Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Chemistry of transition elements
Chemistry of transition elements — practice question
The shapes of four separate complexes, P, Q, R and S, are given in Table 5.1.
The symbol J stands for an atom or ion of a transition element.
The symbol L is used to show a monodentate ligand.
(a)[2]
Label one bond angle on
each
of complexes P, Q, R and S, and state the angle size in degrees.
(b)[2]
State the shapes of complexes P, Q, R and S.
(c)[1]
Two L ligands are replaced by two \textbf{different} monodentate ligands X and Y in each of complexes P, Q, R and S.
Identify all the complexes which form new complexes that show geometrical isomerism.
(d)[1]
Three L ligands are replaced by three \textbf{different} monodentate ligands X, Y and Z in each of complexes P, Q and R.
Identify all the complexes which form new complexes that show optical isomerism.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Bond angles that are correct: 109.5^{\circ}, 90^{\circ}, 180^{\circ}” …