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Copper crystallises into a fcc lattice with edge length 3.61 xx 10^(-8) cm. Show that the calculated density is in agreement with its measured value of 8.92 g cm^(-8). |
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Answer» Solution :Apply the relation `d=(zxxM)/(a^(3)xxN_(A))`, SUBSTITUTE the values `d=(4xx63.5)/((3.61xx10^(-8))^(3)xx6.022xx10^(23))=8.97gcm^(-3)` The CALCULATED value `(8.97gcm^(-3))` is in reasonable agreement with the MEASURED value `8.92gcm^(-3)`. |
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Copper crystallises in fcc with a unit length of36lpm. What is the radius of copper atom ? |
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Answer» 157 pm `r=(sqrt(2)a)/(4)=(a)/(2sqrt(2))=0.3535a` GIVEN `a=3.61` pm `r=0.3535xx361` =128 pm |
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Coppercrystallisesin fcctypeunitcell. Theedgelengthof unitcell is360.8 pm . The densityof metalliccopperis8.92g cm^(-3) Determineatomicmass ofcopper. |
| Answer» Solution :63. 07 G `MOL^(-1)` | |
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Copper crystallises in fcc lattice with a unit cell edge of 361 pm. The radius of copper atom is : |
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Answer» 108pm `R = ( sqrt( 2) a )/( 4) = ( sqrt( 2) XX 361 )/( 4) = ( 1.414 xx 361)/( 4)` `= 127.61~~ 128`pm |
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Copper crystallises in fcc with a unit cell length of 361 pm. What is the radius of copper atom? |
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Answer» 108 pm |
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Copper cannot replace__________from solution |
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Answer» FE |
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Copper cannot replace ….. From solution: |
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Answer» Ag |
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Copper can reduce zinc ions if the resultant copper ions can be kept at a sufficiently low concentration by the formation of an insoluble salt. What is the maximum concentration of Cu^(2+) in solution if this reaction is to occur, when Zn^(2+) is 1 molar? |
| Answer» Solution :`CU,Cu^(2+)||ZN^(2+), Zn, E_(cell)=E_(RED)(Zn)-E_(red)(Cu)=0]` `6 times 10^-38 M` | |
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Copper can be extracted by hydrometallurgy but not zinc. Explain why ? |
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Coppercan beextracted byhydrometallurgybut notzinc. Explain. |
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Answer» SOLUTION : The` E^(@)`of zinc `(Zn^(2+)//Zn =- 0*76V) `oriron` (Fe^( 2 + )//Fe= - 0*44V )`islower thanthatofcopper` (CU^( 2 +) //Cu =+ 0 * 34V) `and hencebothzinc andFe,can displaceCu from solutionsof` Cu^( 2 +) `ions . Although zincisastrongerreducingagentthaniron,yet ironscrapischiefly used in hydrometallurgyofcopperbecauseitis muchcheaperthanzinc. `""Fe (s)+Cu^( 2+) (aq)to Fe^(2+) (aq)+Cu (s)` Incontrast,todisplacezinc from solutionof `Zn ^( 2 +) ` ions, weneeda morereactivemetalthan it, i.e., ` Al( E ^(@)""_(Al^(3 + )//Al) =- 1*66V), Mg (E ^(@)""_(Mg^(2 + )//Mg)= -2*37V)`, `Ca (E^(@)""_(Ca^(2+)//Ca) =- 2*87V), K(E ^(@)""_(K^(+)//K) =- 2*93V)`,etc. Butall thesemetalsreact withwater `[ 2 H_2 O+2 e ^(-) toH_ 2 (g)+2O H^( -) (aq) ,E ^(@) =-0 *83 V ] `formingtheircorrespondingionswiththe evolutionof`H_2`gas. Thus, Al, Mg, etc.,cannotbeusedto displacezinc fromsolution of` Zn^(2+)`ions. Thus,coppercan beextracted by hydrometallurgy but notzinc. |
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Copper can be extracted by hydrometallurgy but not zinc. Explain. |
| Answer» SOLUTION :ZINC is more electropositive `(E^@ = - 0.76 V)` and therefore, is highly reactive METAL. Hence, it cannot be EASILY displaced from its solution of `ZnSO_4`. On the other hand, copper is less electropositive `(E^@ = + 0.34V)` and can be READILY displaced from its solution by some more active metal such as zinc. | |
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Copper can be extracted by hydrometallurgy but not zinc. Explain? |
