4. The Ni (aq) cation is green, but Zn-(aq) is colorless, Explain. The Cu2 (ag) cation is blue, but Zn² (aq) is colorless, Explain. The Cr (ag) cation is violet, but Ag (ag) is colorless, Explain..

Q: give an example of tetradentate ligand.

A: Tetradentate ligand:The ligands which binds with four donor atoms to the central metal atom to form…

Q: Bridging structures are quite common in coordination compounds. In this kind of structure, the…

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Q: Describe and differentiate strong field ligands and weak field ligands. Give two examples for each.

A: Given; We have to differentiate between weak field ligands and strong field ligands with two…

Q: The size of the Δo in metal complexes is determined by the oxidation state of the metal ion and the…

A: The difference in energy between the two sets of d orbitals is called the crystal field splitting…

Q: 9) Two ligands A and B, both form complexes with a particular metal ion. When the metal ion…

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Q: Mercury ions, Hg(1) and Hg(II), are poisonous due to their ability to displace other metal ions in…

A: This can be explained using the hard and soft acid-base concept.

Q: What is a chelating ligand?

A: Ligands that are having multiple donor sites to form five- to six-membered stable rings with metals…

Q: How would you account for the following? (i) Transition metals exhibit variable oxidation states.…

A: The elements present in the d-block of the periodic table are known as transition metals as they…

Q: Two ligands, A and B, both form complexes with a particular metalion. When the metal ion complexes…

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Q: The zinc(II) complexes have greater stability than the copper(II) complexes. Explain.

A: Applying concept of realation between stability and hydration energy of metal ion .

Q: How can know the cis and trans of geometrical isomerism in octahedral complexes?

A: Compounds have the same chemical formula but the different stereochemical structure is called…

Q: Among the complex ions formed by M³* (M is a transition metal in 3d block) are the following:…

A: From given  Each of the given complexes is correctly matched with the respective colors.

Q: Draw all the possible geometrical isomers for the complex [Cr(en),(CN),]*

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Q: <p>Many transition metal compounds are colored. How does crystal field theory account for…

A: The color of transition metal compounds is due to the absorbance of visible light. According to the…

Q: Consider solutions of the following complex ions. Which solutions would be expected to be colorless…

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Q: The formation of color in complexes of transition elements is due to

A: Transition metal are special known for there formation of colour complexes.

Q: Differentiate between monodentate ligands, bidentate ligands,and polydentate ligands?

A: Difference between monodentate ligands, bidentate ligands,and polydentate ligands has to be given,

Q: The complexes of Fe^3+ have magnetic properties that depend onwhether the ligands are strong or weak…

A: The ligands are ranked on the basis of energy difference between the t2g and eg orbitals. When the…

Q: Explain the following statements : (ii) The presence of ligands can influence the impact of metal…

A: The heavy metals deposited in soil and aqueous environment creates a long term impact. The…

Q: In aqueous solution, Co(H₂O) 6²+ is pink, CoCl4²- is blue, and CI- and H₂O are colorless. The…

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Q: 7. For an octahedral transition metal complex with maximum absorba wavelength of 580 nm, calculate…

A: The relation between the wavelength absorbed and the color reflected is based on the complement of…

Q: 4. Draw the Lewis structure for the SCN' ligand and explain the two different ways that it can…

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Q: 4. Draw the Lewis structure for the SCN: ligand and explain the two different ways that it can…

A: Introduction :  Bridging ligand can be defined as a ligand that connects two or more atoms usually…

Q: Explain giving a suitable reason for each of the following :(i) Transition metals and their…

A: Transition metals have partly filled d-orbitals. Transition metals constitute group 3 to group 12…

Q: In platinum(IV) complexes, the octahedral crystal field splitting Do is relatively large. Is K2PtCl6…

A: Pt forms low spin complexes due to high energy gap between the t2g and eg orbitals.

Q: Classify the complex ions as high spin or low spin.

A: Spin in a complex depends on number of unpaired electron. If there is no unpair or very few electron…

Q: How would you account for the following: (i) Metal-metal bonding is more extensive in the 4d and 5d…

A: Metal from the Greek term (métallon), "mine, quarry, metal") is a substance that, when properly…

Q: Explain why transition metals exhibit multiple oxidation states insted of a single oxidation state?

A: Unlike main-group metals that tend to exhibit only one oxidation state, the transition metals often…

Q: 1. Briefly explain the meaning of the following terms: ligand, complex, monodentate ligand,…

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Q: <p>Two ligands, A and B, both form complexes with a particular metal ion. When the metal ion…

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Q: (a) Calculate the number of unpaired electrons in the following gaseous state ions: Mn2+, Cr3+, V3+…

A: Transition metals have partly filled d-orbitals. Transition metals constitute group 3 to group 12…

Q: Suggest a reason why copper(II) compounds are often colored but copper(I) compounds are colorless.

A: Given :  why copper(II) compounds are often colored but copper(I) compounds are colorless ?  To…

Q: Consider the following two ligand exchange reactions: [Co(H,0)6] + 6NH, = [Co(H,0) + 3en (Co(en),] +…

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Q: <p>Explain why transition metals exhibit multiple oxidation states instead of a single…

A: Unlike main-group metals that tend to exhibit only one oxidation state, the transition metals often…

Q: Mercury ions, Hg(1) and Hg(II), are poisonous due to their ability to displace other metal ions in…

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Q: (a) Which metal in the first transition series (3d series) exhibits +1 oxidation state most…

A: Which metal in the first transition series (3d series) exhibits a +1 oxidation state most…

Q: Isomerism in transition metal complexes

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Q: In both [Fe(H2O)6]2+ and [Fe(CN)6]4- ions, the iron is present as Fe(II); however, one of these…

A: [Fe(H2O)6]2+ is a paramagnetic with 4 unpaired electrons with 4.9 B.M. Because the ligand is weak…

Q: Fluoride ion ranks low in the spectrochemical series and produces a weak crystal field in complex…

A: Given,  Coordination complex = CoF64-  F- = Weak field ligand  Number of unpaired electrons in…

Q: Three complex ions of cobalt(III), [Co(CN),]?-, [Co(NH;),]*, and (CoF, absorb light at wavelengths…

A: The given complex ions are [Co(CN)6]3-, [Co(NH)6]3+ and [CoF6]3- The given wavelengths are  290 nm,…

Q: Early transition metal ions are generally quite Lewis whereas the ligands they coordinate are Lewis…

A: Eartly transition metal ions  are generally quite lewis acids whereas the Ligands they co ordinate…

Q: Broad absorption bands are characteristics of the spectra of transition metal complexes. Discuss the…

A: Transition metal atoms give broad peaks in spectra due to vibronic coupling i.e vibration of bonds…

Q: 16. Which of following complexes is diamagnetic?

A: The magnetic properties of the substance can be predicted by their electron configuration i.e.  if…

Writing and Balancing Nuclear Equations

A nuclear equation is a symbolic representation of a nuclear reaction using certain symbols. It is studied in nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics.