ABC26IN0157 · Coordination Chemistry

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Coordination Chemistry – General · Exam: CSIR-NET 2020 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Hard

The calculated heat of formation $(\Delta \mathrm{H_f})$ for $\mathrm{NaCl_2}$ and $\mathrm{CaF}$ is
(a)negative for both $\mathrm{NaCl_2}$ and $\mathrm{CaF}$
(b)negative for $\mathrm{NaCl_2}$ but positive for $\mathrm{CaF}$
(c)positive for $\mathrm{NaCl_2}$ but negative for $\mathrm{CaF}$
(d)positive for both $\mathrm{NaCl_2}$ and $\mathrm{CaF}$
Answer
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Explanation
62) a — $s$ and $p$ both form $\pi$-bonding with the complex, and the $\pi$-bonding capacity of sulphur is greater than phosphorus due to the smaller size of the d-orbital of sulphur. Hence, in the presence of sulphur trans to the phosphorus donor atom, the phosphorus-metal bond will be weak, hence they do not lie trans to each other in the complex. As nitrogen does not involve in $\pi$-bonding with the complex, when a nitrogen atom is trans to phosphorus, phosphorus becomes able to form an efficient $\pi$-bond with the metal, hence becomes stable; that's why P and N are trans to each other. 63) c 64) a — Terminal NO $=1672\,\mathrm{cm^{-1}}$; Bridging NO $=1505\,\mathrm{cm^{-1}}$ 65) d — N: $1s\,2s\,2p$; $m_l = +1, 0, -1$; $S = \tfrac{1}{2}+\tfrac{1}{2}+\tfrac{1}{2} = \tfrac{3}{2}$; $L = 1+0-1 = 0$. 66) a — Trans effect $\mathrm{NO_2} > \mathrm{Cl} > \mathrm{NH_3}$ 67) c — Total isomers = geometrical isomers + $\tfrac{1}{2}$(optical isomers). Geometrical isomers = 2 isomers (trans form + cis form). Optical isomers = 2 isomers (d-cis-form + l-cis form). Total isomers = 3 68) a — There is spin change during the electron transition. Therefore, the transition is spin disallowed. 69) a —
\[ [\mathrm{CoCl(NH_3)_5}]^{2+} + \mathrm{OH^-} \rightarrow [\mathrm{Co(NH_3)_4(NH_2)Cl}]^{+} + \mathrm{H_2O} \]
\[ [\mathrm{Co(NH_3)_4(NH_2)Cl}]^{+} \rightarrow [\mathrm{Co(NH_3)_4(NH_2)}]^{2+} + \mathrm{Cl^-} \]
\[ [\mathrm{Co(NH_3)_4(NH_2)}]^{2+} + \mathrm{OH^-} \rightarrow [\mathrm{Co(NH_3)_5OH}]^{2+} \]
Base hydrolysis of $[\mathrm{CoCl(NH_3)_5}]^{2+}$ depends on the concentration of both $[\mathrm{CoCl(NH_3)_5}]^{2+}$ and base. In this reaction $\mathrm{OH^-}$ abstracts a proton from coordinated $\mathrm{NH_3}$. The base hydrolysis of $[\mathrm{Co(CN)}]^{3-}$ is independent of base because it has no ionizable proton. 70) c — $[\mathrm{Ne}]\,2p^{1}\,3p^{1}$; $2S+1=3$; $2S=2$; $S=1$. For $^3D$: $L=2$, $J=|L+S|,\dots,|L-S| = |2+1|,\dots,|2-1| = 3,2,1$. Levels for $^3D$ are $^3D_3$, $^3D_2$, $^3D_1$. 