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and are respectively known as:
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Spin free Complex, Spin paired Complex
2
Spin paired Complex, Spin free Complex
3
Outer orbital Complex, Inner orbital Complex
4
Inner orbital Complex, Spin paired Complex
02
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Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Dimethyl glyoxime forms a six-membered covalent chelate when treated with NiCl2 solution in presence of NH4OH.
Statement (II) : Prussian blue precipitate contains iron both in (+2) and (+3) oxidation states. In the light of the above statements,
choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
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Number of complexes with even number of electrons in orbitals is:
1
1
2
3
3
2
4
5
04
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Which of the following complex is homoleptic?
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2
3
4
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An octahedral complex with the formula upon reaction with excess of solution gives 2 moles of . Consider the oxidation state of Co in the complex is . The value of "x + n" is ______.
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3
2
6
3
8
4
5
06
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The 'spin only' magnetic moment value of is ____ . (Where is a metal having least metallic radii among ).
07
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Match List-I with List-II
List-I
(Compound)
List-II
(Colour)
(A) (I) Violet
(B) (II) Blood Red
(C) (III) Prussian Blue
(D) (IV) Yellow

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
2
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
3
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
4
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
08
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: and can act as ligands to form transition metal complexes.
Statement II: As and are from the same group, the nature of bonding of and is always the same with transition metals.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
3
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
09
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Match List - I with List - II
compound use
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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(A)-(I), (B), (II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
2
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-( II)
3
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
4
(A)-( II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
10
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Total number of unpaired electrons in the complex ion [Co(NH ) ] and [NiCl ] is
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Match List-I with List-II.
List-I
(Complex ion)
List-II
(Spin only magnetic moment in B.M.)
(A) [Cr(NH ) ] (I) 4.90
(B) [NiCl ] (II) 3.87
(C) [CoF ] (III) 0.0
(D) [Ni(CN) ] (IV) 2.83

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
2
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
3
(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
4
(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
12
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Match List I with List II:
List I (Substances) List II (Element Present)
(A) Ziegler catalyst(I) Rhodium
(B) Blood Pigment(II) Cobalt
(C) Wilkinson catalyst (III) Iron
(D) Vitamin B12(IV) Titanium

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
2
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
3
A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
4
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
13
PYQ 2024
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The number of complexes from the following with no electrons in the t orbital is _______.
TiCl , [MnO ] , [FeO ] , [FeCl ] , [CoCl ]
1
3
2
1
3
4
4
2
14
PYQ 2024
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The metal atom present in the complex MABXL (where A, B, X and L are unidentate ligands and M is metal) involves sp3 hybridization. The number of geometrical isomers exhibited by the complex is:
1
4
2
0
3
2
4
3
15
PYQ 2024
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Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): A solution of is green in color.
Statement (II): A solution of is colorless.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
3
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
4
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
16
PYQ 2025
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‘X’ is the number of electrons in orbitals of the most stable complex ion among , , and . The nature of oxide of vanadium of the type is:

1
Acidic
2
Neutral
3
Basic
4
Amphoteric
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PYQ 2025
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: A homoleptic octahedral complex, formed using monodentate ligands, will not show stereoisomerism
Statement II: cis- and trans-platin are heteroleptic complexes of Pd.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

1
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
2
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
3
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
4
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
18
PYQ 2025
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Identify the diamagnetic octahedral complex ions from below ;
A. [Mn(CN) ]
B. [Co(NH ) ]
C. [Fe(CN) ]
D. [Co(H O) F ]
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1
B and D Only
2
A and D Only
3
A and C Only
4
B and C Only
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PYQ 2025
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Match List - I with List - II:

List - I:

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

List - II:

(I) d²sp³ diamagnetic
(II) sp²d² paramagnetic
(III) sp³ diamagnetic
(IV) sp³ paramagnetic

