DPP - 01
DPP - 01
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
3. Using the effective atomic number (EAN) rule identify the value of x and y in metal carbonyls I
and II, draw the structures of the metal carbonyls.
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8. With respect to the complex Co2 (CO)8 answer the following. In the IR spectrum, this complex in
the solid form shows separate bands, above and below 2000 cm−1 .
(i) Draw the structure of the complex in the solid form.
(ii) When it is dissolved in hexane the bands below 2000 cm−1 disappear. Draw the structure of
the complex in the solution.
9. Arrange the following complex in increasing order of strecthing vibrational frequency of C − O
bond -
(I) [(PPh3 )3 Mo(CO)3 ] (II) [(Ph2 PCl)3 Mo(CO)3 ]
(III) [(PhPCl2 )3 Mo(CO)3 ] (IV) [(PCl3 )3 Mo(CO)3 ]
(A) I > II > III > IV (B) I = IV > III > II
(D) I < II < III < IV
10. Select the correct statement
(A) [V(CO)6 ] can acts as an oxidizing agent
(B) The dc−o in bridging carbonyl group is longer than that of terminal carbonyl group
⊖ +
(C) Ligands such as CO, C N and NO are π-acceptor ligand.
(D) All are correct
11. Which of the following has lower stretching frequency for C-O bond -
(A) [Mn(CO)6 ]+
(B) [V(CO)6 ]−
(C) Both have equal stretching frequency
(D) None of these
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ANSWER KEY
SECTION -1
+ 𝜎 1 𝑥 = 1𝑦 = 6
1. C̅ ≡ O: (𝜋 = 2) 2. (B) 3. 4. (C)
𝑥 = 2𝑦 = 10
EAN = 36
6. (A)
8. (i)
(ii)
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