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Why do coordination compounds exhibit characteristic optical properties?
Why do coordination compounds exhibit characteristic optical properties?
- Due to the presence of hybridized orbitals (correct)
- Due to the influence of ligands on the metal atom
- Due to the formation of set of equivalent orbitals
- Due to the directional properties of the bonds
Which theory focuses on explaining the nature of bonding in coordination compounds using the influence of ligands on the metal atom?
Which theory focuses on explaining the nature of bonding in coordination compounds using the influence of ligands on the metal atom?
- Valence Bond Theory (correct)
- Molecular Orbital Theory
- Ligand Field Theory
- Crystal Field Theory
What orbitals can a metal atom use for hybridization according to Valence Bond Theory?
What orbitals can a metal atom use for hybridization according to Valence Bond Theory?
- ns, np
- (n-1)d, ns, np, nd (correct)
- (n-1)d, ns, np
- ns, np, nd
Why is Werner's theory unable to answer why certain elements possess the property of forming coordination compounds?
Why is Werner's theory unable to answer why certain elements possess the property of forming coordination compounds?
Which theory attributes the characteristic optical properties of coordination compounds to the presence of set of equivalent orbitals?
Which theory attributes the characteristic optical properties of coordination compounds to the presence of set of equivalent orbitals?
In coordination compounds, why do bonds have directional properties according to Valence Bond Theory?
In coordination compounds, why do bonds have directional properties according to Valence Bond Theory?
Why does the complex [Ti(H2O)6]3+ appear violet in color?
Why does the complex [Ti(H2O)6]3+ appear violet in color?
What happens to the color of the complex [Ti(H2O)6]Cl3 upon removal of water?
What happens to the color of the complex [Ti(H2O)6]Cl3 upon removal of water?
What is the relationship between the wavelength of light absorbed and the observed color in coordination compounds?
What is the relationship between the wavelength of light absorbed and the observed color in coordination compounds?
Why does [Co(NH3)5(H2O)]3+ appear green in color?
Why does [Co(NH3)5(H2O)]3+ appear green in color?
What effect does crystal field splitting have on the color of coordination compounds?
What effect does crystal field splitting have on the color of coordination compounds?
How does the crystal field theory explain the color of coordination compounds?
How does the crystal field theory explain the color of coordination compounds?
Which type of isomerism can be exhibited by [Pt(NH3)(Br)(Cl)(py)]?
Which type of isomerism can be exhibited by [Pt(NH3)(Br)(Cl)(py)]?
How many geometrical isomers are possible for [Cr(NH3)2Cl2(en)] +?
How many geometrical isomers are possible for [Cr(NH3)2Cl2(en)] +?
In the compound [CoCl2(en)2], how many optical isomers are present?
In the compound [CoCl2(en)2], how many optical isomers are present?
What color will the complex [Mn(H2O)6] 2– appear in an aqueous solution?
What color will the complex [Mn(H2O)6] 2– appear in an aqueous solution?
Which of the following can exhibit both geometrical and optical isomerism?
Which of the following can exhibit both geometrical and optical isomerism?
What will the color change be when aqueous copper sulphate reacts with potassium chloride?
What will the color change be when aqueous copper sulphate reacts with potassium chloride?
