Question 1

Which of the following will be diamagnetic?

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A)   Ni2+
B)   Cr2+
C)   Mn2+
D)   Co3+
E)   Ti4+F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

In complexes of transition metals, the maximum coordination number of the metal is equal to its number of d electrons.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Of the 3d transition series of elements, zinc has the greatest atomic radius.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Tetrahedral complexes can exhibit both optical and linkage isomerism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Chromium and manganese are among the transition elements that form several different oxides. Which of the following statements characterize these oxides?

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A)  As the oxidation number on the metal increases, the valence-state electronegativity increases and the oxides change from acidic to basic.
B)  As the oxidation number on the metal increases, the valence-state electronegativity increases and the oxides change from basic to acidic.
C)  As the oxidation number on the metal increases, the valence-state electronegativity decreases and the oxides change from acidic to basic.
D)  As the oxidation number on the metal increases, the valence-state electronegativity decreases and the oxides change from basic to acidic.
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

The inner transition series of elements arise from the filling of f orbitals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Iron(III)  forms an octahedral complex with the ligand CN-. How many unpaired electrons are in the d orbitals of iron?

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A)   1
B)   3
C)   5
D)   7
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

All the actinide series of transition elements are radioactive.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Write the formula for pentaamminechlorocobalt(III)  chloride.

Accepted Answer

A)   [Co(NH3) 5Cl]Cl
B)  [Co(NH3) 5Cl]Cl2
C)  [Co(NH3) 5Cl]Cl3
D)  [Co(NH3) 5Cl]Cl4
E)   None of these choices are correct.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 10

Of the 3d transition series of elements, scandium has the greatest atomic radius.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which one of the following normally acts as a bidentate ligand in complexes with transitionmetal ions?

Accepted Answer

A)   CN-
B)   EDTA4-
C)   SCN-
D)   ethylene diamine
E)   ethylene, C2H4F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

10.0 mL of a 0.100 mol/L solution of a metal ion M2+ is mixed with 10.0 mL of a 0.100 mol/L solution of a ligand L. A reaction occurs in which the product is ML3. Approximately, what is the maximum concentration of ML32+, in mol/L, which could result from this reaction?

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A)   0.100
B)   0.050
C)   0.033
D)   0.025
E)   0.017F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

In the compound [Ni(en) 2(H2O) 2]SO4 (where en = ethylenediamine)  the oxidation number and coordination number of nickel are, respectively

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A)   2 and 6.
B)   4 and 6.
C)   6 and 6.
D)   2 and 4.
E)   4 and 4.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following statements about lanthanides and actinides is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)   The +3 oxidation state is the most common for both lanthanides and actinides.
B)   All of the actinide elements are radioactive.
C)   All of the lanthanide elements occur in nature.
D)   All of the actinide elements are artificially made.
E)   Due to similarities in their chemical properties, the actinide elements are not easily separated from each other.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

The ground state electronic configuration of Cr2+ is

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A)  [Ar]4s13d5.
B)  [Ar]4s23d4.
C)  [Ar]3d4.
D)  [Ar]4s13d3.
E)  [Ar]4s23d2.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 16

In the compound K[Co(C2O4) 2(H2O) 2] (where C2O42- = oxalate)  the oxidation number and coordination number of cobalt are, respectively

Accepted Answer

A)   -1 and 4.
B)   -1 and 6.
C)   3 and 4.
D)   3 and 6.
E)   1 and 6.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following should be the strongest reducing agent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fe
B)   Ru
C)   Os
D)   Re
E)   CuF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 18

The Cu2+ ion has 1 unpaired electron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Valence Bond theory rationalizes octahedral geometry by assuming a d2sp3 hybridization pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If a solution absorbs green light, what is its likely color?

Accepted Answer

A)   red
B)   violet
C)   orange
D)   yellow
E)   blueF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Exam 23: Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds

Which of the following statements about lanthanides and actinides is incorrect?

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Tetrahedral complexes can exhibit both optical and linkage isomerism.

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The ground state electronic configuration of Cr2+ is

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Iron(III) forms an octahedral complex with the ligand CN-. How many unpaired electrons are in the d orbitals of iron?

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All the actinide series of transition elements are radioactive.

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Of the 3d transition series of elements, scandium has the greatest atomic radius.

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If a solution absorbs green light, what is its likely color?

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Of the 3d transition series of elements, zinc has the greatest atomic radius.

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10.0 mL of a 0.100 mol/L solution of a metal ion M2+ is mixed with 10.0 mL of a 0.100 mol/L solution of a ligand L. A reaction occurs in which the product is ML3. Approximately, what is the maximum concentration of ML32+, in mol/L, which could result from this reaction?

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The inner transition series of elements arise from the filling of f orbitals.

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In the compound [Ni(en) 2(H2O) 2]SO4 (where en = ethylenediamine) the oxidation number and coordination number of nickel are, respectively

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Which of the following will be diamagnetic?

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Valence Bond theory rationalizes octahedral geometry by assuming a d2sp3 hybridization pattern.

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In complexes of transition metals, the maximum coordination number of the metal is equal to its number of d electrons.

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The Cu2+ ion has 1 unpaired electron.

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Which one of the following normally acts as a bidentate ligand in complexes with transitionmetal ions?

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Which of the following should be the strongest reducing agent?

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Chromium and manganese are among the transition elements that form several different oxides. Which of the following statements characterize these oxides?

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Write the formula for pentaamminechlorocobalt(III) chloride.

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In the compound K[Co(C2O4) 2(H2O) 2] (where C2O42- = oxalate) the oxidation number and coordination number of cobalt are, respectively

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The ground state electronic configuration of Cr²⁺ is

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Iron(III) forms an octahedral complex with the ligand CN^-. How many unpaired electrons are in the d orbitals of iron?

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10.0 mL of a 0.100 mol/L solution of a metal ion M²⁺ is mixed with 10.0 mL of a 0.100 mol/L solution of a ligand L. A reaction occurs in which the product is ML₃. Approximately, what is the maximum concentration of ML₃²⁺, in mol/L, which could result from this reaction?

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In the compound [Ni(en) ₂(H₂O) ₂]SO₄ (where en = ethylenediamine) the oxidation number and coordination number of nickel are, respectively

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Valence Bond theory rationalizes octahedral geometry by assuming a d²sp³ hybridization pattern.

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The Cu²⁺ ion has 1 unpaired electron.

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In the compound K[Co(C₂O₄) ₂(H₂O) ₂] (where C₂O₄^2- = oxalate) the oxidation number and coordination number of cobalt are, respectively

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