CBSE 2025 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q32 · 5 marks
(i)Give reasons :(I)$\displaystyle \left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_{4}\right]$ is diamagnetic whereas $\displaystyle \left[\mathrm{NiCl}_{4}\right]^{2-}$ is paramagnetic. [Atomic number : Ni = $\displaystyle 28$](II)CO is a stronger complexing agent than $\displaystyle \mathrm{NH}_{3}$.(III)The trans isomer of complex $\displaystyle \left[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{en})_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\right]^{+}$is optically inactive.(ii)Using Crystal Field theory, write the number of unpaired electrons in octahedral complexes of $\displaystyle \mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$ in the presence of :(I)Strong field ligand(II)Weak field ligand [Atomic number : $\displaystyle \mathrm{Fe}=26$ ](i)Name the type of isomerism exhibited by the following compounds. Also draw their corresponding isomers.(I)$\displaystyle \left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{6}\right]\left[\mathrm{Cr}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]$(II)$\displaystyle \left[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{en})_{3}\right]^{3+}$(III)$\displaystyle \left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{3}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{2}\right)_{3}\right]$(ii)Differentiate between weak field and strong field ligands. How does the strength of the ligand influence the spin of the complex ?
(i)
Give reasons :
(I)
$\displaystyle \left[\mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{CO})_{4}\right]$ is diamagnetic whereas $\displaystyle \left[\mathrm{NiCl}_{4}\right]^{2-}$ is paramagnetic. [Atomic number : Ni = $\displaystyle 28$]
(II)
CO is a stronger complexing agent than $\displaystyle \mathrm{NH}_{3}$.
(III)
The trans isomer of complex $\displaystyle \left[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{en})_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}\right]^{+}$is optically inactive.
(ii)
Using Crystal Field theory, write the number of unpaired electrons in octahedral complexes of $\displaystyle \mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$ in the presence of :
(I)
Strong field ligand
(II)
Weak field ligand [Atomic number : $\displaystyle \mathrm{Fe}=26$ ]
(i)
Name the type of isomerism exhibited by the following compounds. Also draw their corresponding isomers.
(I)
$\displaystyle \left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{6}\right]\left[\mathrm{Cr}(\mathrm{CN})_{6}\right]$
(II)
$\displaystyle \left[\mathrm{Co}(\mathrm{en})_{3}\right]^{3+}$
(III)
$\displaystyle \left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\right)_{3}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{2}\right)_{3}\right]$
(ii)
Differentiate between weak field and strong field ligands. How does the strength of the ligand influence the spin of the complex ?
Marking-scheme solution
(i)
(I)
CO being a strong field ligand, causes pairing of electrons therefore, there is no unpaired electron.
(II)
… creates synergic effect between CO and the Metal.
(III)
Mirror images are superimposable/ Presence of plane of symmetry.
(ii)
(I)
Δ_O > P, causes pairing of electrons, therefore $\displaystyle 1$ unpaired electron
(II)
Δ_O < P, No pairing of electrons therefore $\displaystyle 5$ unpaired electrons
(i)
(I)
Coordination Isomerism / [Cr(NH₃)₆] [Co(CN)₆]
(II)
Optical Isomerism /
(III)
Geometrical isomerism /
(ii)
Weak field ligands produce weak field and leads to small splitting of d-orbitals whereas strong field ligands produce strong field leading to large splitting of d-orbitals.
Strong field ligands cause pairing of electrons/a smaller number of unpaired electrons hence produces low spin complexes and weak field ligands causes no pairing of electrons/ a greater number of unpaired electrons hence produces high spin complexes.
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