Question 1

Apply the valence bond theory to predict the electronic structure and hybridization pattern of chromium in the complex ion Cr(NH₃)₆³⁺.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

The M2+ ions of the first transition series of elements all have the general electronic configuration [Ar]4s23dx, where x is an integer from 1 to 8.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Cu2+ ion has 1 unpaired electron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If a solution absorbs green light, what is its likely color?

Accepted Answer

A)  red 
B)  violet 
C)  orange 
D)  yellow 
E)  blue

Question 5

Which of the following will be the strongest oxidizing agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cr 
B)  Cr(II) 
C)  Cr(III) 
D)  Cr(IV) 
E)  Cr(VI)

Question 6

Octahedral complexes can exhibit geometric, optical, and linkage isomerism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The inner transition series of elements arise from the filling of f orbitals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Of the 3d transition series of elements, scandium has the greatest atomic radius.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Give the systematic name for Cr(CO)3(NH3)3.

Accepted Answer

A)  chromiumtriaminotricarbonyl 
B)  triamminechromium carbonate 
C)  triamminetricarbonylchromate(0) 
D)  triamminetricarbonylchromium(0) 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

The compound Rh(CO)(H)(PH₃)₂ forms cis and trans isomers. Use this information to predict the geometry of this complex, and draw the geometric isomers.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Which of the following is not a property of silver that is important in black and white photography?

Accepted Answer

A)  Silver halides are not soluble in water. 
B)  Silver metal is easily oxidized. 
C)  Silver halides undergo a redox reaction when exposed to light. 
D)  Silver ions will form stable, water-soluble complex ions. 
E)  Silver atoms catalyze the reduction of silver ions.

Question 12

Which of the following ions could exist in either the high-spin or low-spin state in an octahedral complex?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sc3+ 
B)  Ni2+ 
C)  Mn2+ 
D)  Ti4+ 
E)  Zn2+

Question 13

Which of the following octahedral complexes should have the largest crystal field splitting energy, F1F1F1S1F1F1F10?

Accepted Answer

A)  [Cr(H2O)6]3+ 
B)  [Cr(SCN)6]3- 
C)  [Cr(NH3)6]3+ 
D)  [Cr(CN)6]3- 
E)  [Cr(en)3]3+ (en = ethylenediamine)

Question 14

Of the 3d transition series of elements, zinc has the greatest atomic radius.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the formation of a transition metal complex, the central metal atom or ion acts as

Accepted Answer

A)  an Arrhenius acid. 
B)  a Bronsted-Lowry acid. 
C)  a Bronsted-Lowry base. 
D)  a Lewis acid. 
E)  a Lewis base.

Question 16

Which of the following atoms has the biggest radius?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ti 
B)  Cr 
C)  Fe 
D)  Ni 
E)  Zn

Question 17

The conversion of the chromate ion (CrO42-) to the dichromate ion (Cr2O72-) is a redox process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The oxidation and coordination numbers of cobalt in the compound [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2 are, respectively:

Accepted Answer

A)  2 and 6. 
B)  2 and 8. 
C)  3 and 6. 
D)  3 and 8. 
E)  none of the above

Question 19

The permanganate ion (MnO4-) is a powerful reducing agent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following should be the strongest reducing agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fe 
B)  Ru 
C)  Os 
D)  Re 
E)  Cu

Exam 23: The Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds

Apply the valence bond theory to predict the electronic structure and hybridization pattern of chromium in the complex ion Cr(NH₃)₆³⁺.

The M²⁺ions of the first transition series of elements all have the general electronic configuration [Ar]4s²3d^x, where x is an integer from 1 to 8.

The Cu²⁺ ion has 1 unpaired electron.

If a solution absorbs green light, what is its likely color?

Which of the following will be the strongest oxidizing agent?

Octahedral complexes can exhibit geometric, optical, and linkage isomerism.

The inner transition series of elements arise from the filling of f orbitals.

Of the 3d transition series of elements, scandium has the greatest atomic radius.

Give the systematic name for Cr(CO) ₃(NH₃) ₃.

The compound Rh(CO)(H)(PH₃)₂ forms cis and trans isomers. Use this information to predict the geometry of this complex, and draw the geometric isomers.

Which of the following is not a property of silver that is important in black and white photography?

Which of the following ions could exist in either the high-spin or low-spin state in an octahedral complex?

Which of the following octahedral complexes should have the largest crystal field splitting energy, ?

Of the 3d transition series of elements, zinc has the greatest atomic radius.

In the formation of a transition metal complex, the central metal atom or ion acts as

Which of the following atoms has the biggest radius?

The conversion of the chromate ion (CrO₄^2-) to the dichromate ion (Cr₂O₇^2-) is a redox process.

The oxidation and coordination numbers of cobalt in the compound [Co(NH₃) ₅Cl]Cl₂ are, respectively:

The permanganate ion (MnO₄^-) is a powerful reducing agent.

Which of the following should be the strongest reducing agent?

Exam 23: The Transition Elements and Their Coordination Compounds

Apply the valence bond theory to predict the electronic structure and hybridization pattern of chromium in the complex ion Cr(NH3)63+.

The M2+ ions of the first transition series of elements all have the general electronic configuration [Ar]4s23dx, where x is an integer from 1 to 8.

The Cu2+ ion has 1 unpaired electron.

If a solution absorbs green light, what is its likely color?

Which of the following will be the strongest oxidizing agent?

Octahedral complexes can exhibit geometric, optical, and linkage isomerism.

The inner transition series of elements arise from the filling of f orbitals.

Of the 3d transition series of elements, scandium has the greatest atomic radius.

Give the systematic name for Cr(CO) 3(NH3) 3.

The compound Rh(CO)(H)(PH3)2 forms cis and trans isomers. Use this information to predict the geometry of this complex, and draw the geometric isomers.

Which of the following is not a property of silver that is important in black and white photography?

Which of the following ions could exist in either the high-spin or low-spin state in an octahedral complex?

Which of the following octahedral complexes should have the largest crystal field splitting energy, ?

Of the 3d transition series of elements, zinc has the greatest atomic radius.

In the formation of a transition metal complex, the central metal atom or ion acts as

Which of the following atoms has the biggest radius?

The conversion of the chromate ion (CrO42-) to the dichromate ion (Cr2O72-) is a redox process.

The oxidation and coordination numbers of cobalt in the compound [Co(NH3) 5Cl]Cl2 are, respectively:

The permanganate ion (MnO4-) is a powerful reducing agent.

Which of the following should be the strongest reducing agent?

Apply the valence bond theory to predict the electronic structure and hybridization pattern of chromium in the complex ion Cr(NH₃)₆³⁺.

The M²⁺ions of the first transition series of elements all have the general electronic configuration [Ar]4s²3d^x, where x is an integer from 1 to 8.

The Cu²⁺ ion has 1 unpaired electron.

Give the systematic name for Cr(CO) ₃(NH₃) ₃.

The compound Rh(CO)(H)(PH₃)₂ forms cis and trans isomers. Use this information to predict the geometry of this complex, and draw the geometric isomers.

The conversion of the chromate ion (CrO₄^2-) to the dichromate ion (Cr₂O₇^2-) is a redox process.

The oxidation and coordination numbers of cobalt in the compound [Co(NH₃) ₅Cl]Cl₂ are, respectively:

The permanganate ion (MnO₄^-) is a powerful reducing agent.