Chemistry: Coordination Compounds Quiz
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What type of bonds did A. Werner's theory postulate in coordination compounds?

  • Polar and nonpolar
  • Ionic and covalent (correct)
  • Metallic and hydrogen
  • Single and double
  • Which theory predicts the geometrical shapes of coordination entities based on isomerism?

  • Crystal Field Theory (CFT)
  • Octet Rule
  • Valence Bond Theory (VBT) (correct)
  • Hybridization Theory
  • What is the main focus of Crystal Field Theory (CFT) regarding coordination compounds?

  • Formation of magnetic behavior
  • Electronic arrangements in strong and weak crystal fields (correct)
  • Geometrical shapes of coordination entities
  • Optical properties of compounds
  • What did A. Werner predict using the property of isomerism?

    <p>Geometrical shapes of coordination entities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bonds did A. Werner's theory associate with ions in a coordination compound?

    <p>Ionic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Valence Bond Theory (VBT) fail to provide a quantitative interpretation for in coordination compounds?

    <p>Magnetic behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Crystal Field Theory (CFT), what leads to different electronic arrangements around the central metal atom/ion?

    <p>Effect of crystal fields on d orbital energies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Werner's systematic attempt focused on explaining in coordination compounds?

    <p>Formation, reactions, structure, and bonding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Valence Bond Theory (VBT) successfully explain about coordination compounds?

    <p>Formation, magnetic behavior, and geometrical shapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property did Werner use to predict geometrical shapes of coordination entities?

    <p>Isomerism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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