Werner's Theory of Coordination Compounds
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
One mole of complex compound gives 3 mole of ions on dissolution in water. One mole of same complex reacts with two mole of solution to form two moles of AgCl (s). The structure of complex is

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

When mol is treated with excess of mol of are obtained. The formula of the complex is :

Which of the following obeys the rule?
(a) .
(b) .
(c) .
(d) .

What is the effective atomic number of the metal atoms in ?

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

The effective atomic number of copper in is

Identify complex ion in which effective atomic number of the central metal ion is . (Given Atomic number of )

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

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

One mole of complex compound give moles of ions on dissolution in water. One mole of the same complex reacts with two moles of solution to yield two moles of . The structure of the complex is

of iron in 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)]

Oxidation number of in is:

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

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 | ||
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A) | p) | Coordination number of central metal ion in six | |
B) | q) | Coordination number of central metal ion is four | |
C) | r) | Coordination number of central metal ion is two | |
D) | s) | Oxidation state of central metal ion is +2 | |
t) | Overall charge on complex ion is +2 |

Among the given complex compounds EAN rule is not obeyed by

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

What will be the primary valency of cobalt in the complex , according to Werner’s theory?

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