1
(A)-(III),(B)-(II),(C)-(I),(D)-(IV)
2
(A)-(IV),(B)-(I),(C)-(II),(D)-(III)
3
(A)-(I),(B)-(II),(C)-(III),(D)-(IV)
4
(A)-(IV),(B)-(I),(C)-(III),(D)-(II)
20
PYQ 2025
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The number of species from the following that are involved in hybridization is and
1
3
2
4
3
6
4
5
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Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2
A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
3
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
4
A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
22
PYQ 2025
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Consider the following low-spin complexes The sum of the spin-only magnetic moment values of complexes having yellow colour is:
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Identify the homoleptic complexes with odd number of d-electrons in the central metal:

(A) [FeO4]2− (B) [Fe(CN)6]3−

(C) [Fe(CN)5NO]2− (D) [CoCl4]2−

(E) [Co(H2O)3F3]

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1

(B) and (D) only

2

(C) and (E) only

3

(A), (B) and (D) only

4

(A), (C) and (E) only

24
PYQ 2025
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Number of stereoisomers possible for the complexes, and are respectively} (py = pyridine, ox = oxalate)

1
2
3
4
25
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Which one of the following complexes will have and B.M.?

1
2
3
4
26
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The number of optical isomers exhibited by the iron complex (A) obtained from the following reaction is ______
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The correct order of the complexes
[5pt] (A),
[3pt] (B),
[3pt] (C),
[3pt] (D)
[5pt] in terms of wavelength of light absorbed is:
1
D A B C
2
C B D A
3
D C B A
4
C B A D
28
PYQ 2025
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The metal ions that have the calculated spin only magnetic moment value of 4.9 B.M. are
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below

1
A, C and E only
2
B and E only
3
B and E only
4
A, B and E only
29
PYQ 2025
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From the magnetic behaviour of (paramagnetic) and [Ni ] (diamagnetic), choose the correct geometry and oxidation state.

1

: Ni²⁺, square planar [Ni ] : Ni(0), square planar

2

: Ni²⁺, tetrahedral [Ni ] : Ni(0), tetrahedral

3

: Ni²⁺, tetrahedral [Ni ] : , square planar

4

: Ni(0), tetrahedral [Ni ] : Ni(0), square planar

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In which of the following complexes the CFSE, will be equal to zero?
1

2

3

4

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The number of paramagnetic metal complex species among and with same number of unpaired electrons is _____.
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The number of unpaired electrons responsible for the paramagnetic nature of the following complex species are respectively :
1
1, 5, 4, 2
2
1, 5, 5, 2
3
1, 1, 4, 2
4
1, 4, 4, 2
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Match List-I with List-II

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1
(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
2
(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
3
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
4
(A)-(II), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
34
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Identify the coordination complexes in which the central metal ion has a configuration.

Identify the coordination complexes

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

1

(C) and (E) only

2

(B), (C) and (D) only

3

(B) and (D) only

4

(A), (B) and (E) only

35
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A metal complex with a formula MC 3NH is involved in sp d hybridisation. It upon reaction with excess of AgNO solution gives ‘x’ moles of AgCl. Consider ‘x’ is equal to the number of lone pairs of electron present in central atom of BrF . Then the number of geometrical isomers exhibited by the complex is ________
36
PYQ 2025
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The correct order of , , and complex species based on the number of unpaired electrons present is:
1
2
3
4
37
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The complex of Ni ion and dimethyl glyoxime contains ____ number of Hydrogen (H) atoms.
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Match the following List-I with List-II and choose the correct option: List-I (Compounds) | List-II (Shape and Hybridisation) (A) PF (I) Tetrahedral and sp (B) SF (III) Octahedral and sp d (C) Ni(CO) (I) Tetrahedral and sp (D) [PtCl ] (II) Square planar and dsp

1
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
2
A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
3
A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
4
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-I
39
PYQ 2025
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The complex that shows Facial - Meridional isomerism is:
1

2

3

4
40
PYQ 2025
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The d-electronic configuration of an octahedral Co(II) complex having a magnetic moment of 3.95 BM is:
1

