Coordination Chemistry Foundations And Nomenclature Mastery Practice Tests

Question 1

In the complex $[Cr(H_2O)_4Cl_2]Cl \cdot 2H_2O$, identify the species that constitute the coordination sphere.

Accepted Answer

$[Cr(H_2O)_4Cl_2]^+$

Answer

$Cl^-$

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$H_2O$

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$[Cr(H_2O)_4Cl_2]Cl$

Question 2

For the complex $[Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2]$, identify the counter ions present in the chemical formula.

Accepted Answer

None

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$Cl^-$

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$NH_3$

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$Pt^{2+}$

Question 3

Given the complex $[Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}$, identify the coordination sphere components.

Accepted Answer

One $Fe^{2+}$ ion and six $CN^-$ ligands

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One $Fe^{2+}$ ion and four $CN^-$ ligands

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One $Fe^{3+}$ ion and six $CN^-$ ligands

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Six $Fe^{2+}$ ions and one $CN^-$ ligand

Question 4

Calculate the oxidation state of the central metal ion in $[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-}$.

Accepted Answer

+2

Question 5

Determine the oxidation state of the central metal in $[Co(NH_3)_5Cl]Cl_2$.

Accepted Answer

+3

Question 6

Calculate the oxidation state of the metal in $[Fe(H_2O)_6]Cl_3$.

Accepted Answer

+3

Question 7

Determine the coordination number of the central metal in the complex $[Cu(NH_3)_4]^{2+}$.

Accepted Answer

4

Question 8

Which of the following ligands is classified as bidentate?

Accepted Answer

Ethylenediamine ($en$)

Answer

Ammonia ($NH_3$)

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Chloride ($Cl^-$)

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Water ($H_2O$)

Question 9

If a ligand is polydentate, what does this imply about its bonding behavior?

Accepted Answer

It uses multiple donor atoms to bond to a single metal center.

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It bonds to multiple metal centers simultaneously.

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It forms only ionic bonds with the metal.

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It has a coordination number of 1.

Question 10

A monodentate ligand can only form one coordinate covalent bond with a central metal ion.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 11

Determine the correct IUPAC name for the complex salt $K_3[Fe(CN)_6]$.

Accepted Answer

Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III)

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Potassium hexacyanoiron(III)

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Tripotassium hexacyanoferrate(III)

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Potassium hexacyanoferrate(VI)

Question 12

Calculate the oxidation state of the central metal atom in the complex $[Co(NH_3)_4Cl_2]Cl$ and provide the name of the complex.

Accepted Answer

Tetraamminedichlorocobalt(III) chloride

Question 13

Identify the correct formula for the coordination compound named 'Bis(ethylenediamine)dinitrocobalt(III) sulfate'.

Accepted Answer

$[Co(en)_2(NO_2)_2]_2SO_4$

Answer

$[Co(en)_2(NO_2)_2]SO_4$

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$[Co(en)_2(NO_2)_2](SO_4)_2$

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$[Co(en)(NO_2)_2]SO_4$

Question 14

In the complex $[Pt(NH_3)_2Cl_2]$, the correct IUPAC name is Diamminedichloroplatinum(II).

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 15

Which of the following naming rules are applied correctly according to IUPAC standards for coordination compounds?

Answer

Anionic ligands end in the suffix -o

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The metal name ends in -ate if the complex is an anion

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Ligands are listed in alphabetical order

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The metal oxidation state is written as an Arabic numeral

Question 16

Determine the oxidation state of the metal in $[Cr(H_2O)_4Cl_2]Cl$ and write the name of the compound.

Accepted Answer

Tetraaaquadichlorochromium(III) chloride

Question 17

Determine the oxidation state of the metal in the complex $[Cr(H_2O)_4Cl_2]Cl$. Show your reasoning by setting up the charge balance equation.

Accepted Answer

+3

Question 18

Consider the complex $[Pt(en)_2(NO_2)_2]SO_4$. If the sulfate ion is $SO_4^{2-}$, what is the correct IUPAC name for this compound?

Accepted Answer

Option A

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Option B

Answer

Option C

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Option D

Question 19

In the complex $[Fe(CN)_6]^{4-}$, the coordination number of the iron center is 6, and the oxidation state of the iron is +2.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 20

Identify which of the following ligands are classified as polydentate based on their ability to form more than one coordinate covalent bond per ligand molecule.

Accepted Answer

Option A

Answer

Option B

Answer

Option C

Answer

Option D

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