(WGU BWT1) CHEM 3300 - Inorganic Chemistry - FA Review

BWT1 CHEM 3300




Inorganic Chemistry




FA REVIEW




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,1. Which of the following metals is known for its ability to form a
wide variety of coordination complexes?
- A) Sodium
- B) Iron
- C) Calcium
- D) Potassium
- Correct Answer: B) Iron
- Rationale : Iron has multiple oxidation states and can form
complex ions with various ligands, making it versatile in
coordination chemistry.


2. The hybridization of the central atom in the square planar
complex [Ni(CN)4]2- is:
- A) sp
- B) sp2
- C) dsp2
- D) d2sp3
- Correct Answer: C) dsp2
- Rationale : Nickel in this complex has a coordination number
of 4 and undergoes dsp2 hybridization.
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, 3. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of transition
metals?
- A) Form colored compounds
- B) Show variable oxidation states
- C) Form ionic bonds primarily
- D) Exhibit paramagnetism
- Correct Answer: C) Form ionic bonds primarily
- Rationale : Transition metals often form covalent bonds rather
than solely ionic bonds.


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4. The process of incorporating a ligand into a metal complex is
referred to as ________.
- Correct Answer: complexation
- Rationale : This term describes the interaction between a
metal and ligands to form coordination compounds.


5. In the octahedral complex [Co(NH3)6]Cl3, the coordination
number of Co is ________.
- Correct Answer: 6
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