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Coordination Compounds — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Chemistry

What Coordination Compounds covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Chemistry: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

45 questions30 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Chemistry · 2026-27

Topics in Coordination Compounds

1

Werner's Coordination Theory

  • Metals exhibit two types of valency: primary (ionizable) and secondary (non-ionizable).
  • Primary valency corresponds to the oxidation state and is satisfied by anions.
  • Secondary valency is the coordination number and is satisfied by ligands (neutral or charged).
2

Important Terms in Coordination Chemistry

  • Ligand: molecule or ion bonded to the central metal via lone pair donation.
  • Monodentate ligands donate one electron pair (e.g., H₂O, NH₃).
  • Bidentate ligands donate two electron pairs (e.g., ethylenediamine 'en').
3

Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds

  • Cation named before anion.
  • Ligands named first in alphabetical order (ignoring prefixes), then metal.
  • Anionic ligands end in '-o' (e.g., Cl⁻ → chloro), neutral ligands use common name (e.g., NH₃ → ammine).
4

Valence Bond Theory (VBT)

  • VBT explains geometry and magnetic behavior via hybridization.
  • Inner orbital complexes use (n-1)d orbitals — low spin, diamagnetic or less paramagnetic.
  • Outer orbital complexes use nd orbitals — high spin, more paramagnetic.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Coordination Compounds

Werner's Coordination TheoryImportant TermsIUPAC NomenclatureValence Bond Theory (VBT)Crystal Field Theory (CFT)Color PropertiesBonding in Metal CarbonylsStability of Complexes

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What are the important topics in Coordination Compounds for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Chemistry?
Key topics in Coordination Compounds include Werner's Coordination Theory, Important Terms in Coordination Chemistry, Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds, Valence Bond Theory (VBT). Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Coordination Compounds for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Coordination Compounds. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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