Werner's Theory of Coordination Compounds

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Werner's Theory of Coordination Compounds: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Werner's Coordination Theory, Primary Valency, Secondary Valency, Limitations of Werner's Theory, Effective Atomic Number Rule and, Formulation of Cobalt (III) Chloride-Ammonia Complexes

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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Nickel (Z = 28) combines with a uninegative monodentate ligand X- to form a paramagnetic complex [NiX4]2. The number of unpaired electron/s in nickel and geometry of this complex ion are respectively _____.

 

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The complex that dissolves in water is

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What is secondary valency?

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The complex hexaamine platinum (IV) chloride will give _____ number of ions on ionization.

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The complex having highest electrical conductivity in aqueous solution under similar conditions is _____

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The coordination compound of which one of the following compositions will produce two equivalents of AgCl on reaction with aqueous silver nitrate solution?

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The dark blue colour of the solution formed when excess of ammonia is added to a solution of copper (II) sulphate is due to the presence of the ion.

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The primary and secondary valencies of chromium in the complex ion, dichlorodioxalatochromium(III) are respectively.

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Complexes CoX63-,CoY63+ and CoZ63-absorb at 700,475 and 310nm, respectively. The ligands X,Y and Z most likely are, respectively,

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Identify an addition compound.

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Write any two examples for addition compounds.

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what are addition compounds?

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Describe counter ion in a coordination compound.

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Which of the following is ot the limitation of Werner's theory:

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Explain the term counter ion.

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Which of the following gives the maximum number of ions in aqueous solution?

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Which among the following doesn't form a white precipitate with AgNO3 solution?