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An organic compound with molecular formula exhibits optical isomerism and decolorizes bromine water. It does not show geometrical isomerism. Which of the following could be the compound?
Hex-3-yne
2,3-Dimethylbuta-1,3-diene
3-Methylcyclopentene
Cyclohexa-1,3-diene
A compound with molecular formula exhibits optical isomerism but doesn't react with Tollen's reagent. How many such isomers are possible?
1
2
3
4
A cobalt complex [Co(NH3)xCl2]Cl has a molar conductivity corresponding to a 1:1 electrolyte. It exhibits cis-trans isomerism but no optical activity. What is the likely value of x and geometry?
x = 2, tetrahedral
x = 4, square planar
x = 4, octahedral
x = 6, octahedral
A complex of the formula [M(AA)2b2]n+ (where AA is a symmetrical bidentate ligand and 'b' is a monodentate ligand) is known to exist as three different isomers. One isomer shows optical activity, while the other two do not. Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY geometry of the complex?
Tetrahedral
Square planar
Octahedral
Trigonal bipyramidal
Which of the following high-spin complexes exhibits the largest Jahn-Teller distortion?
[Cr(HO)]
[Cr(HO)]
[Mn(HO)]
[Fe(HO)]
Which statement is false regarding EDTA?
EDTA forms stable complexes with most metal ions
EDTA prefers to bind to divalent cations
EDTA is commonly used in chelation therapy
EDTA is hexadentate
If a complex ion absorbs light of higher energy, what can be inferred about the ligand field strength?
The ligand is a weak field ligand.
The ligand is a strong field ligand.
The ligand field strength cannot be determined.
The complex is unstable.
Assertion: is an organometallic compound with a sigma bond between carbon and lithium.
Reason: Organometallic compounds always contain a metal-carbon sigma bond.
Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
Assertion is true but reason is false
Assertion is false but reason is true