2

3

4
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Match List - I with List - II.
[CoF6]3
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
1
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
2
(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
3
(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV)
4
(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
42
PYQ 2025
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The complex of ion and dimethyl glyoxime contains number of Hydrogen (H) atoms.
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PYQ 2026
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Which of the following sequences of hybridisation, geometry and magnetic nature are correct for the given coordination compounds?}
  • [A.] -- , tetrahedral, paramagnetic
  • [B.] -- , octahedral, paramagnetic
  • [C.] -- , tetrahedral, paramagnetic
  • [D.] -- , square planar, diamagnetic
Choose the correct answer.
1
A, B, C and D
2
B, C and D only
3
A, C and D only
4
A, B and D only
44
PYQ 2026
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Statement I: Among the following set of ionic species, [Cr³⁺, Mn²⁺]; [Ti⁴⁺, V²⁺]; [Sc³⁺, V⁴⁺] and [Co³⁺, Cu²⁺] three sets have both ions are coloured.
Statement II: Among the following set of ionic species [Lu³⁺, La³⁺]; [Ln³⁺, Ce⁴⁺]; [Yb²⁺, Eu²⁺] and [Nd³⁺, Sm³⁺] three sets have both ions diamagnetic in nature.
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
3
Statement I incorrect but Statement II is correct.
4
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
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PYQ 2026
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Match the following:
1
P-III, Q-I, R-II, S-IV
2
P-II, Q-IV, R-I, S-III
3
P-II, Q-IV, R-III, S-I
4
P-II, Q-I, R-IV, S-III
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The surface of sodium metal is irradiated with radiation of wavelength nm. The kinetic energy of ejected electrons is J. The work function of sodium is 2.3 eV. The value of is _______ nm. (Nearest integer)}
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PYQ 2026
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An alkane (Y) requires 8 moles of oxygen for complete combustion and on chlorination with , (Y) gives only one monochlorinated product (Z). The total number of primary carbon atoms in (Y) is _____.
48
PYQ 2026
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Identify the correct statements from the following
A. is the most stable complex among , and
B. The stability of is greater than that of
C. The hybridization of Fe in is
D. exhibits linkage isomerism
E. and ligands are NOT ambidentate ligands
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1
A, B, C, D and E
2
B, C and D only
3
A, C and D only
4
A, C and E only
49
PYQ 2026
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Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Aluminium upon reaction with NaOH forms ion.
Statement II : The geometry of , and is square planar, pyramidal and linear respectively.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
3
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
50
PYQ 2026
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5.33 g of , which is a 1:3 electrolyte, is dissolved in water and is passed through a cation exchanger. The chloride ions in the eluted solution, on treatment with , results in 8.61 g of . The ratio of moles of complex reacted and moles of formed is ______ . (Nearest integer)}
51
PYQ 2026
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For tetrahedral complex, the correct order of energy of -orbitals is:
1

2

3

4

52
PYQ 2026
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For the given coordination compounds:
1) 2) 3) 4)
5) 6) 7) 8)
The number of paramagnetic species are:
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PYQ 2026
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‘x’ is the product which is obtained from benzene by reacting it with carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride in the presence of cuprous chloride. ‘y’ is the major product obtained from the benzene by reacting it with ethanoyl chloride in the presence of anhydrous AlCl . Product (major) obtained by heating x and y in the presence of alkali is z. Total number of (pi) electrons in z is _______.
54
PYQ 2026
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Given below are two statements for catalytic properties of transition metals.
Statement I: First row transition metals which act as catalyst utilise their 3d electrons only for formation of bonds between reactant molecules and atoms on the surface of catalyst.
Statement II: There is increase in the concentration of reactants on the surface of catalyst which strengthens the bonds in reacting molecules.
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
3
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
55
PYQ 2026
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Arrange the following complexes in increasing order of C.F.S.E. ( )
(a)
(b)
(c)
1

2

3

4

56
PYQ 2026
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Which of the ions show positive Borax Bead test and has the largest ionization energy:
1

2

3

4

57
PYQ 2026
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Which of the following compounds shows coordination isomerism?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
1
A, B, & C only
2
A, B & D only
3
A, B, C & E only
4
D only