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1.

The prefixes bis, tris and tetrakis are used to indicate the number of individual ligands in the coordination entity.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

Which of the following is not enclosed in parenthesis?

A. Polyatomic ligands in the formula of coordination compounds
B. Ligand abbreviations in the formula of coordination compounds
C. Oxidation number of central metal in the naming of coordination compounds
D. The coordination entity in the formula of coordination compounds
Answer» E.
3.

An imaginary coordination entity named dipalidoqalidoralidometal(IV) according to the IUPAC norms, consists of ligands palide(P), qalide(Q) and ralide(R), all having charge of magnitude 1. The central atom is metal (M). Which of the following options best suits the complex described?

A. <img alt="Dipalidoqalidoralidometal with ligands palide(P), qalide(Q) &amp; ralide(R) - option a" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-270270" height="148" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chemistry-questions-answers-nomenclature-coordination-compounds-2-q8a.png" width="163"/>
B. <img alt="Dipalidoqalidoralidometal with ligands palide(P), qalide(Q) &amp; ralide(R) - option b" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-270271" height="146" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chemistry-questions-answers-nomenclature-coordination-compounds-2-q8b.png" width="166"/>
C. <img alt="Dipalidoqalidoralidometal with ligands palide(P), qalide(Q) &amp; ralide(R) - option c" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-270272" height="157" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chemistry-questions-answers-nomenclature-coordination-compounds-2-q8c.png" width="165"/>
D. <img alt="Dipalidoqalidoralidometal with ligands palide(P), qalide(Q) &amp; ralide(R) - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-270273" height="145" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chemistry-questions-answers-nomenclature-coordination-compounds-2-q8d.png" width="170"/>
Answer» D. <img alt="Dipalidoqalidoralidometal with ligands palide(P), qalide(Q) &amp; ralide(R) - option d" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-270273" height="145" src="https://www.sanfoundry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chemistry-questions-answers-nomenclature-coordination-compounds-2-q8d.png" width="170"/>
4.

Which of the following representation of the complex ion is correct according to IUPAC?

A. [PtBrCl(NH<sub>3</sub>)(NO<sub>2</sub>)]<sup> </sup>
B. [PtBrCl(NO<sub>2</sub>)(NH<sub>3</sub>)]<sup> </sup>
C. [Pt(NH<sub>3</sub>)BrCl(NO<sub>2</sub>)]<sup> </sup>
D. [Pt(NO<sub>2</sub>)BrCl(NH<sub>3</sub>)]<sup> </sup>
Answer» D. [Pt(NO<sub>2</sub>)BrCl(NH<sub>3</sub>)]<sup> </sup>
5.

The term inside the parenthesis in the formula of mercury(I) tetrathiocyanato-S-cobaltate(III) is _________

A. Hg
B. SCN
C. NCS
D. Co
Answer» C. NCS
6.

Identify the correct formula for potassium tetracyanonickelate(II).

A. K[Ni(CN)<sub>4</sub>]
B. K[Ni(CN)<sub>4</sub>]<sub>2</sub>
C. K<sub>2</sub>[Ni(CN)<sub>4</sub>]
D. K<sub>2</sub>[Ni(CN)<sub>4</sub>]<sub>2</sub>
Answer» D. K<sub>2</sub>[Ni(CN)<sub>4</sub>]<sub>2</sub>
7.

Identify the correct formula for hexaaquamanganese(II) ion.

A. [Mn(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>6</sub>]<sup>2+</sup>
B. [Mn(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>6</sub>]<sup>2-</sup>
C. [Mn<sub>2</sub>(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>6</sub>]<sup>+</sup>
D. [Mn(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>6</sub>]<sup>+2</sup>
Answer» B. [Mn(H<sub>2</sub>O)<sub>6</sub>]<sup>2-</sup>
8.

Identify the correct naming for [Co(ONO)(NH3)5]2+.

A. Pentaamminenitritocolbalt(III)
B. Pentaamminenitrito-O-cobalt(III)
C. Pentaamminenitrito-N-cobalt(III)
D. Pentaamminenitrosylcobalt(III)
Answer» C. Pentaamminenitrito-N-cobalt(III)
9.

Identify the correct naming for [Zn(OH)4]2-.

A. Zinc tetrahydroxide
B. Tetrahydroxozincate(II)
C. Tetrahydroxidozincate(II)
D. Tetrahydroxylzincate(II)
Answer» D. Tetrahydroxylzincate(II)
10.

Identify the correct naming for K3[Fe(CN)6].

A. Tripotassium hexacyanidoferrate(III)
B. Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III)
C. Tripotassium hexacyanoferrate(III)
D. Potassium hexacyanidoferrate(III)
Answer» E.