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1.

Complexes [Co(NH_(3))_(5)SO_(4)]Br and Co(NH_(3))_(5)Br]SO_(4) can be distinguised by :

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conductance MEASUREMENT
using `BaCl_(2)`
using `AgNO_(3)`
all of these

Answer :D
2.

Complex which have minimum number of metal-nitrogen linkage:

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`[overset(II)Ni(EDTA)^(2-)]`
`[overset(III)Co(Gly)_(3)]^(0)`
`[Pt("nitrito-N")_(4)]^(2-)`
`[overset(III)Cr(en)_(3)]^(3+)`

Solution :With `[EDTA]^(-4)`LIGAND, only TWO metal-nitrogen linkage are present.
3.

Complexation is shown by :

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Ag
Au
Cu
All

Answer :D
4.

Complex which has maximum stereo isomers : where to AA to Symmetrical bidented ligandAB to unsymmetrical bidented ligand a, b, c, d, e, f - Monodented ligand

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[M(AA)abcd]
[M(AB)abcd]
[M ABCDEF]
[M(AB)A2B2]

Answer :C
5.

Complex of HgCo.4SCN has two isomers XgtY then, which of the following option is incorrect ?

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X and Y are DIFFERENT in structure
Oxidation of `Hg and Co` are same in both the complex
X and `Delta_(0)ltP`
both have same hybridisation.

Solution :`OVERSET(+2)Hg[overset(+2)Co(SCN)_(4)],overset(+2)Hg[overset(+2)Co(NCS)_(4)],SCN^(-) "is a "W.F.L." while " NCS^(-)"is a " S.F.L.`
6.

Complex lipids.

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Solution :Complex LIPIDS are the esters of long chain FATTY ACIDS and can be HYDROLYSED.
7.

Complex lipids contains

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PHOSPHORIC acid
phosphorousacid
hyphophosphoric acid
metaphosphoric acid

Answer :A
8.

Complex ions [NiCl_(6)]^(4-),[Ni(CN)_(6)]^(4-) similar in their given properties:

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OXIDATION state, geometryq
co-ordination number, EAN
magnetic MOMENT, geometry
stability, colour

Answer :A::B::C
9.

Complex ion [FeN_(3)(O_(2))(SCN)_(4)]^(4-) is maned as : (coordination number of central metal ion in complex is six)

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Azidosuperoxidotetrathiocyanato-S-ferrate(II)
Azidoperoxidotetrathiocyanatoferrate(III)
Azidoperoxidotetrathiocyanato-S-ferrate(II)
Azidodioxidotetrathiocyanato-S-ferrate(III)

SOLUTION :`[overset(+2)(Fe)overset(-1)(N_(3))overset(-1)(O_(2))overset(-4)(SCN)_(4)]^(4-)`
10.

Complex ion.

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Solution :A COORDINATION ionic compound which is an electrically CHARGED ion carrying positive or negative charge and formed by coordinate COVALENT bonds between central metal atom or metal ion and number of anions or neutral molecules (ligands) surrounding it is called a complex ion. For EXAMPLE, `[Cu(NH_(3))_(4)]^(2+)`
11.

Complex in which effective atomic number is not equal to atomic number of the noble gas

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`[NI(CN)_4]^(2-)`
`[Fe(CN)_6]^(4-)`
`[Ni(CO)_4]`
`[Co(NH_3)_6]^(3+)`

Answer :A
12.

Complex forming tendency increases with:

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INCREASE in SIZE of cation
Decrease in size of cation
Increase in size of anion
None

Answer :B
13.

Complex formation or cyanide method is used for the extraction of

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Cu
Fe
Hg
Ag

Solution :Complex formation or CYANIDE METHOD is USED for the extraction of .Ag.. .AU..
14.

Complex formation or cyanide method is used for the extraction of :

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Cu
Fe
Hg
Ag

Answer :D
15.

