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TNTERNAL ASSESSMENT - r (CLAI-TI)
Dste't 1110912023
Program: B.Tech
tCYBl0lJ & Chemistry Duration: I 2.30-l.20Pm
Course Code & Title:2
Max. Marksl 25 marks
Year& Sem: I Year,Sr I Sem

Part-A(5x1=5Marks)
Answer ALL'The Questions

When the valence d orbitals of the central metal ion in octahedral complex are split
in
1
energy levels in cFT, which orbitals are raised to higher energy?
(a) r.l*y and d,,2-y2 (b) d*y, dxz,Brd dvz

(c) d*, and dy, (d) d*2-y2 and d,2

2 'fhe crystal field splitting energy (Ao) is inversely proportional to

(a) geometry (b) number of d-electrons
(c) coordination number (d) oxidation state
magnitude of Ao
3 In which of the following octahedral complexes of chromium, will the
be the lowest?

(a) [CrCle]3- (b) [Cr(HzO)o]3+

1c) [Cr(l'{Hr)013* (d) [Cr(CN)o]3-

4 How many geometrical isomers are possible for [Co(NHr;r6NOz)l) complex

a)2 b)3
c)4 d)0
5 The lumber of unidentate ligands in the complex ion is called
a) EAN b) Coordination number

c) Primary valency j; Oxiaation number

 Pnrt-B(2xl0=20Marks)
calculate the GFSE of da anc] d7 in high
spin tetrahedrar comprexes in terms of Ao
(6 Marks)
write short note o, rinkage and hydrate isomerism in coordination
compounds. (4
Marks)

(oR)
b. i. calculate the energy of the
[Ti(H:o)o]3+complex with a wave number of 20,000
cm-1? (5 Ma.rks)
ll. which among the foilowing comprexes
have rarge crystar fierd spritting in each
pair with erppropriate justificatip.n?
(5 Marks)
(l) 3-
3-
[Co(]{zO)ol2* and [Co(HzO)o]3* (2) [Co(CN)o]3* and 1Co(NH:)013*
7a. Give the steps for Slater's rule and using
it, calculate zeff foran electron residing
in 2p Ievel for F- ion (Z for Fluorine
atom is 9).

(oR)
b. i. [)raw the cis and trans isomers of
[Co(NH:)Br(en)z]2+ complexes. (5 Marks)
ii. Calculate the magnetic moment of (Et+N)z[FeCI+12-
and [Ni2*1H zO)a)Clz
complexes. (5 Marks)
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
College of Engineering and Technology
Set-1
SRM lnstitute of Science and Technology
Kattankulathur - 503203

INTERNAL ASSESSNIBNT _ I (CLAl -T I)

Program: B.Tech Dale:7710912023

Course Code & Title: 21CYB101J & Chemlstry Duration: I2.30-L20pnr
Year & Sem: lYear & lSem Max. Marks: 25 marks

Part-A(5x1=5Marks)
Answer ALL The Questions

1 When the valence d orbitals of the central metal ion in octahedral complex are split in
energy levels in CFT, which orbitals uru ,u'ii"O to higher energy?
(d) d,2-v2 and d.2
2 The crystal field splitting energy (Ao) is inversely proportional to
(b) number of d-electrons
3 ln which of the following octahedral complexes of chromium, will the magnitude of As
be the lowest?
(a) [CrCtol3-
4 How many geometrical isomers are possible for [Co(NH:13(NOz):J complex
a)2
5 The number of unidentate ligands in the complex ion is called
b) Coordination number

Part-B(2x10=20Marks)

6, a, i, Calculate the CFSE of da and d7 in high spin tetrahedral complexds in terms of Ao (6

Marks)
Energy level diagram showing electrons distribution over es and t2, sets for da

and d7- 2 marks

CFSE calculation for da ion, d e' distribution - e2ctzze; CFSE - 0.18 Ao (2 Marks)
CFSE calculation for d7 ion, d e- distribution - €0, t3r, ; CFSE - 0.54 Ao (2 Marks)

ii. Write short note on linkage and hydrate isomerism in coordination compounds. (4
Marks)
Explanation on linkage isomerism with examples - 2 marks
Explanation on hydrate isomerism with examples - 2 marks
(oR)
b. i. Calculate the energy of the [Ti(HzO)o]3.complex with a wavenumber of 20,000 cm-1
? (5 Marks)
 1 kJ/mol = 83.6 cm-1 -l mark
1 cm'1 = 7/83.6 kJ/mol- 1 mark
So, 20,000 cm'l= 20,000/83.6 kJ/mol = 239.23 kJ/mol _ 2 marks
Unit - 1 mark
ii' Which among the following complexes have large crystal field splitting in each pair
with appropriate justification? (5 Marks)
(1) [Co(HzO)o]2* and [Co(HzO)o]3" (2) tco(CN)ol3-and [Co(NH3)6]3*
(1) [Co(HzO)o]3*- 1 mark
Explanatlon based on cation with higher oxidation state has larger value
of Ao -
1.5 marks
(2) [Co(CN)o]3-- 1 mark r1.'
Explanation based on Ao increasing with increase of ligand field strength
- 1.s
marks

7a. Give the steps 1'or Slater's rule ancl using it, calculate Zeff for an electron residing
in 2p level for F- ion (Z for Fluorine atorn is 9).
Slater rule steps : 5 marks
Calculation of Z* f or a 2p electron in F- ion
, F: (1s2)(2s2,2p6) - 1 Mark
. Rule 2 does not apply - 1 Mark
. Shielding constant 5 = (7 x 0.35)+ (2 x O.gS)= 4.15 (2 Marks)
Z* =7-S = 9 - 4.15 = 4.85 (1 Mark)

(oR)
b, i. Draw the cis and trans isomers of [Co(NH3)Br(en)2]2* complexes. (5
Marks)
Diagram of [co(NHE)Br(en)z]2* complex showing cis isomerism 2.5
- marks
Diagram of [co(NHE)Br(en)2]2* complex showing trans isomerism
- 2.5 marks
il. calculate the magnetic moment of (EtaN)2[Fecla]2-and
INi2-(H20)6]clz complexes.
(5 Marks)
Magnetic moment of (EtaN)2[FeClq]2-; d6 , €- distribution _ €3e t3ze 4 unpaired
, e-,
Magnetic moment: 4.9 BM (2 Marks)
Magnetic moment of [Ni2-(Hzo)o]clz - d8 , e' distribution t.zg e2g, 2 unpaired
- e-,
Magnetic moment: 2.82 BM (2 Marks)
Units: 1 Mark
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEM ISTRY
College of Engineering and Technology Set-2
SRM lnstitute of Science and Technology
Kattankulathur - 603203
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT - r (CLAl-Tl)
Program: B.Tech Date: ll/09/2023
Course Code & Title:2lCYB10lJ & Chemistry Duration: I 2.J0-l.20pm
Year&Sem: IYear&ISem N{ax, Marks; 25 marks

Part-A(5xl:5Marks)
Answer ALL The Questions

The non-axial d-orbitals are

rl ",

(a) d.2 and d*2-y2 (b) d,y and dxz

(c) d*2-y2 and d*. (d) d,2 and d*.

The electronic transition of octahedral Ifi(HzO)o]3* is
(a) d-d transition (b) p-p transition
(c) s-s transition (d) f-f transition
The CFSE for d3 configuration of the central metal ion in tetrahedral complex is
(a) -1.2 Ao (b) -0.8 Ao
(c) -0.36 Ao (d) -1.6 Ao
Between these two complexes Ni(co)+ and [Ni(CN)c]2-which of the following
statement is correct
(a) nickel is in the same oxidation state in both

(b) both have tetrahedral geometry

(c) both have square planar geometry
(d) both have tetrahedral and square planar geometry respectively
The magnetic moment of strong field chromium (III) octahedral complex is
(a) l.4l BM (b) 2.83 BM
(c) 5.46 BM (d) 3.87 BM
 Part-B(2x10=20Marks)

6. a. Discuss spectrochemical series and its importance? Explain the influence of cyanide

and amine ligands on octahedral chromium (ll) complexes and Aovariation.