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Answer» SOLUTION :The `E^(ɵ)` of zinc `((ZN^(2+))/(Zn)=-0.76V)` or iron `((Fe^(2+))/(Fe)=-0.44V)` is less than that of copper `((Cu^(2+))/(Cu)=+0.34V)` and hence both zinc and iron can displace copper from solution of `Cu^(2+)` ions. Although zinc is a stronger reducing agent than iron, yet iron scrap is chiefly used in hydrometallurgy of copper because it is much cheaper than Zinc. `Fe+Cu^(2+)toFe^(2+)+Cu_(s)` In CONTRAST, to replace zinc from solution of `Zn^(2+)` ions, a more reactive METAL than zinc is required, i.e., Al or Ca. But all these METALS react with water `(2H_2O+2e^(ɵ)toH_(2(g))+2overset(ɵ)(O)H_(aq):E^@-0.83V)` Forming their corresponding ions with the evolutionsof hydrogen gas. Although Al, Mg etc. Cannot be used to displace zinc from solution of `ZN^(2+)` ions. Thus, copper, can be extracted by hydrometallurgy but not zinc. |
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Copper can be deposited from acidified copper sulphate and alkaline cuprous cyanide. If the samecurrent is passed for a definite time: |
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Answer» The AMOUNT of copper deposited from acidic copper sulphate will be HIGHER |
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Copper can be deposited from acidified copper sulphate and alkaline cuprous cyanide . If the same current is passed for a definite time |
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Answer» the amount of copper DEPOSITED from acidic copper sulphate will be higher In CUCN , change is `Cu ^(+) + e to Cu`, Thus ` w alpha E_(Cu)` , which is more in CuCN. |
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Copper can be deposited from acidified copper sulphate and alkaline cuprous cyanide. If the same current is passed for a definite time : |
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Answer» The amount of copper deposited from acidic copper sulphate will be HIGHER. |
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Copper can be deposited from acidified copper sulphate and alkaline cuprous cyanide. If the same current is passed for a definite time: |
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Answer» The AMOUNT of COPPER deposited from ACIDIC copper sulphate will be higher |
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Copper belongs ot |
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Answer» CUBIC SYSTEM |
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Copper atom has completely filled d-orbitals in its ground state but it is a transition element. Why ? |
| Answer» Solution :Copper EXHIBITS +2 oxidation state WHEREIN it has incompletely filled d-orbitals `(3d^(9)4s^(0))`. HENCE it is a transition ELEMENT. | |
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Copper and silver lie low in the electrochemical series and yet they are found in the combined state as sulphides in nature. Comment. |
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Answer» Solution :(i) At HIGHER TEMPERATURE, the reaction between COPPER and sulphur BECOMES feasible. (ii) So they combine together and copper exists as copper sulphides in nature. (iii) Besides this due to high polarising power of copper and silver ions, their sulphides are more stable. |
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Copper atom has completely filled d-orbitals. How can it be considered as a d-block metal ? |
| Answer» Solution :Even THOUGH copper ATOM has `3d^(9)4s^(1)` configuration,cupric ion has `3d^(9) 4s^(0)`i.e. PARTIALLY filled d-orbitals | |
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Copperand silver lie below in theelectrochemical series and yetthey are found in the combined state as sulphides in nature. Comment. |
| Answer» Solution :Dueothigh POLARISING power ofCuand AG IONS,theirsulphides are evenmorestablethan THEMETALS. | |
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Copper and silver are below hydrogen in the electrochemical series and yet they are found in the combined state as sulphides. Comment. |
| Answer» Solution :COPPER and silver react with sulphur at HIGH temperature to form sulphides under earth.s crust, ALTHOUGH they are LESS REACTIVE than hydrogen. | |
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Copolymerisation of 1,3,-butadiene and acrylonitrile gives : |
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Answer» PHBV |
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Copolymer. |