71) a — $[\mathrm{MnF_6}]^{3-}$, $\mathrm{Mn^{3+}} \rightarrow 3d^4 \rightarrow t_{2g}^{3}e_g^{1}$ (HS). $\mu = \sqrt{4(4+2)} = \sqrt{24} = 4.9$. $S=2 \rightarrow 2S+1=5$; $L=2 \rightarrow D$. Ground state term symbol $^{3}D$. 72) a — It is the first inorganic optically active compound discovered by Werner. Number of Co–O bonds = 12. Number of Co–N bonds = 12. 73) a — $[\mathrm{CrCl_6}]^{3-}$, $\mathrm{Cr^{3+}} \rightarrow 3d^3$. $\mu_s = \sqrt{n(n+2)} = \sqrt{3(3+2)} = 3.87$. $\mu_{L+S} = \sqrt{n(n+2)+l(l+1)}$ BM $= \sqrt{3(3+2)+3(3+1)} = \sqrt{15+12} = \sqrt{27} = 5.20$ BM. 74) a — The bonding in phosphine ligands, like that of carbonyls, has two components. The primary component is $\sigma$ donation of the phosphine lone pair to an empty orbital on the metal. The second component is back donation from a filled metal orbital to an empty orbital on the phosphine ligand. This empty phosphorous orbital has been described as being either a d-orbital or an antibonding sigma orbital ($\sigma^{*}$). So, in transition metal phosphine (M–PR$_3$) complexes, the back bonding involves donation of electrons from $M(t_{2g}) \rightarrow \mathrm{PR_3}(\sigma^{*})$. 75) b — For allowed transition: (a) Spin multiplicity should be the same, or $\Delta S = 0$. Option c and d (incorrect) as $\Delta S \neq 0$. (b) $\Delta L = \pm1$, for allowed transition $^{3}S \rightarrow {}^{3}P$: $\Delta S = 3-3=0$; $\Delta L= 1-0= 1$. 76) d — $ns^1\,np^1$; $L=1 \equiv P$; $S=1$ hence, $2S+1=3$. For $J$ value, if the orbital is less than half filled then $J=|L-S|=|1-1|=0$. Hence, $^{3}P_0$. 77) a — $\mathrm{Fe(II)}$ protoporphyrin $\rightarrow \pi \rightarrow \pi^{*}$ transition. $[\mathrm{Mn(H_2O)_6}]\mathrm{Cl_2} \rightarrow \mathrm{Mn^{2+}} \rightarrow d^5$ (high spin), spin forbidden (d-d) transition. $\Delta S=1$. Hence, not allowed. $[\mathrm{Co(H_2O)_6}]\mathrm{Cl_2} \rightarrow \mathrm{Co^{2+}} \rightarrow d^7$ (high spin), (d-d), $\Delta S= 0$, hence allowed. 78) c — $\mathrm{K_4[Cr(CN)_6]}= \mathrm{Cr^{2+}} \rightarrow d^4$ (low spin). For a compound to show Jahn-Teller distortion, the $e_g$ or $t_{2g}$ set should be electronically degenerate. (1) $\mathrm{Cr^{2+}} \rightarrow d^4$ (low spin), electronically degenerate, hence shows Jahn-Teller distortion. (2) $\mathrm{K_4[Fe(CN)_6]} = \mathrm{Fe^{2+}}$ (low spin) $= d^6$ (low spin), electronically non-degenerate, hence no Jahn-Teller distortion. (3) $\mathrm{K_3[Co(CN)_6]} = \mathrm{Co^{3+}} \rightarrow d^6$ (low spin), same as above, hence no Jahn-Teller distortion. (4) $\mathrm{K_4[Mn(CN)_6]} = \mathrm{Mn^{2+}}$ (low spin), electronically degenerate, hence the complex will show Jahn-Teller distortion. 