(oR)
b. i. Write short note on structural and ionization isomerism in coordination compounds.
(5 Marks)
ii. Calculate the shielding constant and effective nuclear charge for a valence electron

in fluorine. (5 Marks)
7 a. i Calculate the wavelength'of the light absorbed by [Ni(HzO)o]2*complex with a
wave number of 25,000 cm'l? (5 Marks)

ii. Calculate the magnetic moment of K:[Fe(oxalate):] 3HzO and KzCuCl4 complexes.
(5 Marks)
(oR)
b. i. Draw the cis and trans isomers of [Co(en)zClz] complexes. (5 Marks)
ii. Explain briefly about high spin and low spin complexes with examples. (5 Vfaikg
RM DEPARTM ENT OF CHEMISTRY
College of Engineering and Technology Set-2
SRM lnstitute of Science and Technology
Kattankulathur - 603203

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT - I (CLAl-Tt)

Program: B.Tech Date2 LLIOg/2023
Course Code & Title: 21CYB101J & Chemistry Duration: I 2.30-1.20pm
Year&Sem: lYear&lSem Max. Marks: 25 marks

Part-A(5x1=5Marks)
Answer ALL The Questions

The non-axial d-orbitals are ,i"

(b) d,v ?hd dxz
The electronic transition of octahedral [Ti(HzO)o]3* is
(a)d-d transition
The CFSE for d3 configuration of the central metal ion in tetrahedral complex is
(c) -0.36 Ao
Between these two complexes Ni(co)4 and INi(cN)a]2- which of the following
statement is correct
(d) have tetrahedral and square planar geometry respectively
The magnetic moment of strong field chromium (lll) octahedral complex is
(d)3.87 BM

Part-B(2x10=20Marks)

6. a. Discuss spectrochemical series and its importance? Explain the influence of

cyanide and amine ligands on octahedralchromium (ll)complexes and Aovariation.
Spectrochemical series importance with examples 4 marks
-
Diagram of Ao variation [cr(cN)6]3- and [cr(NHs)el3* based on weak and strong
field ligands with explanation - 6 marks
(oR)
b. i. Write short note on structural and ionization isomerism in coordination
compounds. (5 Marks)
Discussion on structural & ionization isomerism
- (1.5 * 2) 3 marks
Examples - 2 marks

calculate the shielding constant and effective nuclear charge for a valence
electron in fluorine. (5 Marks)
Calculation of Z* for a valence electron in F
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. F: (1s2X2s2,2pt) - 1 Mark
, Rule 2 does not apply - 1 Mark
. Shielding constant 5 = (6 x 0.35) + (2 x 0.85) = 3.8 (2 Marks)
. Z* = Z_S = 9 - 3.8 = 5.2 (1 Mark)
7 a. i Calculate the wavelength of the light absorbed by INi(HzO)o]2* complex with a
wave number of 25,000 cm-1? (5 Marks)
Wavelength (A) = fOt/*ave number in cm-1 = 108/25,000 = 4000 A (O marks)
Unit- 1 mark
ii. Calculate the magnetic moment of K:[Fe(oxalate):] 3HzO and KzCuCl+ complexes,
(5 Marks)
Magnetic moment of Kc[Fe(oxalatqp 3HzO; ds , B- distribution - t3rs E's , 5
unpaired e'; Magnetic moment: 5.91 BM (2 marks)
Magnetic moment of KzCuClq i de , e- distribution - eag tszg, 1 unpaired e' ;
Magnetic moment: 1.73 BM (2 marks)
Units: 1 Mark
(oR)
b. i. Draw the cis and trans isomers of [Co(en)zClz] complexes. (4 Marks)
Diagram of [Co(en)zClz] complex showing cis isomerism - 2 marks
Diagram of [Co(en)zCl2] complex showing trans isomerism - 2 marks

ii. Explain briefly about high spin and low spin complexes with examples. (5 Marks)
Explanation based on strong field and weak field ligands influencing magnetic
properties of transition metal complexes - 3 marks
Examples - 2 marks