Complex compounds(s) which is optical active and does ot dpeend upon the orientation of the ligands around metal cation: (i) [CoCl_(3)(NH_(3))_(3)] (ii) [Co(en)_(3)]Cl_(3) (iii) [Co(C_(2)O_(4))_(2)(NH_(3))_(2)]^(-) (iv) [CrCl_(2)(NH_(3))_(2)(en)]^(+)

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(ii), (iii) and (IV)
(i), (ii) and (iv)
(ii) and (iv)
only (ii)

Solution :
Hence, orientation of LIGANDS DETERMINE asymmetric nature of the COMPLEX.
16.

Complex fertilizer is that supplies to the soil:

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S, K and N
N,K and P
S,K and P
S and N

Answer :B
17.

Complex compounds which have same molecular formula but have different structural arrangements of ligands around central metal atom or ion are called structural isomers and phenomenon is named as structural isomerism. Which of the following compounds is/are polymerisation isomerof [Fe(NO_(2))_(3)(NH_(3))_(3)]. (P) [Fe(NO_(2))(NH_(3))_(5)][Fe(NO_(2))_(5)(NH_(3))] (Q) [Fe(NO_(2))_(2)(NH_(3))_(4)]_(2)[Fe(NO_(2))_(5)(NH_(3))] (R ) [Fe(NO_(2))(NH_(3))_(5)][Fe(NO_(2))_(4)(NH_(3))_(2)]_(2) (S) [Fe(NO_(2))_(2)(NH_(3))_(4)][Fe(NO_(2))_(4)(NH_(3))_(2)] Choose the correct code :

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Q, R
Q, R, S
P, S
P, Q, R, S

Answer :D
18.

Complex compounds that have the same molecular formula but have different structural/space arrangements of ligands around central metal atom/ion are called isomers, these are of two types namely structural and stereoisomers. Q. Complex species that exhibits isomerism is:

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`[AG(NH_(3))_(2)]^(+)`
`[CO(NO_(2))(NH_(3))_(5)]^(2+)`
`[PtCl_(2)(en)]`
`[CoCl(NH_3)_(5)]^(2-)`

ANSWER :B
19.

Complex compounds which have same molecular formula but have different structural arrangements of ligands around central metal atom or ion are called structural isomers and phenomenon is named as structural isomerism. Select incorrect match :

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`[CO(NO_(2))(H_(2)O)(EN)_(2)]Cl_(2), [CoCl(NO_(2))(en)_(2)]Cl.H_(2)O-"Hydrate isomerism"`
`[Cu(NH_(3))_(4)][PtCl_(4)],[CuCl_(2)(NH_(3))_(2)][PtCl_(2)(NH_(3))_(2)]-" Coordination isomerism"`
`[Ni(CN)(H_(2)O)(NH_(3))_(4)]Cl,[NICL(H_(2)O)(NH_(3))_(4)]CN-" Ionization isomeris"`
`[Cr(NCS)(NH_(3))_(5)][ZnCl_(4)], [Cr(SCN)(NH_(3))_(5)][ZnCl_(4)]-" Linkage isomerism"`

Answer :B
20.

Complex compounds which have same molecular formula but have different structural arrangements of ligands around central metal atom or ion are called structural isomers and phenomenon is named as structural isomerism. How many more coordination isomers are possible of the following complex compound. [PtCl_(2)(NH_(3))_(4)][Pt(SCN)_(4)]

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5
6
8
9

Solution :`[overset(+4)(Pt)Cl_(2)(NH_(3))_(4)][overset(+2)(Pt)(SCN)_(4)]`
21.

Complex compounds that have the same molecular formula but have different structural/space arrangements of ligands around central metal atom/ion are called isomers, these are of two types namely structural and stereoisomers. Q. Type of isomerism exhibited by [CrCl_(2)(NO)_(2))_(2)(NH_(3))_(2)]^(-) complex ion are:

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IONISATION optical
hydrate, optical
geometrical, opticl
co-ordinate, geometrical

Answer :C
22.

