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JEE Main Previous Year Questions 
(2025): Co-ordination Compounds 
Q1: The complex of ????
?? +
 ion and dimethyl glyoxime contains ____ number of Hydrogen 
(H) atoms. 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift 
Ans: 14 
Solution: 
Ni
2+
 with (dmg) forms [ Ni(dmg)
2
]
2+
 having 2 H -Bonds as shown : 
The no. of H atoms =14 
 
 
Q2: Total number of molecules/species from following which will be paramagnetic is 
____. 
?? ?? ,?? ?? +
,?? ?? -
,???? ,????
?? ,???? ,?? ?? [???????? ?? ],[???? (????
?? )
?? ]????
?? , ?? ?? [?? ??(???? )
?? ] 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift 
Ans: 6 
Solution: 
To determine which molecules or species are paramagnetic, we need to identify those with 
unpaired electrons. Here's the analysis: 
O
2
 : This molecule has 2 unpaired electrons as predicted by the Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT), 
making it paramagnetic. 
O
2
+
: This ion has 1 unpaired electron according to MOT, which also makes it paramagnetic. 
O
2
-
: This ion contains 1 unpaired electron as determined by MOT, indicating it is paramagnetic. 
NO: As a species with an odd number of electrons, NO has unpaired electrons, making it 
paramagnetic. 
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JEE Main Previous Year Questions 
(2025): Co-ordination Compounds 
Q1: The complex of ????
?? +
 ion and dimethyl glyoxime contains ____ number of Hydrogen 
(H) atoms. 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift 
Ans: 14 
Solution: 
Ni
2+
 with (dmg) forms [ Ni(dmg)
2
]
2+
 having 2 H -Bonds as shown : 
The no. of H atoms =14 
 
 
Q2: Total number of molecules/species from following which will be paramagnetic is 
____. 
?? ?? ,?? ?? +
,?? ?? -
,???? ,????
?? ,???? ,?? ?? [???????? ?? ],[???? (????
?? )
?? ]????
?? , ?? ?? [?? ??(???? )
?? ] 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift 
Ans: 6 
Solution: 
To determine which molecules or species are paramagnetic, we need to identify those with 
unpaired electrons. Here's the analysis: 
O
2
 : This molecule has 2 unpaired electrons as predicted by the Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT), 
making it paramagnetic. 
O
2
+
: This ion has 1 unpaired electron according to MOT, which also makes it paramagnetic. 
O
2
-
: This ion contains 1 unpaired electron as determined by MOT, indicating it is paramagnetic. 
NO: As a species with an odd number of electrons, NO has unpaired electrons, making it 
paramagnetic. 
NO
2
 : This molecule is also an odd-electron species, which means it has unpaired electrons and 
is paramagnetic. 
K
2
[NiCl
4
] : In this compound, Ni
2+
 (nickel with a +2 oxidation state) has an electron 
configuration of 3?? 8
. Given the presence of weak field ligands and a coordination number of 4 , 
this forms a tetrahedral complex. As a result, it is paramagnetic with 2 unpaired electrons. 
Thus, the paramagnetic species in the provided list are O
2
,O
2
+
,O
2
-
,NO,NO
2
, and K
2
[NiCl
4
]. 
Q3: The spin only magnetic moment ( ?? ) value (B.M.) of the compound with strongest 
oxidising power among ????
?? ?? ?? ,?????? and VO is ____ B.M. (Nearest integer). 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift 
Ans: 5 
Solution: 
The compound with the strongest oxidizing power among Mn
2
O
3
,TiO, and VO is Mn
2
O
3
. This 
conclusion is based on the standard electrode potential (?? °
) value: ?? Mn+3/Mn
°
 
+2
=+1.57 V 
For Mn
3+
, the electronic configuration is ?? 4
. The spin-only magnetic moment ( ?? ) is calculated 
as follows: 
?? =v?? (?? +2) BM 
Where ?? is the number of unpaired electrons. Here, ?? =4 : 
?? =v4(4+2)=v24BM 
This calculates to approximately 4.89 BM, which rounds to an integer value of 5 BM . 
Q4: Consider the following low-spin complexes 
?? ?? [???? (????
?? )
?? ],?? ?? [???? (???? )
?? ],?? ?? [???? (???? )
?? ],????
?? [???? (???? )
?? ] and ????
?? [???? (???? )
?? ] 
The sum of the spin-only magnetic moment values of complexes having yellow colour 
is ____ B.M. (answer in nearest integer) 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift 
Ans: 0 
Solution: 
Given low-spin complexes: 
?? 3
[Co(NO
2
)
6
]- Yellow colour 
?? 4
[Fe(CN)
6
]- light yellow colour 
?? 3
[???? (???? )
6
]- bright red colour not yellow. 
?? ?? 2
[Fe(CN)
6
] - reddish brown color not yellow 
Zn
2
[Fe(NO
2
)
6
] - bluish-white colour not yellow 
?? 3
[Co(NO
2
)
6
] 
Oxidation state of ???? :+3 
Configuration: 
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JEE Main Previous Year Questions 
(2025): Co-ordination Compounds 
Q1: The complex of ????
?? +
 ion and dimethyl glyoxime contains ____ number of Hydrogen 
(H) atoms. 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift 
Ans: 14 
Solution: 
Ni
2+
 with (dmg) forms [ Ni(dmg)
2
]
2+
 having 2 H -Bonds as shown : 
The no. of H atoms =14 
 
 
Q2: Total number of molecules/species from following which will be paramagnetic is 
____. 
?? ?? ,?? ?? +
,?? ?? -
,???? ,????
?? ,???? ,?? ?? [???????? ?? ],[???? (????
?? )
?? ]????
?? , ?? ?? [?? ??(???? )
?? ] 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift 
Ans: 6 
Solution: 
To determine which molecules or species are paramagnetic, we need to identify those with 
unpaired electrons. Here's the analysis: 
O
2
 : This molecule has 2 unpaired electrons as predicted by the Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT), 
making it paramagnetic. 
O
2
+
: This ion has 1 unpaired electron according to MOT, which also makes it paramagnetic. 
O
2
-
: This ion contains 1 unpaired electron as determined by MOT, indicating it is paramagnetic. 
NO: As a species with an odd number of electrons, NO has unpaired electrons, making it 
paramagnetic. 
NO
2
 : This molecule is also an odd-electron species, which means it has unpaired electrons and 
is paramagnetic. 
K
2
[NiCl
4
] : In this compound, Ni
2+
 (nickel with a +2 oxidation state) has an electron 
configuration of 3?? 8
. Given the presence of weak field ligands and a coordination number of 4 , 
this forms a tetrahedral complex. As a result, it is paramagnetic with 2 unpaired electrons. 
Thus, the paramagnetic species in the provided list are O
2
,O
2
+
,O
2
-
,NO,NO
2
, and K
2
[NiCl
4
]. 
Q3: The spin only magnetic moment ( ?? ) value (B.M.) of the compound with strongest 
oxidising power among ????
?? ?? ?? ,?????? and VO is ____ B.M. (Nearest integer). 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift 
Ans: 5 
Solution: 
The compound with the strongest oxidizing power among Mn
2
O
3
,TiO, and VO is Mn
2
O
3
. This 
conclusion is based on the standard electrode potential (?? °
) value: ?? Mn+3/Mn
°
 
