CBSE 12 Chemistry · U5

Coordination Compounds

Werner's theory, coordination terms, nomenclature, isomerism, bonding, metal carbonyls, and applications of coordination compounds. Theory weightage: 7 marks.

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1/5 - Foundational

Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.

2/5 - Routine exam skill

Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.

3/5 - Standard multi-step

Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.

4/5 - Hard exam skill

High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.

5/5 - Challenge

Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.

Topic 5.1

Werner's Theory and Coordination Terms

Primary and secondary valencies, coordination sphere, ligand, denticity, coordination number, and oxidation state.

Topic 5.2

Nomenclature and Formula Writing

IUPAC naming of mononuclear coordination compounds, ligand order, oxidation state, and formula construction.

Topic 5.3

Isomerism in Coordination Compounds

Structural isomerism, linkage isomerism, ionisation isomerism, geometrical isomerism, and optical isomerism.

Topic 5.4

Bonding, Colour and Magnetic Behaviour

Valence bond ideas, crystal-field splitting, strong and weak field ligands, spin state, colour, and magnetic moment.

Topic 5.5

Metal Carbonyls and Applications

Synergic bonding in metal carbonyls and the biological, analytical, medicinal, and industrial uses of coordination compounds.

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