Transition Metal Chemistry Complexes Quiz

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the most stable geometry for a coordination number of 6?

  • Trigonal prism
  • Pentagonal bipyramid
  • Octahedral (correct)
  • Trigonal prismatic

In which geometry are intra-ligand sulfur-sulfur interactions mentioned to stabilize the structure?

  • Trigonal prism (correct)
  • Pentagonal bipyramid
  • Capped trigonal prism
  • Octahedral

Which type of ligands can stabilize the trigonal prismatic geometry?

  • Monodentate ligands
  • Dithiolate ligands (correct)
  • Bidentate ligands
  • Ï€ donor ligands

Why is the trigonal prism considered unstable compared to the octahedral geometry?

<p>Lower energy in D3h configuration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which coordination number is not common in transition metal complexes?

<p>7 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hepta complex does not show a clear structural preference according to the text?

<p>[M(CN)7]n- (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical pyramidalization value (θ) for d6 (LS) complexes with spy geometry?

<p>90° (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In d6 (HS) complexes, what does pyramidalization typically result in?

<p>Planar geometry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For ML5 complexes with 5 ligands being the same, what type of geometry may be observed?

<p>TBP or SPY (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In [Cu(AA)2L] complexes, where AA = bpy or phen, the choice of ligand L determines which geometrical arrangement?

<p>SPY (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred geometry for CN=5 [M(tridentate)L2] complexes based on flexible aliphatic chains?

<p>SPY (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do methyl substituents affect the geometry of CN=5 [M(tetradentate)L] complexes?

<p>Force L out of plane to create distorted TBP geometry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group of complexes typically exhibit trigonal planar geometry for coordination number 3?

<p>Group 12: HgI3- (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor primarily determines the geometry of [Au(CH3)3]?

<p>Molecular orbital calculations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For complexes with coordination number 4, which geometry is favored for low spin d8 configurations?

<p>Square planar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor primarily determines the geometry of complexes with monodentate ligands for configurations d0-d2, d5-d7 (high spin), and d10?

<p>Electrostatic considerations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true for complexes with coordination number 4?

<p>Square planar geometry is favored for low spin complexes due to electronic stability. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor primarily determines the geometry of complexes with bulky amide ligands [M(NR2)3] or [M(NR2)L2], where R = SiMe3?

<p>Steric effects of the ligands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following configurations is most favored for square planar complexes?

<p>d8 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about tetrahedral complexes is correct?

<p>They are favored for small metal ions and large ligands. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about square planar complexes with d10 configuration is correct?

<p>They are highly favored due to the pseudo-noble gas configuration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true for meridional and facial tridentate ligands?

<p>Meridional ligands do not favor tetrahedral geometries without distortion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the geometry of complexes with polydentate ligands is correct?

<p>The geometry depends on the nature of the ligands. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about tetrahedral complexes of Co(II) is correct?

<p>Co(II) has no electronic difference between tetrahedral and square planar geometries. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which coordination number is rare and has a missing vertex from the ideal icosahedral geometry?

<p>11 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following compounds exhibit the most stable icosahedral geometry for coordination number 12?

<p>[M(A-A)6], where A-A = NO3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which electronic factor can cause distortion in coordination compounds?

<p>Jahn-Teller effect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following complexes typically exhibit first-order Jahn-Teller distortion with elongation?

<p>Cu2+ (d9) complexes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is required for a second-order Jahn-Teller effect to occur?

<p>Non-degenerate ground state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which geometry does the second-order Jahn-Teller effect cause a distortion towards a square pyramidal structure?

<p>Trigonal bipyramidal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser