dsp2hybridization, square planar shape, and diamagnetic behaviour?

[CoCl4]2, [Ni(CN)4]2, [Cr(H2O)2(C2O4)2]

(At.No.:Co=27,Ni=28,Cr=24)

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How many EDTA (ethylene diaminetetracetic acid) molecules are required to make an octahedral complex   Ca 2+  ion?

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Which of the following cyano compounds would exhibit lowest value of paramagnetic behaviour?

(At. No. Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27)

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A square planar complex is formed by hybridisation of which atomic orbitals?

 

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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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What is the hybridisation of central metal atom of complex compound with coordination number 2.

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 The metal with coordination number two in complex compound forms _____ complex.

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What is the geometry of CuNH342+?

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How valence bond limits the electroneutrality and back bonding?

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What are the drawbacks of valence bond theory in coordination compounds?

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Which one of the following has the lowest value of paramagnetic behaviour?

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Which of the following complex is an outer orbital complex?

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Which one of the following has the regular tetrahedral structure?

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NiCl2 in alkaline medium is treated withA᾽ to give a complexB, which is a rosy-red precipitate. The incorrect statement about A and B is:

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Determine magnetic moment of Ni+2 ion.

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The magnetic moment (in μB) of Ni(dimethylglyxoimate)2 complex is closest to:

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Among the following, the square planar geometry is exhibited by:

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What happens if NO reacts with CrCO6?

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Which of the following statements is not true?

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Among the following, the pair of paramagnetic complexes is