Complex compounds that have the same molecular formula but have different structural/space arrangements of ligands around central metal atom/ion are called isomers, these are of two types namely structural and stereoisomers. Q. Which of the following is different among structural isomers?

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OXIDATION state
Co-ordination number
IUPAC name
None of these

Answer :C
23.

Complex compound(s) having even number of space (stereo) isomer is/are: (Where AA-symmetrical bidentate ligand and a,b,c,d,e-monodentate ligands)

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`[M(A A)_(2)b_(2)]^(N+-)`
`[Ma_(3)b_(3)]n^(+-)`
`[Ma_(3)BDC]^(n+-)`
`[Ma_(2)BCDE]^(n+-)`

Answer :C
24.

Complex compounds of transition metals are familier, but not inner transition elements. Why?

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Solution :Transition METAL IONS have EMPTY d-orbitals. Because the ions are small and highly CHARGED the complex compounds formed are STABLE. Inner transition metal ions have empty f-orbitals. The ions are large and hence the complex compounds formed are relatively less stable.
25.

Complex compounds can exhibit isomerism like structural and stereo. The complexes containing coordination No. 1, 2, 3 cannot exhibit geometrical isomerism. Geometrical and optical isomerism is common in the complex having coordination number 4 and 6 Ma,b, shows facial and meridonial isomerism. The two compounds pentam mine sulphato cobalt(III) bromide and Pentaammine sulphato cobalt (III) chloride represent

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LINKAGE isomerism
ionisation isomerism
coordination isomerism
no isomerism

Solution :`[Ma_(5)B]^(nmp)` cannot EXHIBIT isomerism.
26.

Complex compounds can exhibit isomerism like structural and stereo. The complexes containing coordination No. 1, 2, 3 cannot exhibit geometrical isomerism. Geometrical and optical isomerism is common in the complex having coordination number 4 and 6 Ma,b, shows facial and meridonial isomerism. [Co(NH_(3))_(5)(NO_(2))]Cl_(2)and[Co(NH_(3))_(5)ONO]Cl_(2) are

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LINKAGE isomers
ionisation isomers
coordinate isomers
geometrical isomers

Solution :AMBIDENTATE LIGANDS, an GIVE linkage isomers.
27.

Complex compounds are molecular compounds which retain their indentities 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 coordination compounds because certain groups called ligands are attached to the central metal ion by coordinate or dative bonds. Coordination compounds exhibit isomerism, both structural and stereoisomerism. The struculre, magnetic property, colour and electrical properties of complexes are explained by various theories. The oxidation number, coordination number and magnetic moment in the following complex Na_(3)[Cr(CN)_(6)] is :

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`O.N=+3,C.N.=6,M.M.=SQRT(15)BM`
O.N = -1, C.N. = 6, M.M. = `sqrt(15)BM`
O.N = +3, C.N. = 6, M.M. = `sqrt(3)BM`
0,= +3, CN. = 6, MM. = `sqrt(12)BM`

SOLUTION :In `[Cr(CN)_(6)]^(3-)`, the metal ATOM will have 3 unpaired ELECTRONS `(d^(2)sp^(3))mu=sqrt(n(n+1))Bm`
28.

Complex compounds can exhibit isomerism like structural and stereo. The complexes containing coordination No. 1, 2, 3 cannot exhibit geometrical isomerism. Geometrical and optical isomerism is common in the complex having coordination number 4 and 6 Ma,b, shows facial and meridonial isomerism. Number of geometrical isomers posible for complex [Pt(NH_(3))(Py)(Cl)(Br)] is

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2
3
1
4

Solution :[M a b C d] can given 3 GEOMETRICAL ISOMERS.
29.

Complex compounds are molecular compounds which retain their indentities 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 coordination compounds because certain groups called ligands are attached to the central metal ion by coordinate or dative bonds. Coordination compounds exhibit isomerism, both structural and stereoisomerism. The struculre, magnetic property, colour and electrical properties of complexes are explained by various theories. which of the following pairs, both the complexes have the same geometry?

