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, Effective Atomic Number Rule, Primary Valency, Secondary Valency, Formulation of Cobalt (III) Chloride-Ammonia Complexes, 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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Which of the following is ot the limitation of Werner's theory:

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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?

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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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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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EAN of iron in K4Fe(CN)6 is

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The IUPAC name of the complex [Pt(NH3)3Br(NO2)Cl]Cl is

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Oxidation number of Co in CoNH33H2O2Cl+ is:

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In cuprammine sulphate the coordination number of copper is?

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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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For the given compounds FeCN6-4 , NiCN4-2 and NiCO4 which of the following statement is correct? 

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What should be the value of  X in NiCOx according to EAN rule?

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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?