+2
=+1.57 V 
For Mn
3+
, the electronic configuration is ?? 4
. The spin-only magnetic moment ( ?? ) is calculated 
as follows: 
?? =v?? (?? +2) BM 
Where ?? is the number of unpaired electrons. Here, ?? =4 : 
?? =v4(4+2)=v24BM 
This calculates to approximately 4.89 BM, which rounds to an integer value of 5 BM . 
Q4: Consider the following low-spin complexes 
?? ?? [???? (????
?? )
?? ],?? ?? [???? (???? )
?? ],?? ?? [???? (???? )
?? ],????
?? [???? (???? )
?? ] and ????
?? [???? (???? )
?? ] 
The sum of the spin-only magnetic moment values of complexes having yellow colour 
is ____ B.M. (answer in nearest integer) 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift 
Ans: 0 
Solution: 
Given low-spin complexes: 
?? 3
[Co(NO
2
)
6
]- Yellow colour 
?? 4
[Fe(CN)
6
]- light yellow colour 
?? 3
[???? (???? )
6
]- bright red colour not yellow. 
?? ?? 2
[Fe(CN)
6
] - reddish brown color not yellow 
Zn
2
[Fe(NO
2
)
6
] - bluish-white colour not yellow 
?? 3
[Co(NO
2
)
6
] 
Oxidation state of ???? :+3 
Configuration: 
Cod  
7
?? 2
 
?? ?? 3+
?? 6
 
3(+1)+?? +6(-1)=0 
3+?? -6=0 
?? =6-3=+3 
For low-spin d
6
 configuration, no unpaired electrons are present : 
N N N   
 
spin-only magnetic moment, ?? =v?? (?? +2) 
?? =0,?? =0 
This complex shows yellow colour (bright yellow) 
?? 4
[???? (???? )
6
] 
Oxidation state of ???? :+2 
4(+1)+?? +6(-1)=0 
4+?? -6=0 
?? =6-4=+2 
Configuration: 
???? ?? 6
?? 2
 
?? ?? +2
?? 6
 
?? =0 
For low-spin d
6
 configuration, no unpaired electrons are present : 
 
 
This complex shows yellow colour (light yellow) 
?? 3
[???? (???? )
6
] 
Oxidation state of ???? :+3 
3(+1)+?? +6(-1)=0 
3+?? -6=0 
?? =6-3=+3 
Configuration: 
???? ?? 6
?? 2
 
?? ?? +2
?? 5
 
low spin d
5
 
 
 
One unpaired electron is present. 
Spin-only magnetic moment, ?? =v?? (?? +2) 
?? ( number of unpaired electrons )=1 
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JEE Main Previous Year Questions 
(2025): Co-ordination Compounds 
Q1: The complex of ????
?? +
 ion and dimethyl glyoxime contains ____ number of Hydrogen 
(H) atoms. 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift 
Ans: 14 
Solution: 
Ni
2+
 with (dmg) forms [ Ni(dmg)
2
]
2+
 having 2 H -Bonds as shown : 
The no. of H atoms =14 
 
 
Q2: Total number of molecules/species from following which will be paramagnetic is 
____. 
?? ?? ,?? ?? +
,?? ?? -
,???? ,????
?? ,???? ,?? ?? [???????? ?? ],[???? (????
?? )
?? ]????
?? , ?? ?? [?? ??(???? )
?? ] 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift 
Ans: 6 
Solution: 
To determine which molecules or species are paramagnetic, we need to identify those with 
unpaired electrons. Here's the analysis: 
O
2
 : This molecule has 2 unpaired electrons as predicted by the Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT), 
making it paramagnetic. 
O
2
+
: This ion has 1 unpaired electron according to MOT, which also makes it paramagnetic. 
O
2
-
: This ion contains 1 unpaired electron as determined by MOT, indicating it is paramagnetic. 
NO: As a species with an odd number of electrons, NO has unpaired electrons, making it 
paramagnetic. 
NO
2
 : This molecule is also an odd-electron species, which means it has unpaired electrons and 
is paramagnetic. 
K
2
[NiCl
4
] : In this compound, Ni
2+
 (nickel with a +2 oxidation state) has an electron 
configuration of 3?? 8
. Given the presence of weak field ligands and a coordination number of 4 , 
this forms a tetrahedral complex. As a result, it is paramagnetic with 2 unpaired electrons. 
Thus, the paramagnetic species in the provided list are O
2
,O
2
+
,O
2
-
,NO,NO
2
, and K
2
[NiCl
4
]. 
Q3: The spin only magnetic moment ( ?? ) value (B.M.) of the compound with strongest 
oxidising power among ????
?? ?? ?? ,?????? and VO is ____ B.M. (Nearest integer). 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift 
Ans: 5 
Solution: 
The compound with the strongest oxidizing power among Mn
2
O
3
,TiO, and VO is Mn
2
O
3
. This 
conclusion is based on the standard electrode potential (?? °
) value: ?? Mn+3/Mn
°
 