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Answer» SOLUTION :A polymer made from two or more different monomerunits is CALLED a COPOLYMER. Examples : Nylon - 6, 6, Buna - S, Buna - N, ETC. |
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Coplex ion [CuCl_(2)(NH_(2)CoNH_(2)] is named as |
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Answer» dichloro BIS (UREA) COPPER (II) |
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Cope elimination is an intramolecular, E_(2) reaction because |
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Answer» It is given by TERTIARY AMINE |
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Cope elimination |
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Answer» is a syn ELIMINATION reaction |
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Coordination number, oxidation state and number of isomers in K_(3)[Cr(C_(2)O_(4))_(3)] are respectively : |
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Answer» 6, `+3`, 2 `IMPLIES C.N.= 6, O.S. = +3, M(A A)_(3)(Op. active) = 2` |
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Coordination number of Fe in Haemoglobin is |
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Coordination number of Fe in [Fe(C_(2)O_(4))_(3)]^(3-) is |
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Answer» 6 |
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Coordination number of Cris six. A complex ion of Cr with C_(2)O_(4)^(2-), en and superoxide ion O_(2)^(-) has the formula [Cr(C_(2)O_(4))x(en)_(y)(O_(2))_(z)]^(-). The ratio x : y : z will be |
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Answer» `1 : 1 : 1` For (a) total charge = + 3 + 1 (-2) + 1(0) + 1 (-1)=0 For (b), Total charge = + 3 + 1 (-2) + 1 (0) + 2 (-1) =-1. |
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The coordination number of a central metal atom in a complex is determined by |
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Answer» the number of ligands around a metal ION BONDED by DATIVE bonds |
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Coordination number for Cu is |
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Answer» 1 |
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Coordination number and oxidation state of Cr in K_(3)[Cr(C_(2)O_(4))_(3)]are respectively : |
| Answer» Answer :A | |
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Coordination numbe of Ni in [Ni(C_(2)O_(4))_(3)]^(4-) is : |
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Answer» 3 |
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Coordination isomerism. |
| Answer» Solution :The phenomenon of isomerism in the ionic coordination compounds having the same molecular formula but DIFFERENT complex IONS involvingthe interchange of ligands between cationic and anionic entities of different metal ions is CALLED coordination isomerism. | |
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Coordination isomerism is exhibited by |
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Answer» `[Cr(H_2O)_6]Cl_3` |
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Coordination compounds used in the estimation of hardness of water. |
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Answer» SOLUTION :(1) The HARDNESS of water is due to the pressnce `MG^(2+)andCa^(2+)` ion in water. (2) The strong field ligand EDTA form stable complexes with `Mg^(2+)andCa^(2+)`. Hence these ions can be removed by adding EDTA to hard water. Similarly, these ions can be SELECTIVELY estimated due to the difference in their STABILITY constants. |
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coordination compounds often show various types of isomerism. The isomerism can be categorized in two main types (a) structural isomerism (b) stereo or space isomerism Structural isomerism arises due to the difference in structures of coordination-sempounds while stereo or space isomerism arises on account of the different positions and arrangements of ligands (atoms or groups) in space around the metal lonStructural isomerism can be classified in following types (i) tonization isomers- which give different ions in solution, e.g. [CoBr(NH_(3))_(5)]]SO_(4) and [Co(SO_(4))_(5)(NH_(3))_(5)]Br Hydrate isomers which differ in H_(2)O as ligand or as hydration, e.g. [Cr(H_(2)O)_(5)]CI_(2)(H_(2)O)]Cl_(2).H_(2)O[CrCl_(2)(H_(2)O)]CI.2H_(2)O (iii) Linkage isomers, which differ in atom linked to 'metal atom, e.g. [CO(NO_(2))(NH_(3))_(5)]^(2+)andCO(ONO)(NH_(3))_(6)]^(2+) Coordination isomers- which involve interchange of ligands, e.g. [Co(NH_(3))_(6)] [Cr(CN)_(6)] and[Cr(NH_(3))_(6)] [Co(CN)_(6)] (v) Coordination position isomerism-which arises in the bridged complexes due to the difference in the attachment of ligands with the metal atomsQThe total number of possible isomers for the complex compound [Cu^(ll)(NH_(3))_(4)] [Pt^(ll)Cl_(4)are |
