Explain why atomic radii of elements in the third row of the transition metals are no larger than those of elements in the second row.

Q: Why are low spin tetrahedral complexes not formed?

A: The division of d-orbitals present in central metal ion in sets of two different energies occur in…

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

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Q: why Ti^3+ is purple while Ti^4+ is colorless ?

A: Atomic number of titanium (Ti) is 22. The electronic configuration of titanium (Ti) is 1s22s22p63…

Q: All of the following complexes will be colored EXCEPT O a. [Ni(H₂0)6] 2+ O b. [Fe(CN)6] 4- c.…

A: In coordination chemistry, central metal ion is bonded to ligand. Ligand donate electron density to…

Q: Have each group member choose a row of the transition metals inthe periodic table and ask each to…

A: The transition metals subdivided according to the electronic structures of their atoms into three…

Q: Which oxide, CrO3 or CrO, is more acidic in water? Why?

A: To determine the nature of oxide whether it is acidic or basic, we have a general observation that…

Q: What do you call a ligand with three groups available for covalent bonding? A Unidentate (B…

A: Denticity of ligand :-  The number of groups available in ligand for coordinate covalent bonding…

Q: What happens when transition metals are oxidized?

A: What happens when transition metals are oxidized?

Q: Explain why the transition metals in periods 5 and 6 have nearly identical radii in each group.

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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: Explain why many transition metal complexes are paramagnetic?

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Q: What differences can be found between zinc and magnesium in regards to electron orbitals?   Do…

A: Electronic configuration of different elements are different from each other. For example magnesium…

Q: What is a transition metal? elements that have incompletely filled 4f subshells or that readily give…

A: D block elements are referred as transition elements.

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: 7. Solutions of transition metal ions are coloured because A The ions have variable oxidation states…

A: Transition metals are the d-block element and these elements lie in between the most electronegative…

Q: When orange solution containing Cr2O72–ion is treated with an alkali, a yellow solution is formed…

A: Given,Orange solution containing Cr2O72–ion is treated with an alkali, a yellow solution is formed…

Q: why do some d-block elements form colored complexes with various ligands

A: in complexes of the transition metals the D orbitals do not all have the same energy. the pattern 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: Which of the following classifications are the most accurate? Select one: O a. Ce, Eu, Gd, Er: inner…

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Q: Which lanthanide has the maximum number of unpairedelectrons in both its atom and 3+ ion? Give the…

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Q: Why is CO a stronger ligand than Cl-?

A: The spectrochemical series is a list of ligands based on the strength of their interaction with…

Q: Which of the following complexes is paramagnetic? O [Fe(CN)6]4- O Fe(CO)5 [Co(CN)6]3- [Co(NH3)62+

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Q: (a) What is the range in electronegativity across the first (3d)transition series? (b) What is the…

A: (a) Transition elements exhibit a relatively small change in electronegativity consistent with the…

Q: Why are tetrahedral complexes high spin?

A: In tetrahedral molecular geometry, a central atom is located at the center of four substituent…

Q: 4) Write the full electron configuration for the transition metal, cobalt, Ni.

A: Electronic configuration is distribution of electrons in various energy level around the nucleus.…

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

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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: Explain the physical properties, electron configurations, oxidation states, and magnetic properties…

A: 1. They are good conductor of heat and electricity. 2. Atomic radii of transition elements lie in…

Q: <p>When a transition metal atom forms an ion, which electrons are lost first?

A: Transition metal atom forms ions lost by its valence electrons.

Q: give an example of coordination compounds showing ionisation isomerism.

A: In ionization isomers ligand has exchanged places with an anion or neutral molecule that was…

Q: Describe how ∆o changes as the charge on the metal changes from M2+ to M3+, and how it changes…

A: When metal changes its oxidation state from M2+ to M3+ it means it has lose one electron . When the…

Q: Explain the following observations :(i) Copper atom has completely filled d orbitals (3d10) in its…

A: The elements in which the last electron is filled in d sub shell are known as transition elements.

Q: Isomerism in transition metal complexes

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Q: The oxidation states of transition metals are shown in the table. Why is it possible for a…

A: The elements which have partially filled d-subshell in elemental or in normal oxidation states are…

Q: Which of the following is not one of the properties of transition metals? A. They can have more…

A: In this question, we will select the incorrect properties about transition metals.  You can see the…

Q: Which transition metal has a d8 configuration? [Ti(H2O)6]2+ [Mn(CN)613- [Zn(NH3)4]2+ [NiBr4]2-…

A: Given- d8 configuration

Q: Which transition metal atom is present in biologically important molecule, Siderophores.

A: Siderophores = These are the organic molecules which are produced by micro-organisms bacteria and…

Q: Which of the following represents the two most common oxidation states of the transition metals?

A: Transition elements have partially filled d-orbitals

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: 16. Which of following complexes is diamagnetic?

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