+2
=+1.57 V 
For Mn
3+
, the electronic configuration is ?? 4
. The spin-only magnetic moment ( ?? ) is calculated 
as follows: 
?? =v?? (?? +2) BM 
Where ?? is the number of unpaired electrons. Here, ?? =4 : 
?? =v4(4+2)=v24BM 
This calculates to approximately 4.89 BM, which rounds to an integer value of 5 BM . 
Q4: Consider the following low-spin complexes 
?? ?? [???? (????
?? )
?? ],?? ?? [???? (???? )
?? ],?? ?? [???? (???? )
?? ],????
?? [???? (???? )
?? ] and ????
?? [???? (???? )
?? ] 
The sum of the spin-only magnetic moment values of complexes having yellow colour 
is ____ B.M. (answer in nearest integer) 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift 
Ans: 0 
Solution: 
Given low-spin complexes: 
?? 3
[Co(NO
2
)
6
]- Yellow colour 
?? 4
[Fe(CN)
6
]- light yellow colour 
?? 3
[???? (???? )
6
]- bright red colour not yellow. 
?? ?? 2
[Fe(CN)
6
] - reddish brown color not yellow 
Zn
2
[Fe(NO
2
)
6
] - bluish-white colour not yellow 
?? 3
[Co(NO
2
)
6
] 
Oxidation state of ???? :+3 
Configuration: 
Cod  
7
?? 2
 
?? ?? 3+
?? 6
 
3(+1)+?? +6(-1)=0 
3+?? -6=0 
?? =6-3=+3 
For low-spin d
6
 configuration, no unpaired electrons are present : 
N N N   
 
spin-only magnetic moment, ?? =v?? (?? +2) 
?? =0,?? =0 
This complex shows yellow colour (bright yellow) 
?? 4
[???? (???? )
6
] 
Oxidation state of ???? :+2 
4(+1)+?? +6(-1)=0 
4+?? -6=0 
?? =6-4=+2 
Configuration: 
???? ?? 6
?? 2
 
?? ?? +2
?? 6
 
?? =0 
For low-spin d
6
 configuration, no unpaired electrons are present : 
 
 
This complex shows yellow colour (light yellow) 
?? 3
[???? (???? )
6
] 
Oxidation state of ???? :+3 
3(+1)+?? +6(-1)=0 
3+?? -6=0 
?? =6-3=+3 
Configuration: 
???? ?? 6
?? 2
 
?? ?? +2
?? 5
 
low spin d
5
 
 
 
One unpaired electron is present. 
Spin-only magnetic moment, ?? =v?? (?? +2) 
?? ( number of unpaired electrons )=1 
So, ?? =v?? (?? +2) 
=v1×3 
=v3 
=1.732BM 
Colour of the complex is not yellow. 
Cu
2
[Fe(CN)
6
],Cu
2+
 and [Fe(CN)
6
]
4-
 
?? +6(-1)=-4 
?? =-4+6 
=+2 
Oxidation state of ???? :+2 
Configuration: 
???? ?? 6
?? 2
 
?? ?? 2+
?? 6
 
For low-spin d
6
 configuration, no unpaired electrons are present 
?? ?? ??   
 
