Quiz on Coordination Compounds

What are the compounds called that retain their identity in both solid and solution states?

• Complexes

• Coordinationcompounds

• Additioncompounds

• Doublesalts

Which type of valency corresponds to the oxidation number of the metal?

• Primary valency

• Quaternary valency

• Tertiary valency

• Secondary valency

What are the species that can donate at least one lone pair of electrons called?

• Complexes

• Cations

• Ligands

• Counterions

Which of the following is an example of a double salt?

• NaCl

• KCl

• Mohr Salt

• potassium ferrocyanide

What determines the geometry of a coordination compound?

• Oxidation state

• Primary valencies

• secondary valency

• Ligand size

The secondary valency of the complex , K2[HgI4]-which is known Nessler's reagent is

• 2

• 6

• 4

• 7