Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

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