?? =0,?? =v?? (?? +2)=0 
Colour of the complex is not yellow. 
?? ?? 2
[???? (???? )
6
] 
[Fe(CN)
6
]
4-
 and Zn
2+
 
?? +6(-1)=-4 
?? =-4+6=+2 
Oxidation state of ???? :+2 
Configuration: 
???? ?? 6
?? 2
 
?? ?? 2+
?? 6
 
For low-spin d
6
 configuration, no unpaired electrons are present. 
 
 
 
?? =0,?? =v?? (?? +2)=0 
Colour of the complex is not yellow 
The complexes having yellow colour are ?? 3
[Co(NO
2
)
6
] and ?? 4
[Fe(CN)
6
] 
The sum of the spin-only magnetic moment values of complexes having yellow colour is 0 (zero). 
Q5: A transition metal ( M ) among ???? ,???? ,???? and Fe has the highest standard 
electrode potential (?? ?? +
/?? ?? +
). It forms a metal complex of the type [?? (???? )
?? ]
?? -
. 
The number of electrons present in the ?? ?? orbital of the complex is ____ ? 
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JEE Main Previous Year Questions 
(2025): Co-ordination Compounds 
Q1: The complex of ????
?? +
 ion and dimethyl glyoxime contains ____ number of Hydrogen 
(H) atoms. 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift 
Ans: 14 
Solution: 
Ni
2+
 with (dmg) forms [ Ni(dmg)
2
]
2+
 having 2 H -Bonds as shown : 
The no. of H atoms =14 
 
 
Q2: Total number of molecules/species from following which will be paramagnetic is 
____. 
?? ?? ,?? ?? +
,?? ?? -
,???? ,????
?? ,???? ,?? ?? [???????? ?? ],[???? (????
?? )
?? ]????
?? , ?? ?? [?? ??(???? )
?? ] 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift 
Ans: 6 
Solution: 
To determine which molecules or species are paramagnetic, we need to identify those with 
unpaired electrons. Here's the analysis: 
O
2
 : This molecule has 2 unpaired electrons as predicted by the Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT), 
making it paramagnetic. 
O
2
+
: This ion has 1 unpaired electron according to MOT, which also makes it paramagnetic. 
O
2
-
: This ion contains 1 unpaired electron as determined by MOT, indicating it is paramagnetic. 
NO: As a species with an odd number of electrons, NO has unpaired electrons, making it 
paramagnetic. 
NO
2
 : This molecule is also an odd-electron species, which means it has unpaired electrons and 
is paramagnetic. 
K
2
[NiCl
4
] : In this compound, Ni
2+
 (nickel with a +2 oxidation state) has an electron 
configuration of 3?? 8
. Given the presence of weak field ligands and a coordination number of 4 , 
this forms a tetrahedral complex. As a result, it is paramagnetic with 2 unpaired electrons. 
Thus, the paramagnetic species in the provided list are O
2
,O
2
+
,O
2
-
,NO,NO
2
, and K
2
[NiCl
4
]. 
Q3: The spin only magnetic moment ( ?? ) value (B.M.) of the compound with strongest 
oxidising power among ????
?? ?? ?? ,?????? and VO is ____ B.M. (Nearest integer). 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift 
Ans: 5 
Solution: 
The compound with the strongest oxidizing power among Mn
2
O
3
,TiO, and VO is Mn
2
O
3
. This 
conclusion is based on the standard electrode potential (?? °
) value: ?? Mn+3/Mn
°
 