79) a — $[\mathrm{Fe(Phen)_2(NCS)_2}]$, $\mathrm{Fe^{2+}} = d^6$ complex. At high temperature, high spin, and at low temperature, low spin behaviour. At 250 K: $\mathrm{CFSE} = 1.6\Delta_0 +1.2\Delta_0 =0.44$, $\mu = \sqrt{n(n+2)} = \sqrt{4(4+2)} = 4.90$. At 150 K: $\mathrm{CFSE} = -0.4 \times 6\,\Delta_0 = -2.4\Delta_0$, $\mu =0$. 80) a — Taking the valence shell configuration $\mathrm{Be}: 2s^1\,3s^1$; $S=\tfrac12+\tfrac12 =1$. Multiplicity $=2S+1= 2\times1+1=3$. $L= 0+0= 0$, an $S$ term. $J= (L+S) = (0+1) = 1$. Hence, the term is $^{3}S_1$. 81) a — $[\mathrm{CrO_4}]^{2-} < [\mathrm{MnO_4}]^{2-} < [\mathrm{FeO_4}]^{2-}$. All have +6 oxidation state, but due to the smaller size on going from Cr to Fe, Fe has very high charge density. Hence, it has a very high tendency to accept an electron. Hence, it is the strongest oxidising agent. 82) c — Number of unpaired electrons: (A) $[\mathrm{CoF_6}]^{3-} \rightarrow d^6$ (high spin) $= t_{2g}^{4}e_g^{2}$ (B) $[\mathrm{IrCl_6}]^{3-} \rightarrow d^6$ (low spin) $= t_{2g}^{6}e_g^{0}$ (C) $[\mathrm{Fe(H_2O)_6}]^{2+} \rightarrow d^6$ (high spin) $= t_{2g}^{4}e_g^{2}$. Since, A and C have the same number of unpaired electron, hence they have the same magnetic moment. As A and C are 3d-block metal with weak ligand, hence they are high spin while Ir, being a 5d-metal, is low spin. Because 5d has greater splitting power than 3d. 83) a — $[\mathrm{Mn(H_2O)_6}]^{2+} = d^6$ (HS). As all the levels are electronically non-degenerate, hence no Jahn-Teller distortion. Therefore, all the Mn–O bond lengths will be equal. 84) a — $[\mathrm{Fe(phen)_3}]^{2+} \rightarrow [\mathrm{Fe(phen)_3}]^{3+} + e^-$ (Red) (Blue). In presence of an oxidising agent like $\mathrm{K_2Cr_2O_7}$, $[\mathrm{Fe(phen)_3}]^{2+}$ changes its colour from red to blue, hence they are used in redox titration. 85) a — The stability (formation constant for complexation) of a cryptate complex depends upon (1) size of cavity (2) size of metal cation. Hence, $\mathrm{K^+}$ ion will form the most stable complex with cryptand-222. 86) c — $E_2 > E_1$, hence energy required for transfer of electron from oxygen to Re falls in the UV region. Hence, $[\mathrm{ReO_4}]^{-}$ colourless, while in $[\mathrm{MnO_4}]^{-}$, due to less energy difference, it falls in the visible region. Hence, $[\mathrm{MnO_4}]^{-}$ coloured. Also as both Mn and Re have +7 oxidation state, i.e. they have no d-electron, hence no d-d transition, and colour arises due to LMCT. 87) a —
\[ [\mathrm{Co(CN)_5Cl}]^{3-} + \mathrm{OH^-} \rightarrow [\mathrm{Co(CN)_5(OH)}]^{3-} + \mathrm{Cl^-} \]
The reaction proceeds through a dissociative pathway, and the rate is dependent only on the concentration of the substrate. As the substrate does not have an acidic hydrogen, hence it does not undergo an $S_N1CB$ mechanism.
