Transition Metals and Their Complexes Quiz
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What happens to the complex formation tendency as the positive oxidation state of the metal ion increases?

  • It decreases.
  • It becomes unpredictable.
  • It remains constant.
  • It increases. (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a common structure found in complexes of first transition series elements?

  • Linear
  • Square planar
  • Tetrahedral
  • Cubic (correct)
  • Which orbitals are primarily involved in the bonding of metal complexes?

  • d, f and g type
  • s, p and d type (correct)
  • s, p and f type
  • p, d and h type
  • What type of magnetism is commonly observed in transition metal compounds?

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

    What determines the magnetic properties of substances according to the content provided?

    <p>Spin motion and orbital motion of electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result when two electrons in the same orbital have opposite spins?

    <p>Their magnetic moments cancel each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of substances will exhibit paramagnetism?

    <p>Substances with unpaired electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the total magnetic moment of a compound determined?

    <p>By the sum of the moments of all electrons present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the M: H ratio in the compound PdH?

    <p>1:0.6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crystal lattice structure is NOT mentioned for the second transition series elements?

    <p>Simple cubic (sc)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property do the alloys formed by second transition series materials typically exhibit?

    <p>Higher corrosion resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element in the second transition series is known to have the next highest atomic radius after Y?

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

    What trend is observed in the atomic radii of second transition series from Y to Rh?

    <p>They decrease and then increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a general characteristic of the second transition series elements?

    <p>They are all metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding second transition series alloys is incorrect?

    <p>They form easily compared to first transition series.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The increased screening effect of 4d electrons has what impact on atomic radii?

    <p>Decreases atomic radii after a certain point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for the high melting and boiling points of the d-block elements?

    <p>They have the maximum number of unpaired d-electrons for bonding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the ionization energies of d-block elements compare to s- and p-block elements?

    <p>Between those of s- and p-block elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of compounds do d-block elements predominantly form?

    <p>Covalent compounds primarily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general trend of the standard reduction potential values for transition elements?

    <p>They are negative and lower than the standard hydrogen electrode.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is the last in the first transition series?

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

    Which element starts the first transition series?

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

    What characteristic of d-block metal ions affects their tendency to react?

    <p>Their high heats of vaporisation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are transition metals considered poor reducing agents?

    <p>They have high heats of vaporization and ionization energies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following oxidation states is the highest for the 3d-series elements?

    <p>+7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    [TcO4]- is known to be which type of oxidizing agent?

    <p>Very weak oxidizing agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the ionic radii comparison between 3d-series and 4d-series elements?

    <p>Ionic radii of 3d-series elements are smaller.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element has a stable +8 oxidation state?

    <p>RuO4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The magnetic behaviour of which series is more complex due to the predominance of orbital contribution?

    <p>4d-series</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the different magnetic behaviour between 3d and 4d elements?

    <p>Spread of 4d-orbitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the complexes formed by heavier elements of the 4d-series?

    <p>Low-spin or inner orbital complexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ions has the smallest ionic radius?

    <p>Cr4+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the geometry of the octahedral coordination number for molybdenum in the +6 oxidation state?

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

    Which of the following compounds represents molybdenum in the -2 oxidation state?

    <p>[Mo(CO)5]2-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the oxidation state and coordination number of technetium in the compound [TcF6]?

    <p>+6, 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which oxidation state does molybdenum exhibit a capped trigonal prismatic geometry?

    <p>+2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geometry is associated with technetium in the +5 oxidation state?

    <p>Square pyramidal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the coordination number for molybdenum in the +3 oxidation state?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compound corresponds to molybdenum in the +4 oxidation state?

    <p>[Mo(NCS)6]2-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What oxidation state does technetium have in the compound [Tc2(CO)10]?

    <p>0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process is responsible for the colors of ions and complexes of the second transition series elements?

    <p>Charge transfer processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the electronic spectra of the compounds of the second and third transition series less important?

    <p>d-d and charge transfer bands cannot be separated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metals have the highest oxidizing power among the following?

    <p>Ru4+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of charge transfer transitions compared to d-d transitions?

    <p>Charge transfer transitions are Laporte and spin allowed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transition type involves electron transfer between similar atoms?

    <p>Metal to metal transition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 4d series oxo ions, what is the decreasing order of energy for ligand to metal charge transfer?

    <p>NbO43- &gt; MoO42- &gt; TcO4-</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the energy of charge transfer for 5d-series similar ions is true?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the intensity of color in a complex?

    <p>Charge transfer transitions in the visible range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Inorganic Chemistry-II

    • This course covers inorganic chemistry, specifically focusing on the chemistry of the elements in the third transition series (5d series), lanthanides (4f series), and actinides (5f series).
    • The course also covers coordination compounds, oxidation and reduction reactions.
    • It includes the study of properties of metallic elements, like their oxidation states and their variability, complex formation, magnetic behavior, and related periodic properties.

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