+2
=+1.57 V 
For Mn
3+
, the electronic configuration is ?? 4
. The spin-only magnetic moment ( ?? ) is calculated 
as follows: 
?? =v?? (?? +2) BM 
Where ?? is the number of unpaired electrons. Here, ?? =4 : 
?? =v4(4+2)=v24BM 
This calculates to approximately 4.89 BM, which rounds to an integer value of 5 BM . 
Q4: Consider the following low-spin complexes 
?? ?? [???? (????
?? )
?? ],?? ?? [???? (???? )
?? ],?? ?? [???? (???? )
?? ],????
?? [???? (???? )
?? ] and ????
?? [???? (???? )
?? ] 
The sum of the spin-only magnetic moment values of complexes having yellow colour 
is ____ B.M. (answer in nearest integer) 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift 
Ans: 0 
Solution: 
Given low-spin complexes: 
?? 3
[Co(NO
2
)
6
]- Yellow colour 
?? 4
[Fe(CN)
6
]- light yellow colour 
?? 3
[???? (???? )
6
]- bright red colour not yellow. 
?? ?? 2
[Fe(CN)
6
] - reddish brown color not yellow 
Zn
2
[Fe(NO
2
)
6
] - bluish-white colour not yellow 
?? 3
[Co(NO
2
)
6
] 
Oxidation state of ???? :+3 
Configuration: 
Cod  
7
?? 2
 
?? ?? 3+
?? 6
 
3(+1)+?? +6(-1)=0 
3+?? -6=0 
?? =6-3=+3 
For low-spin d
6
 configuration, no unpaired electrons are present : 
N N N   
 
spin-only magnetic moment, ?? =v?? (?? +2) 
?? =0,?? =0 
This complex shows yellow colour (bright yellow) 
?? 4
[???? (???? )
6
] 
Oxidation state of ???? :+2 
4(+1)+?? +6(-1)=0 
4+?? -6=0 
?? =6-4=+2 
Configuration: 
???? ?? 6
?? 2
 
?? ?? +2
?? 6
 
?? =0 
For low-spin d
6
 configuration, no unpaired electrons are present : 
 
 
This complex shows yellow colour (light yellow) 
?? 3
[???? (???? )
6
] 
Oxidation state of ???? :+3 
3(+1)+?? +6(-1)=0 
3+?? -6=0 
?? =6-3=+3 
Configuration: 
???? ?? 6
?? 2
 
?? ?? +2
?? 5
 
low spin d
5
 
 
 
One unpaired electron is present. 
Spin-only magnetic moment, ?? =v?? (?? +2) 
?? ( number of unpaired electrons )=1 
So, ?? =v?? (?? +2) 
=v1×3 
=v3 
=1.732BM 
Colour of the complex is not yellow. 
Cu
2
[Fe(CN)
6
],Cu
2+
 and [Fe(CN)
6
]
4-
 
?? +6(-1)=-4 
?? =-4+6 
=+2 
Oxidation state of ???? :+2 
Configuration: 
???? ?? 6
?? 2
 
?? ?? 2+
?? 6
 
For low-spin d
6
 configuration, no unpaired electrons are present 
?? ?? ??   
 
?? =0,?? =v?? (?? +2)=0 
Colour of the complex is not yellow. 
?? ?? 2
[???? (???? )
6
] 
[Fe(CN)
6
]
4-
 and Zn
2+
 
?? +6(-1)=-4 
?? =-4+6=+2 
Oxidation state of ???? :+2 
Configuration: 
???? ?? 6
?? 2
 
?? ?? 2+
?? 6
 
For low-spin d
6
 configuration, no unpaired electrons are present. 
 
 
 
?? =0,?? =v?? (?? +2)=0 
Colour of the complex is not yellow 
The complexes having yellow colour are ?? 3
[Co(NO
2
)
6
] and ?? 4
[Fe(CN)
6
] 
The sum of the spin-only magnetic moment values of complexes having yellow colour is 0 (zero). 
Q5: A transition metal ( M ) among ???? ,???? ,???? and Fe has the highest standard 
electrode potential (?? ?? +
/?? ?? +
). It forms a metal complex of the type [?? (???? )
?? ]
?? -
. 
The number of electrons present in the ?? ?? orbital of the complex is ____ ? 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 2nd April Morning Shift 
Ans: 1 
Solution: 
Co has highest standard electrode potential (M
+3
/M
+2
) among Mn,Cr,Co,Fe 
? Complex is [Co(CN)
6
]
4
 and its splitting is as follows. 
 