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Answer» 3 |
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coordination compounds often show various types of isomerism. The isomerism can be categorized in two main types (a) structural isomerism (b) stereo or space isomerism Structural isomerism arises due to the difference in structures of coordination-sempounds while stereo or space isomerism arises on account of the different positions and arrangements of ligands (atoms or groups) in space around the metal lonStructural isomerism can be classified in following types (i) tonization isomers- which give different ions in solution, e.g. [CoBr(NH_(3))_(5)]]SO_(4) and [Co(SO_(4))_(5)(NH_(3))_(5)]Br Hydrate isomers which differ in H_(2)O as ligand or as hydration, e.g. [Cr(H_(2)O)_(5)]CI_(2)(H_(2)O)]Cl_(2).H_(2)O[CrCl_(2)(H_(2)O)]CI.2H_(2)O (iii) Linkage isomers, which differ in atom linked to 'metal atom, e.g. [CO(NO_(2))(NH_(3))_(5)]^(2+)andCO(ONO)(NH_(3))_(6)]^(2+) Coordination isomers- which involve interchange of ligands, e.g. [Co(NH_(3))_(6)] [Cr(CN)_(6)] and[Cr(NH_(3))_(6)] [Co(CN)_(6)] (v) Coordination position isomerism-which arises in the bridged complexes due to the difference in the attachment of ligands with the metal atomsQThe compounds [Cr(H_(2)O_(6))Cl_(3)[Cr(H_(2)O)_(5)CI]Cl_(2).H_(2)O and [Cr(H_(2)O)_(4),CI_(2)]CI2H_(2)O exhibit |
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Answer» LINKAGE isomerism |
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coordination compounds often show various types of isomerism. The isomerism can be categorized in two main types (a) structural isomerism (b) stereo or space isomerism Structural isomerism arises due to the difference in structures of coordination-sempounds while stereo or space isomerism arises on account of the different positions and arrangements of ligands (atoms or groups) in space around the metal lonStructural isomerism can be classified in following types (i) tonization isomers- which give different ions in solution, e.g. [CoBr(NH_(3))_(5)]]SO_(4) and [Co(SO_(4))_(5)(NH_(3))_(5)]Br Hydrate isomers which differ in H_(2)O as ligand or as hydration, e.g. [Cr(H_(2)O)_(5)]CI_(2)(H_(2)O)]Cl_(2).H_(2)O[CrCl_(2)(H_(2)O)]CI.2H_(2)O (iii) Linkage isomers, which differ in atom linked to 'metal atom, e.g. [CO(NO_(2))(NH_(3))_(5)]^(2+)andCO(ONO)(NH_(3))_(6)]^(2+) Coordination isomers- which involve interchange of ligands, e.g. [Co(NH_(3))_(6)] [Cr(CN)_(6)] and[Cr(NH_(3))_(6)] [Co(CN)_(6)] (v) Coordination position isomerism-which arises in the bridged complexes due to the difference in the attachment of ligands with the metal atomsQcoordinate isomerism 33. How many hydrate isomers are possible with the formulae CrC_(3)6H_(2)O |
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Answer» Six |
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coordination compounds often show various types of isomerism. The isomerism can be categorized in two main types (a) structural isomerism (b) stereo or space isomerism Structural isomerism arises due to the difference in structures of coordination-sempounds while stereo or space isomerism arises on account of the different positions and arrangements of ligands (atoms or groups) in space around the metal lonStructural isomerism can be classified in following types (i) tonization isomers- which give different ions in solution, e.g. [CoBr(NH_(3))_(5)]]SO_(4) and [Co(SO_(4))_(5)(NH_(3))_(5)]Br Hydrate isomers which differ in H_(2)O as ligand or as hydration, e.g. [Cr(H_(2)O)_(5)]CI_(2)(H_(2)O)]Cl_(2).H_(2)O[CrCl_(2)(H_(2)O)]CI.2H_(2)O (iii) Linkage isomers, which differ in atom linked to 'metal atom, e.g. [CO(NO_(2))(NH_(3))_(5)]^(2+)andCO(ONO)(NH_(3))_(6)]^(2+) Coordination isomers- which involve interchange of ligands, e.g. [Co(NH_(3))_(6)] [Cr(CN)_(6)] and[Cr(NH_(3))_(6)] [Co(CN)_(6)] (v) Coordination position isomerism-which arises in the bridged complexes due to the difference in the attachment of ligands with the metal atomsQThe pair [CO(NH_(3))_(5)NO_(3)]SO_(4) and [CO(NH_(3))SO_(4)]NO_(3) will exhibit |
