Coordination Chemistry Concepts

What is the oxidation state of cobalt in the compound Co(NH3)6Cl2?

• +3

• +4

• +2

• +1

In the compound Co(NH3)5Cl3, what prefix is used for the ammonia ligands?

• Hexa

• Tri

• Penta

• Tetra

Which of the following is the correct name for the compound Co(NH3)5Cl3?

• Hexaaminecobalt(III) chloride

• Pentaaminechlorocobalt(III) chloride

• Chloropentaaminecobalt(II) chloride

• Pentachlorocobalt(III) amine

What is the correct order of naming ligands in a coordination compound?

• Increasing oxidation state

• Alphabetical order

• Decreasing oxidation state

• Order of discovery

What is the correct name for the compound K3[Fe(CN)6]?

• Potassium hexacyanoferrate(V)

• Potassium hexacyanoferrate(IV)

• Potassium hexacyanoferrate(III)

• Potassium hexacyanoferrate(II)

In coordination chemistry, what is the term used for water as a ligand?

• Aqua

• Hydrate

• Hydro

• Oxide

In the compound K3[CoF6], what is the oxidation state of cobalt?

• +1

• +4

• +3

• +2

What is the correct name for the compound Na4[PtCl6]?

• Sodium hexachloroplatinate(V)

• Sodium hexachloroplatinate(IV)

• Sodium hexachloroplatinate(II)

• Sodium hexachloroplatinate(III)

Which Latin name is used for the element gold in coordination compounds?

• Plumbate

• Argentate

• Orate

• Cuprate

What is the Latin name for silver when used in coordination compounds?

• Plumbate

• Orate

• Cuprate

• Argentate