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`[NiCl_(4)]^(-2),[Ni(CN)_(4)]^(-2)`
`[CoF_(6)]^(-3),[Co(NH_(3))_(6)]^(+3)`
`[Ni(CO)_(4)],[Ni(CN)_(4)]^(-2)`
`[CU(NH_(3))_(4)]^(+),[Ni(NH_(3))_(4)]^(+2)`

SOLUTION :`[CoF_(6)]^(3-) and [Co(NH_(3))_(6)]^(3+)` have octabedral gemoetry.
30.

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 coordination compounds because certain groups called ligands are attached to the central metal ion by coordinate or dative bonds. coordination compounds exhibit isomerism, both structural and stereoisomerism. the structure, magnetic property, colour and electrical properties of complexes are explained by various theories: Q. In which of the following pairs, both the complexes have the same geometry?

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`[NiCl_(4)]^(2-),[Ni(CN)_(4)]^(2-)`
`[CoF_(6)]^(3-),[Co(NH_(3))_(6)]^(3+)`
`[Ni(CO)_(4)],{Ni(CN)_(4)]^(2-)`
`[CU(NH_(3))_(4)]^(+),[Ni(NH_(3))_(4)]^(2+)`

Answer :B
31.

Complex compounds are molecular compounds which retain their indentities 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 coordination compounds because certain groups called ligands are attached to the central metal ion by coordinate or dative bonds. Coordination compounds exhibit isomerism, both structural and stereoisomerism. The struculre, magnetic property, colour and electrical properties of complexes are explained by various theories. Arrange the following compounds in order of of their molar conductance : i) K[Co(NO_(2))_(4)(NH_(3))_(2)] ii) [Cr(ONO)_(3)(NH_(3))_(3)] iii) [Cr(NO_(2))(NH_(3))_(5)]_(3)[Co(NO_(2))_(6)]_(2)iv) Mg[Cr(NO_(2))_(5)(NH_(3))]

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`iiltivltiltiii`
`iltiiltiiiltiv`
`iiltiltiiiltiv`
`ivltiiiltiilti`

SOLUTION :No. of IONS `PROP` MOLAR CONDUCTANCE.
32.

Complex compounds are molecular compounds which retain their identities even when dissolved in water. They donot give all the simple ions in solution but instead finish complex ions. The structure, magnetic property, colour and electrical properties of complex are explained by various theories The Ox.No, CN and magnetic moment in the following complex is [Cr(C_(2)O_(4))_(2)(NH_(3))_(2)]^(-)

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`+3,6sqrt15BM`
`-1,6sqrt15BM`
`+3,6sqrt3BM`
`+3,6sqrt12BM`

Solution :No. of `Crto+3`
CN of `Crto6`
`mu=sqrt(3(3+2))BM=sqrt(15)BM""("":.Cr^(3+)` has 3 UNPAIRED electrons)
33.

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 coordination compounds because certain groups called ligands are attached to the central metal ion by coordinate or dative bonds. coordination compounds exhibit isomerism, both structural and stereoisomerism. the structure, magnetic property, colour and electrical properties of complexes are explained by various theories: Q. The oxidation number, coordination number and magnetic moment in the following complex is: [Cr(C_(2)O_(4))_(2)(NH_(3))_(2)^(-)]

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O.N.=+3,C.N.=6, M.M.=`SQRT(15)BM`
O.N.=-1, C.N.=6, M.M.=`sqrt(15)BM`
O.N.=+3, C.N.=6, M.M=`sqrt(3)BM`
O.N.+3,C.N.=6, M.M.=`sqrt(12)BM`

Answer :A
34.