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Answer» HYDRATE isomerism |
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coordination compounds often show various types of isomerism. The isomerism can be categorized in two main types (a) structural isomerism (b) stereo or space isomerism Structural isomerism arises due to the difference in structures of coordination-sempounds while stereo or space isomerism arises on account of the different positions and arrangements of ligands (atoms or groups) in space around the metal lonStructural isomerism can be classified in following types (i) tonization isomers- which give different ions in solution, e.g. [CoBr(NH_(3))_(5)]]SO_(4) and [Co(SO_(4))_(5)(NH_(3))_(5)]Br Hydrate isomers which differ in H_(2)O as ligand or as hydration, e.g. [Cr(H_(2)O)_(5)]CI_(2)(H_(2)O)]Cl_(2).H_(2)O[CrCl_(2)(H_(2)O)]CI.2H_(2)O (iii) Linkage isomers, which differ in atom linked to 'metal atom, e.g. [CO(NO_(2))(NH_(3))_(5)]^(2+)andCO(ONO)(NH_(3))_(6)]^(2+) Coordination isomers- which involve interchange of ligands, e.g. [Co(NH_(3))_(6)] [Cr(CN)_(6)] and[Cr(NH_(3))_(6)] [Co(CN)_(6)] (v) Coordination position isomerism-which arises in the bridged complexes due to the difference in the attachment of ligands with the metal atomsQ Which of the following coordination compounds, exhibits ionization isomerism |
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Answer» `[Cr(NH_(3))_(6)]Cl_(3)`<BR>`[Cr(ox)_(3)]^(3-)` |
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Coordination compounds in the extraction of metals. |
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Answer» Solution :The technique of formation of a coordination compound is widely used in the extraction of noble metals like silver and gold. (2) In the extraction of silver, the finely powdered ore is treated with dilute solution of a complexing reagent NaCN which FORMS a solution cyano complex with silver `NA[AG(CN)_(2)]` which PASSES into the solution. (3) This solution is then treated with more electropositive zinc which displaces `Ag^(+)` from hte complex. `Ag_(2)S+4NaCNhArrunderset("sodium dicyanoargentate")(2Na[(Ag(CN)_(2)]+NaS` `2Na[Ag(CN)_(2)]+Zntounderset("Sodium tetracyanozincate(II)")(Na_(2)[Zn(CN)_(4)+2Agdarr` |
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Coordination compounds in (i) Medicine and (ii) Electroplating. |
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Answer» Solution :(i) Medicine : The complexes are used on a large scale in medicine. Many medicines in the complex FORM are more stable, more efferctive and can be assimiltated easily. For example, platinum complex `[PT(NH_(3))_(2)Cl_(2)]` Known as CISPLATIN by haevy metals like lead. (ii) Electroplating : This involves depoistion of a metal on the other metal. For SMOOTH plating, it is necessary to supply continuously the metal ions in small amounts. For this purpose, a solution of a coordination COMPOUND is used which dissociates to a very less extent. For example for uniform and thin plating of silver and gold, the complexes `K[Ag(CN)_(2)]andK[(Au(CN)_(2)]` are used. |
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Coordination compounds have great importance in biological systems. In this context which of the following statements is incorrect? |
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Answer» Carboxypeptidase-A is an ennzyme and CONTAINS zinc |
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Coordination compounds find applications in electroplating, textile dyeing and medicinal chemistry. |
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Coordination compounds? |
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Answer» Solution :The coordination COMPOUNDS have the following important applications : (1) In the extraction of the metals. (2) In analytical chemistry for quantitiative and qualitative ANALYSIS. (3) They have biological IMPORTANCE in plants and animals. (4) In medicine. (5) In electroplating. (6) For ESTIMATION of HARDNESS of water. |
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