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This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Identify the correct naming for K2[PdCl4]. |
A. | Potassium tetrachlorinepalladium(II) |
B. | Potassium tetrachlorinepalladate(II) |
C. | Potassium tetrachloridopalladium(II) |
D. | Potassium tetrachloridopalladate(II) |
Answer» E. | |
2. |
If the complex ion is cationic, the name of the metal ends with suffix -ate. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
3. |
The prefix di is used twice in the naming of [NiCl2(PPh3)2]. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
4. |
The correct way of naming Co in [CoCl2(en)2]+ is ________ |
A. | cobalt(III) |
B. | cobalt(II) |
C. | cobaltate(III) |
D. | cobaltate(II) |
Answer» B. cobalt(II) | |
5. |
Which of the following terms is used to indicate the number of individual ligands that do not include a numerical prefix, in the name of a coordination compound? |
A. | tetra |
B. | bis |
C. | tris |
D. | tetrakis |
Answer» B. bis | |
6. |
Which of the following is true regarding a charged coordination entity? |
A. | The charge is indicated as a subscript outside the square bracket on the right |
B. | The charge of the complex ion is written in parenthesis while naming the entity |
C. | The sign of the charge is written after the number |
D. | The charge on the complex ion is depicted along with the counter ion |
Answer» D. The charge on the complex ion is depicted along with the counter ion | |
7. |
Which of the following ligands will be listed last in a coordination sphere? |
A. | Cl |
B. | CO |
C. | CO<sub>3</sub> |
D. | C<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> |
Answer» E. | |
8. |
Which of the following is the correct formulation of the entity according to IUPAC? |
A. | (Co(CN)<sub>6</sub>)<sup>3-</sup> |
B. | [Co(CN)<sub>6</sub>]<sup>3-</sup> |
C. | [Co (CN)<sub>6</sub>]<sup>3-</sup> |
D. | [Co(CN)<sub>6</sub>]<sup>-3</sup> |
Answer» C. [Co (CN)<sub>6</sub>]<sup>3-</sup> | |
9. |
The position of ligands in the formula of a mononuclear coordination entity depends on which of the following? |
A. | The first letter in the name of the ligand |
B. | Charge on the ligand |
C. | Atomicity of the ligand |
D. | Denticity of the ligand |
Answer» B. Charge on the ligand | |