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 coordination compounds because certain groups called ligands are attached to the central metal ion by coordinate or dative bonds. coordination compounds exhibit isomerism, both structural and stereoisomerism. the structure, magnetic property, colour and electrical properties of complexes are explained by various theories: Q. Arrange the following compounds in order of their molar conductance: (i) K[Co(NO_(2))_(4)(NH_(3))_(2)] (ii) [Cr(ONO)_(3)(NH_(3))_(2)] (iii) [Cr(NO_(2))(NH_(3))_(5)]_(3)[Co(NO_(2))_(6)]_(2) (iv) Mg[Cr(NO_(2))_(5)(NH_(3))]

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`(II) LT (i) lt (IV) lt (III)`
`(i) lt (ii) lt (iii) lt (iv)`
`(ii) lt (i) lt (iii) lt (iv)`
`(iv) lt (iii) lt (ii) lt (i)`

ANSWER :A
35.

Complex compound is made up of

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SIMPLE CATION and COMPLEX anion
complex cation and simple anion
complex cation and complex anion
all of these

Answer :D
36.

Complex compound [Cr(NCS)(NH_(3))_(5)][ZnCl_(4)] will be :

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Colourless and DIAMAGNETIC
GREEN COLOURED and diamagnetic
Green coloured and shows coordination isomerism
Diamagnetic and shows LINKAGE isomerism

Solution :Complex is paramagnetic.
37.

Complex compound [Cr(NCS)(NH_(30)_(5)][ZnCl_(4)] will be,

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colourless and diamagnetic
greenn coloured and diamagnetic
green coloured and shows coordination ISOMERISM
diamagnetic and shows linkage isomerism

Solution :Due to the cationic PART of the complex, it is green, because there are three UNPAIRED electrons in `t_(2g)` orbitals of `Cr^(3+)` cation, both cationic and anionic part are complex ions, hence, coordination isomerism will be exhibited by it.
38.

Complex compound [Co(SCN)_(2)(NH_(3))_(4)]Cl exhibits:

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IONIZATION isomerism
Geometrical isomerism
Optical isomerism
Linakge isomerism

Answer :A::B::D
39.

Complex compound are molecular compounds which rectain their identities even when dissolved in water. They do not give all the simple ions in solution but instead furnish complex ions with complicated structures. The complex compounds are often called coordination compounds because certain groups called ligands are attached to the central metal ion by coordinate or dative bonds. Coordination compounds exhibit isomerism, both structural and stereoisomerism. The structure, magnetic property, colour and electrical properties of complexes are explained by various theories. In which of the following pairs, both the complexes have the same geometry but different hybridisation ?

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`K_(2)[NiCl_(4)],K_(2)[Ni(CN)_(4)]`
`Na_(3)[CoF_(6)],[Co(NH_(3))_(6)]Cl_(3)`
`Ni(CO)_(4),K_(2)[Ni(CN)_(4)]`
`[Cu(NH_(3))_(4)]SO_(4),[Ni(NH_(3))_(6)]Cl_(2)`

Solution :(b)`CoF_(6)^(3-) impliessp^(3)d^(2),Co(NH_(3))_(6)^(3+) impliesd^(2)sp^(3)`.
40.

Complex compound are molecular compounds which rectain their identities even when dissolved in water. They do not give all the simple ions in solution but instead furnish complex ions with complicated structures. The complex compounds are often called coordination compounds because certain groups called ligands are attached to the central metal ion by coordinate or dative bonds. Coordination compounds exhibit isomerism, both structural and stereoisomerism. The structure, magnetic property, colour and electrical properties of complexes are explained by various theories. The oxidation number and coordination number and EAN of chromium in the following complex is : [Cr(C_(2)O_(4))_(2)(NH_(3))_(2)]^(-1)

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`O.N.=+4, C.N.=4" and "EAN=36`
`O.N.=+3, C.N.=4" and "EAN=36`
`O.N.=-1, C.N.=4" and "EAN=33`
`O.N.=+3, C.N.=6" and "EAN=33`

Solution :`[OVERSET(+3)(CR)(C_(2)overset(-4)O_(4))_(2)(Noverset(0)H_(3))_(2)]^(-1),"EAN"=24-3+12=33`
41.