\[ [\mathrm{Co(CN)_5Cl}]^{3-} \rightarrow [\mathrm{Co(CN)_5}]^{2-} + \mathrm{OH^-} \rightarrow [\mathrm{Co(CN)_5OH}]^{3-}\ (\text{slow}) \]
88) a — Explanation 89) c — Tanabe-Sugano diagrams are useful in interpretation of spectra of both high spin and low spin complexes of $d^{2}$-$d^{8}$ metal cations. In a Tanabe-Sugano diagram, the energy of excited state (expressed as $E/B$) is plotted against ligand field strength (expressed as $\Delta_0/B$). Zero energy is taken for the lowest term and also two terms of the same symmetry never cross each other and they bend apart from each other due to repulsion. 90) b — $[\mathrm{CrF_6}]^{3-} = d^3$. Orgel diagram for $d^3$: ground state $= {}^4F$, first excited state $= {}^4P$. $^4A_{2g} \rightarrow {}^4T_{2g}$ ($\Delta_0$): $\nu_1 = 14900\,\mathrm{cm^{-1}}$; $\nu_2 = 22700\,\mathrm{cm^{-1}}$; $\nu_3 = 34400\,\mathrm{cm^{-1}}$. Since $^4T_{1g}(P)$ and $^4T_{1g}(F)$ have no fixed energy, therefore they will not provide an accurate value of $\Delta_0$. Thus, the energy difference between $^4A_{2g} \rightarrow {}^4T_{2g}$, $14900\,\mathrm{cm^{-1}}$, will correspond to $\Delta_0$. 91) b — For $1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3p^{1}$: $2S+1 = 2\times\tfrac12+1 = 2$; $J=|l+s|,\dots,|l-s| = |1+\tfrac12|,\dots,|1-\tfrac12| = \tfrac32, \tfrac12$. Term symbols $^2P_{3/2}$, $^2P_{1/2}$. 92) b — $^3F \rightarrow {}^3D$. Since, for allowed transition (atomic), $\Delta S=0$, $\Delta L=0,\pm1$. In option a and c, spin multiplicity is not the same, therefore incorrect. In option d, $\Delta L=2$, therefore incorrect. 93) d — $[\mathrm{Ni^{II}L_6}]^{n+\,\text{or}\,n-}$ shows absorption bands at $8500$, $15400$, and $26000\,\mathrm{cm^{-1}}$. $[\mathrm{Ni^{II}L'_6}]^{n+\,\text{or}\,n-}$ at $10750$, $17500$ and $28200\,\mathrm{cm^{-1}}$. As for the first complex, absorption bands are at low energy, i.e. it has weak splitting, therefore it has a weak ligand, and for the second complex, high energy absorption bands correspond to a strong ligand. Thus, $L$ is weak and $L'$ is strong ligand. 94) b — Number of microstates in $^3F$ is calculated as $(2S+1)(2L+1)$. For $F$, $L=3$. Hence, $(3)(2\times3+1) =21$. 95) b — Chelate effect is predominately due to entropy change. $\Delta H$ nearly same but entropy change is more. 96) b — $d^6$: $L= \sum m_L = 5-3 = 2 = D$. $S=2$, $2S+1=5$. Hence, lowest energy form $= {}^5D$. 97) d — $\mathrm{H_2}$ (excited state): $L=0=\Sigma$; $S=\tfrac12+\tfrac12= 1$, $2S+1=3$; term $= {}^{3}\Sigma_u$. For half filled. 98) c — $[\mathrm{Cr(bipyridyl)_3}]^{3+} \rightarrow d^3 = {}^4F$ (ground state term). As phosphorescence is a spin-forbidden transition and also occurs when electron comes from excited to ground state, hence the transition $^4A_{2g} \leftarrow {}^2E_g$ is responsible for the phosphorescence. 99) c — For orbital contribution, the set should be unsymmetrically filled. $[\mathrm{Cu(H_2O)_6}]^{2+} \rightarrow t_{2g}^{6}e_g^{3}$ → no contribution. $[\mathrm{Ni(H_2O)_6}]^{2+} \rightarrow t_{2g}^{6}e_g^{2}$ → no contribution. $[\mathrm{Co(H_2O)_6}]^{2+} \rightarrow t_{2g}^{5}e_g^{2}$ → orbital contribution. $[\mathrm{Cr(H_2O)_6}]^{2+} \rightarrow t_{2g}^{3}e_g^{1}$ → no contribution.

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