 
 
? electron in e
g
 orbital is one. 
 
Q6: The spin-only magnetic moment value of ?? ?? +
 ion formed among ???? ,???? ,???? and 
Cu that has the least enthalpy of atomisation is ____ . (in nearest integer) Here ?? is 
equal to the number of diamagnetic complexes among 
?? ?? [???????? ?? ],[???? (?? ?? ?? )
?? ]????
?? , ?? ?? [???? (???? )
?? ] and [???? (??????
?? )
?? ??] 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 2nd April Evening Shift 
Ans: 0 
Solution: 
K
2
[NiCl
4
]?sp
3
, Paramagnetic 
[Zn(H
2
O)
6
]Cl
2
?sp
3
 d
2
, Diamagnetic 
K
3
[Mn(CN)
6
]?d
2
sp
3
, Paramagnetic 
[Cu(PPh
3
)
3
I]?sp
3
, Diamagnetic 
Hence the value of ?? is 2 
Least value of enthalpy of atomisation among Ni , 
Zn,Mn and Cu is of Zn 
Zn
+2
:-[Ar]3 d
10
 
?? =0 
Q7: The number of optical isomers exhibited by the iron complex (A) obtained from 
the following reaction is ____ . 
???????? ?? +?????? +?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? ? ?? 
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Morning Shift 
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FAQs on JEE Main Previous Year Questions (2025): Co-ordination Compounds

1. What are coordination compounds and how are they classified?
Ans. Coordination compounds, also known as coordination complexes, consist of a central metal atom or ion bonded to surrounding molecules or anions known as ligands. They are classified based on several criteria: the nature of the central metal (transition metals, main group metals, etc.), the coordination number (the number of ligand bonds to the metal, typically ranging from 2 to 12), and the type of ligands (monodentate, bidentate, polydentate). Additionally, they can be categorized into cationic, anionic, and neutral complexes based on their overall charge.
2. What is the significance of ligand field theory in understanding coordination compounds?
Ans. Ligand field theory explains the electronic structure and bonding in coordination compounds, particularly focusing on the interactions between the central metal ion and the surrounding ligands. This theory helps in understanding the color, magnetic properties, and stability of these compounds. For instance, it accounts for the splitting of d-orbitals in transition metals, which influences the absorption of light and, consequently, the observed color of the complex. It also aids in predicting whether a complex will be paramagnetic or diamagnetic based on the presence of unpaired electrons.
3. How do chelating agents enhance the stability of coordination compounds?
Ans. Chelating agents are ligands that can form multiple bonds with a single metal ion, creating a more stable structure known as a chelate. This increased stability arises from the chelate effect, which states that chelating ligands create a more favorable thermodynamic condition compared to non-chelating ligands. The formation of a cyclic structure reduces entropy and increases the overall stability of the complex, making chelating agents particularly effective in biological systems and various industrial applications.
4. What are some common applications of coordination compounds in everyday life?
Ans. Coordination compounds have a wide range of applications in everyday life. They are essential in various fields such as medicine (e.g., cisplatin for cancer treatment), agriculture (e.g., micronutrients in fertilizers), and environmental science (e.g., removal of heavy metals from wastewater). Additionally, they are used in analytical chemistry for colorimetric determinations and in photography as developing agents. Their unique properties make them valuable in catalysis and the development of new materials as well.
5. What role do coordination compounds play in biological systems?
Ans. Coordination compounds are crucial in biological systems, particularly in processes such as oxygen transport and storage. Hemoglobin, a coordination complex of iron, binds oxygen in red blood cells and releases it to tissues. Similarly, myoglobin, another iron-based complex, stores oxygen in muscles. Furthermore, metals like zinc, copper, and manganese serve as cofactors in various enzymes, facilitating biochemical reactions. The study of these compounds enhances our understanding of metabolic processes and the development of pharmaceuticals.
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