Complex compound are molecular compounds which rectain their identities even when dissolved in water. They do not give all the simple ions in solution but instead furnish complex ions with complicated structures. The complex compounds are often called coordination compounds because certain groups called ligands are attached to the central metal ion by coordinate or dative bonds. Coordination 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 : (P) K[Co(NO_(2))_(4)(NH_(3))_(4)(NH_(3))_(2)]"" (Q) {Cr(ONO)_(3)(NH_(3))_(3)] (R ) [Cr(NO_(2))(NH_(3))_(5)]_(3)[Co(NO_(2))_(6)]_(2) (S) Mg[Cr(NO_(2))_(5)(NH_(3))]

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<P>`Q LT P lt S lt R`
`P lt Qlt R lt S`
`Qlt P ltR lt S`
` S lt R lt Qlt P `

Solution :R' GIVES maximum NUMBER of IONS.
42.

Complex/complex ion 'x' is the most stable amongest following. Then 'x' must be

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`Fe(CO)_(5)`
`[Fe(CN)_(6)]^(-3)`
`[Fe(C_(2)O_(4))_(4)]^(-3)`
`[Fe(H_(2)O_(6))]^(+3)`

SOLUTION :`C_(2)O_(4)^(2-)ltH_(2)OltCN^(-)LTCO`
43.

Complex [CoCl_(2)(en)_(2)]^(+) can

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exist as cis and TRANS ISOMERS
exist as pair of optical isomers
both are CORRECT
NONE is correct.

Answer :C
44.

Complex (a) Na_(2)[Fe(CN)_(5)NO] (b) [Fe(H_(2)O)_(5)NO]SO_(4) (c ) K_(4)[Fe(CN)_(6)] Which of the following statement are wrong ?

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(a) is USED in detation of `S^(2-)`
complex part of each compound in octahedral
(C) is used in detection of `Fe^(3+)`
O.S. of Fe in (a) and (B) is +1

Answer :D
45.

Completion of diazotisation can be checked with

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starch paper
starch -KI paper
litmus paper
`K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7)` paper.

Solution :Completion of diazotisation can be checked with starch- KI paper. Excess of `HNO_(2)` in the REACTION mixture oxidises KI to `I_(2)` which turns starch blue.
46.

Complete the the following reaction? (i) BrF_(5)overset(OH^(Theta))rarr? (ii) IC l overset(OH^(Theta))rarr ?

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SOLUTION :(i) `BrF_(5)overset(OH^(Theta))rarr 5F^(Theta)+underset("(Bromate ion)")(BrO_(3)^(Theta))`
(II) `IC l overset(OH^(Theta))rarr Cl^(Theta)+underset("(Hypoiodite ion)")(OI^(Theta))`
47.

Complete the reactions with appropriate products. CH_(3)CHO+NH_(2)OH to X (i)CH_(3)CHO+NH_(2)OH to X (ii) CH_(2)=CH_(2)+PdCl_(2)+H_(2)O overset(CuCl_(2)) to Y (iii) CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)OH overset(CrO_(3)-H_(2)SO_(4))to Z

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`X=CH_(3)CH=NOH, Y=CH_(3)CHO, Z=CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)COOH`
`X=CH_(3)CH_(2)NH_(2), Y=CH_(3)CH_(2)CHO, Z=CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)COOH`
`X=CH_(3)CONH_(2), Y=HCHO, Z=CH_(3)COCH_(3)`
`X=CH_(3)C-=N, Y=CH_(3)CHO, Z=HCOOH`

ANSWER :A
48.

Complete the sentence----- The Rio Summit recommended a list of development practices called---------.

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SOLUTION :AGENDA 21
49.

Complete the reactions : R-CH_2-OHoverset(cu)underset(300^(@)C)to

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SOLUTION :`R-CHO+H_2`
50.

Complete the reactions, (i) HgO overset(Delta)rarr? (ii) BaO_(2)overset(Delta)rarr?

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Solution :(i) `HgOoverset(DELTA)rarr 2Hg+O_(2)`
(II) `2BaO_(2)overset(Delta)rarr 2BaO+O_(2)`