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Bonding and structure: OCR A‑Level Chemistry B questions

Every OCR A-Level Chemistry B exam question on DM Bonding and structure (specification points DM(b)), 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q2(d)(iii)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    1 markDM Bonding and structure
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    June 2024 Paper 2, question 2(d)(iii): Suggest the shape around the Fe2+ ion in Fig. 2.1. [1]

  2. Q14

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    1 markDM Bonding and structure
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 14: Which row is possible for a transition metal complex? Co-ordination Shape Bond angle number A octahedral 90° 8 B octahedral 120° 6 C square planar 90° 4 D tetra

  3. Q4(c)(ii)

    June 2022 · Paper 3

    3 marksDM Bonding and structure
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    June 2022 Paper 3, question 4(c)(ii): Complete the diagram below to show the shape of the octahedral copper(II) complex ion with water ligands. 2+ H2O Cu [3]

  4. Q33(c)(ii)

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    3 marksDM Bonding and structure
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 33(c)(ii): Give the coordination number of complex ion B. Name the shape and give the bond angle around the nickel. Coordination number Name of shape Bond angle [3]

  5. Q5(d)(i)

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    1 markDM Bonding and structure
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    November 2020 Paper 2, question 5(d)(i): Name the shape of a satraplatin molecule around the Pt atom. [1]

  6. Q5(d)(ii)

    November 2020 · Paper 2

    1 markDM Bonding and structure
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    November 2020 Paper 2, question 5(d)(ii): Give the co-ordination number of Pt in satraplatin. [1]

  7. Q29

    June 2017 · Paper 1

    1 markDM Bonding and structure
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    June 2017 Paper 1, question 29: Which statement(s) about the [Fe(C2O4)3]3– ion is/are correct? 1 The bond angles around the metal are 90°. 2 The shape is octahedral. 3 The co-ordination number

  8. Q5(c)(ii)

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    2 marksDM Bonding and structure
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    June 2017 Paper 2, question 5(c)(ii): Draw a diagram to illustrate the shape of the [Al(OH)(H2O)5]2+ ion, naming the shape. name of shape [2]
All 8 questions on Bonding and structure, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 2, Q2(d)(iii) (1 mark): Suggest the shape around the Fe2+ ion in Fig. 2.1. [1]
  2. June 2023, Paper 1, Q14 (1 mark): Which row is possible for a transition metal complex? Co-ordination Shape Bond angle number A octahedral 90° 8 B octahedral 120° 6 C square planar 90° 4 D tetra
  3. June 2022, Paper 3, Q4(c)(ii) (3 marks): Complete the diagram below to show the shape of the octahedral copper(II) complex ion with water ligands. 2+ H2O Cu [3]
  4. November 2021, Paper 1, Q33(c)(ii) (3 marks): Give the coordination number of complex ion B. Name the shape and give the bond angle around the nickel. Coordination number Name of shape Bond angle [3]
  5. November 2020, Paper 2, Q5(d)(i) (1 mark): Name the shape of a satraplatin molecule around the Pt atom. [1]
  6. November 2020, Paper 2, Q5(d)(ii) (1 mark): Give the co-ordination number of Pt in satraplatin. [1]
  7. June 2017, Paper 1, Q29 (1 mark): Which statement(s) about the [Fe(C2O4)3]3– ion is/are correct? 1 The bond angles around the metal are 90°. 2 The shape is octahedral. 3 The co-ordination number
  8. June 2017, Paper 2, Q5(c)(ii) (2 marks): Draw a diagram to illustrate the shape of the [Al(OH)(H2O)5]2+ ion, naming the shape. name of shape [2]

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