1.

    The complex ion [Fe(H2O)6]2+ is paramagnetic. Which of the following statements correctly explains this observation using Valence Bond Theory?

    A

    H2O is a strong field ligand, resulting in d2sp3 hybridization with no unpaired electrons.

    B

    H2O is a weak field ligand, resulting in sp3d2 hybridization with four unpaired electrons in the 3d orbitals of Fe2+.

    C

    H2O is a strong field ligand, resulting in sp3d2 hybridization with two unpaired electrons in the 3d orbitals of Fe2+.

    D

    H2O is a weak field ligand, resulting in dsp2 hybridization with two unpaired electrons in the 3d orbitals of Fe2+.

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    2.

    Consider the molecule SF4SF_4. According to Valence Bond Theory, which statement best describes the hybridization and bond angles?

    A

    sp3sp^3 hybridization with bond angles of 109.5∘109.5^\circ.

    B

    sp3dsp^3d hybridization with bond angles of exactly 90∘90^\circ and 120∘120^\circ.

    C

    sp3d2sp^3d^2 hybridization with bond angles of 90∘90^\circ.

    D

    sp3dsp^3d hybridization with bond angles of approximately 102∘102^\circ and 173∘173^\circ due to lone pair repulsion.

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    3.

    Which of the following explains the square planar geometry of complexes like [Ni(CN)4]2βˆ’[Ni(CN)_4]^{2-} using Valence Bond Theory?

    A

    sp3sp^3 hybridization with CNβˆ’CN^- as a weak field ligand.

    B

    dsp2dsp^2 hybridization with CNβˆ’CN^- as a strong field ligand.

    C

    sp3d2sp^3d^2 hybridization with CNβˆ’CN^- as a weak field ligand.

    D

    d2sp3d^2sp^3 hybridization with CNβˆ’CN^- as a strong field ligand.

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    4.

    Which of the following statements is true regarding {[Mn(CN)6]}3βˆ’\{[Mn(CN)_6]\}^{3-}?

    A

    It is diamagnetic and inner orbital complex

    B

    It is diamagnetic and outer orbital complex

    C

    It is paramagnetic and inner orbital complex

    D

    It is paramagnetic and outer orbital complex

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    7.

    The complex ion [Fe(H2O)6]2+ is paramagnetic. Which of the following statements correctly explains this observation using Valence Bond Theory?

    A

    H2O is a strong field ligand, resulting in d2sp3 hybridization with no unpaired electrons.

    B

    H2O is a weak field ligand, resulting in sp3d2 hybridization with four unpaired electrons in the 3d orbitals of Fe2+.

    C

    H2O is a strong field ligand, resulting in sp3d2 hybridization with two unpaired electrons in the 3d orbitals of Fe2+.

    D

    H2O is a weak field ligand, resulting in dsp2 hybridization with two unpaired electrons in the 3d orbitals of Fe2+.

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