Werner's Theory of Coordination Compounds

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Werner's Theory of Coordination Compounds: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Werner's Coordination Theory, Support for Werner's Coordination Theory, Precipitation of AgCl with Excess of AgNO3 & Effective Atomic Number Rule etc.

Important Questions on Werner's Theory of Coordination Compounds

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One mole of complex compound   Co ( NH 3 ) 5 Cl 3  gives 3 mole of ions on dissolution in water. One mole of same complex reacts with two mole of   AgNO 3  solution to form two moles of AgCl (s). The structure of complex is

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One mole of complex compound  Co ( NH 3 ) 5 Cl 3  gives 3 moles of ions on dissolution in water. One mole of the same complex reacts with two moles of  AgNO 3  solution to form two moles of AgCl(s). The structure of the complex is:

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When 1 mol CrCl3.6H2O is treated with excess of AgNO3, 3 mol of AgCl are obtained. The formula of the complex is :

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Which of the following obeys the EAN rule?

(a) Fe η5-C5H52 with Fe2+.

(b) CoNOCO3 with Co°.

(c) Mn2CO10 with Mn°.

(d) V CO6 -with V1-.

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What is the effective atomic number of the metal atoms in Co2(CO)8?

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According to Werner’s theory of valency, transition metals possess:

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The effective atomic number of copper in [Cu(NH3)4] 2+ is

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Identify complex ion in which effective atomic number of the central metal ion is 35. (Given Atomic number of Co=27, Fe=26, Zn=30)

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Calculate the effective atomic number (EAN) of the central metal atom in the compound, Cr(CO)6.

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Calculate the effective atomic number (EAN) of the central metal atom in the compound, K3[Fe(CN)6].

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One mole of complex compound CoNH35Cl3 give 3 moles of ions on dissolution in water. One mole of the same complex reacts with two moles of AgNO3 solution to yield two moles of AgCl(s). The structure of the complex is 

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EAN of iron in K4Fe(CN)6 is

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Complex compounds are molecular compounds which retain their identities even when dissolved in water. They do not give all the simple ions in solution but instead furnish complex ions. The complex compounds are often called co-ordination compounds because certain groups called ligands are attached to the central metal ion by co-ordinate or dative bonds. Co-ordination compounds exhibit isomerism, both structural and stereoisomerism. The structure, magnetic property, colour and electrical properties of complexes are explained by various theories.

Arrange the following compounds in order of their molar conductance :

(i) K[Co(NO2)4(NH3)2]
(ii) [Cr(ONO)3(NH3)3]
(iii) [Cr(NO2)(NH3)5]3[Co(NO2)6]2
(iv) Mg[Cr(NO2)5(NH3)]

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Oxidation number of Co in CoNH33H2O2Cl+ is:

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On the basis of Werner's theory explain, why cobalt amine complex, CoCl34NH3 when treated with AgNO3 solution precipitates only one Cl- ion even though there are three Cl- ions.

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The solutions of two compounds listed in Column-I when taken in molecular proportions give coordination compounds on evaporation. Match these compounds with their  relative properties which is/are listed in Column-II.

  Column-I   Column-II
A) Fe(CN)2+  4KCN p) Coordination number of central metal ion in six
B) CuSO4+4NH3 q) Coordination number of central metal ion is four
C) 3NaF+AlF3 r) Coordination number of central metal ion is two
D) AgCN+  KCN s) Oxidation state of central metal ion is +2
    t) Overall charge on complex ion is +2

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Among the given complex compounds EAN rule is not obeyed by 

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Among the following complexes, the complex which can be reduced easily is :

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 What will be the primary valency of cobalt in the complex Co(NH3)5ClCl2, according to Werner’s theory? 

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Which of the following will not give test of chloride ions with AgNO3.