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Date May 2011 Marks available 1 Reference code 11M.1.hl.TZ2.8
Level HL Paper 1 Time zone TZ2
Command term Identify Question number 8 Adapted from N/A

Question

Ligands can form dative covalent bonds with metal ions to form complex ions. Which of the following can act as a ligand?

I.     \({\text{C}}{{\text{l}}^ - }\)

II.     \({\text{N}}{{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}}\)

III.     \({{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}}{\text{O}}\)

A.     I and II only

B.     I and III only

C.     II and III only

D.     I, II and III

Markscheme

D

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Additional higher level (AHL) » Topic 13: The periodic table—the transition metals » 13.2 Coloured complexes
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