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Coordination Compounds

Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026

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35Papers covered
8.89% ↑33.3%Weightage in 2026
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage
YearQuestionsPapersAvg / paperWeightage
20268248.89% ↑33.3%
20253136.67% ↑12.2%
20246235.94% ↑51.5%
20232123.92% ↓1%
20224223.96% ↓1%
20212124.00% ↑80%
20201112.22% →0%
20191112.22% ↓75%
20184148.89% →0%
20174148.89% ↑166.7%
2016321.53.33% ↓50%
20156236.67% ↑50%
20142124.44% ↓50.6%
20138248.99% ↑139.7%
2012321.53.75% ↓62%
20118249.88% ↑97.5%
20104225.00% ↑27.5%
20092123.92% →0%
20082123.92% ↓2%
20072124.00% →0%
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20052124.00% ↓72.6%
200471714.58% ↑138.2%
20033136.12% ↓23.5%
20024148.00% ↓18.4%
20015159.80% ↑66.7%
20003135.88%

22 questions · newest paper first

1

Match List I with List II :

  1. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
  2. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
  3. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  4. A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
NEET (UG) 2026
2

Which of the following are paramagnetic? Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A and D only
  2. A, D and E only
  3. A and C only
  4. B and E only
NEET (UG) 2025
3

Given below are two statements : In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
NEET (UG) 2024
4

Match the metal ions given in Column I with the spin magnetic moments of the ions given in Column II and assign the correct code :

  1. (a)-(iv), (b)-(v), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
  2. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
  3. (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
  4. (a)-(iii), (b)-(v), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
NEET 2018
5

The geometry and magnetic behaviour of the complex [Ni(CO)4] are

  1. square planar geometry and diamagnetic
  2. tetrahedral geometry and diamagnetic
  3. square planar geometry and paramagnetic
  4. tetrahedral geometry and paramagnetic
NEET 2018
6

Pick out the correct statement with respect to [Mn(CN)6]3-.

  1. It is sp3d2 hybridised and tetrahedral.
  2. It is d2sp3 hybridised and octahedral.
  3. It is dsp2 hybridised and square planar.
  4. It is sp3d2 hybridised and octahedral.
NEET 2017
7

The hybridization involved in complex [Ni(CN)4]2- is (At. No. Ni = 28)

  1. sp3
  2. d2sp2
  3. d2sp3
  4. dsp2
AIPMT 2015
8

A magnetic moment of 1.73 BM will be shown by one among the following

  1. TiCl4
  2. [CoCl6]4-
  3. [Cu(NH3)4]2+
  4. [Ni(CN)4]2-
NEET 2013
9

Which among the following is a paramagnetic complex?

  1. [Co(NH3)6]3+
  2. [Pt(en)Cl2]
  3. [CoBr4]2-
  4. Mo(CO)6
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
10

Which is diamagnetic?

  1. [Co(F)6]3-
  2. [Ni(CN)4]2-
  3. [NiCl4]2-
  4. [Fe(CN)6]3-
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
11

Which one of the following is an outer orbital complex and exhibits paramagnetic behaviour?

  1. [Ni(NH3)6]2+
  2. [Zn(NH3)6]2+
  3. [Cr(NH3)6]3+
  4. [Co(NH3)6]3+
AIPMT 2012 (Prelims)
12

Which of the following complex compounds will exhibit highest paramagnetic behaviour? (At. No. Ti = 22, Cr = 24, Co = 27, Zn = 30)

  1. [Cr(NH3)6]3+
  2. [Co(NH3)6]3+
  3. [Zn(NH3)6]2+
  4. [Ti(NH3)6]3+
AIPMT 2011 (Mains)
13

Of the following complex ions, which is diamagnetic in nature?

  1. [NiCl4]2-
  2. [Ni(CN)4]2-
  3. [CuCl4]2-
  4. [CoF6]3-
AIPMT 2011 (Prelims)
14

The d-electron configurations of Cr2+, Mn2+, Fe2+ and Co2+ are d4, d5, d6 and d7 respectively. Which one of the following will exhibit minimum paramagnetic behaviour? (At. Nos. Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Co = 27)

  1. [Mn(H2O)6]2+
  2. [Fe(H2O)6]2+
  3. [Co(H2O)6]2+
  4. [Cr(H2O)6]2+
AIPMT 2011 (Prelims)
15

Which of the following complex compounds will exhibit highest paramagnetic behaviour?

  1. [Ti(NH3)6]3+
  2. [Cr(NH3)6]3+
  3. [Co(NH3)6]3+
  4. [Zn(NH3)6]2+
AIPMT 2011 (Prelims)
16

The d electron configurations of Cr2+, Mn2+, Fe2+ and Ni2+ are 3d4, 3d5, 3d6 and 3d8 respectively. Which one of the following aqua complexes will exhibit the minimum paramagnetic behaviour? (At. No. Cr = 24, Mn = 25, Fe = 26, Ni = 28)

  1. [Fe(H2O)6]2+
  2. [Ni(H2O)6]2+
  3. [Cr(H2O)6]2+
  4. [Mn(H2O)6]2+
AIPMT 2007
17

Which one of the following is an inner orbital complex as well as diamagnetic in behaviour?

  1. [Zn(NH3)6]2+
  2. [Cr(NH3)6]3+
  3. [Co(NH3)6]3+
  4. [Ni(NH3)6]2+
AIPMT 2005
18

Among [Ni(CO)4], [Ni(CN)4]2-, [NiCl4]2- species, the hybridisation states at the Ni atom are, respectively [Atomic number of Ni = 28]

  1. sp3, dsp2, dsp2
  2. sp3, dsp2, sp3
  3. sp3, sp3, dsp2
  4. dsp2, sp3, sp3
AIPMT 2004
19

In an octahedral structure, the pair of d orbitals involved in d2sp3 hybridisation is

  1. dx2-y2, dz2
  2. dxz, dx2-y2
  3. dz2, dxz
  4. dxy, dyz
AIPMT 2004
20

The number of unpaired electrons in the complex ion [CoF6]3- is (Atomic no. : Co = 27)

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. zero
AIPMT 2003
21

Atomic number of Cr and Fe are respectively 24 and 26, which of the following is paramagnetic with the spin of electron?

  1. [Cr(CO)6]
  2. [Fe(CO)5]
  3. [Fe(CN)6]4-
  4. [Cr(NH3)6]3+
AIPMT 2002
22

Which statement is incorrect?

  1. Ni(CO)4 – tetrahedral, paramagnetic
  2. [Ni(CN)4]2- – square planar, diamagnetic
  3. Ni(CO)4 – tetrahedral, diamagnetic
  4. [NiCl4]2- – tetrahedral, paramagnetic.
AIPMT 2001