| Date | May 2017 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 17M.1.hl.TZ2.8 |
| Level | HL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ2 |
| Command term | Deduce | Question number | 8 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Ammonia is a stronger ligand than water. Which is correct when concentrated aqueous ammonia solution is added to dilute aqueous copper(II) sulfate solution?
A. The d-orbitals in the copper ion split.
B. There is a smaller splitting of the d-orbitals.
C. Ammonia replaces water as a ligand.
D. The colour of the solution fades.
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
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Syllabus sections
Additional higher level (AHL) » Topic 13: The periodic table—the transition metals » 13.1 First-row d-block elements
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