41. Among the following, the compound with lowest lattice energy is :
(a)
(b) MgO
(c) NaF
(d)
Answer:
(c) NaF
Explanation:
Lattice energy is directly proportional to the product of the ionic charges. NaF consists of +1 and -1 ions, whereas the other options contain higher charged ions (, , , ), giving NaF the lowest lattice energy.
42. The compound shows ______ isomerism.
(a) coordination
(b) linkage
(c) Ionization
(d) hydrate
Answer:
(b) linkage
Explanation:
The nitrite ligand () is ambidentate, meaning it can bind to the central metal atom through either the nitrogen atom (nitro) or the oxygen atom (nitrito), allowing the compound to exhibit linkage isomerism.
43. Which of the following has highest magnetic moment?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Answer:
(a) $[CoCl_4]^{2-}$
Explanation:
Magnetic moment depends on the number of unpaired electrons. () and ( square planar) have 0 unpaired electrons. () has 1. in a weak-field tetrahedral complex (, ) has 3 unpaired electrons, giving it the highest magnetic moment.
44. Among , and , iso structural are :
(a) and
(b) and
(c) and
(d) , and
Answer:
(c) and
Explanation:
Both and have a central atom with 3 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair ( hybridization), creating a trigonal pyramidal shape. has 3 bonding pairs and 0 lone pairs, making it trigonal planar.
45. An important ore of magnesium is:
(a) Malachite
(b) Carnallite
(c) Galena
(d) Cassiterite
Answer:
(b) Carnallite
Explanation:
Carnallite () is a hydrous potassium magnesium chloride and serves as a major ore for the extraction of magnesium.