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B.Sc. VI Semester Degree Examination, Sept./Oct. - 2024
CHEMISTRY
DSC-7 : Advanced Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
(NEP)
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 60
Note : Answer all sections.
SECTION - A
Answer the following sub-questions. Each sub-question carries one mark. 10x1=10
1. (a) Define stepwise stability constant. 1
(b) What is kinetic stability of metal complexes ? 1
(c) Write the structure of trans-isomer of co-ordination number 4. 1
(d) Give an example of weak field ligand. 1
(e) What is Spectroscopic ground state ? 1
(f) What is Racah parameter ? 1
(g) Define partial molar volume. 1
(h) Define activity coefficient. 1
(i) What is ionic atmosphere ? 1
(j) When ion pair formation is possible according to Bjerrum mode ? 1
SECTION - B
Answer any four of the following questions. Each question carries five marks.
4x5=20
2. Write a note on determination of binary formation constant by Polarigraphic 5
method.
3. Explain the geometrical isomerism in co-ordination number 6 with example. 5
4. Discuss the colour of transition metal complexes on the basis of CFT. 5
5. Write a note on Tanaubo-Sugano diagrams. 5
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6. Explain the following excess thermodynamic functions. 5
(a) Excess Gibbs free energy
(b) Excess Entropy
7. Explain Debye-Huckel theory for the problem of activity coefficient. 5
SECTION - C
Answer any three of the following questions. Each question carries ten marks.
3x10=30
8. (a) Discuss briefly the factors affecting the stability of metal complexes with 6
reference to nature of metal ion and ligand.
(b) Derive the relationship between stepwise formation constants and overall 4
formation constant.
9. (a) Draw crystal field splitting diagram in tetrahedral and square planar geometry. 6
(b) Discuss the magnetic properties of octahedral complexes on the basis of 4
CFT.
10. (a) Explain the determination of magnetic susceptibility of complexes by Gouy 6
method.
(b) Write a note on orbital contribution to magnetic property. 4
11. (a) Define phase rule. Derive the phase rule from the concept of chemical 6
potential.
(b) Discuss the ideal and non-ideal systems in thermodynamics. 4
12. (a) Derive an expression for electro capillary Lippmann’s equation. 6
(b) Explain briefly activation over potential. 4
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