Write the electron configuration of chromium and explain the structure of the complex.

Q: Which of the following secondary valence for complexes matches the expected structure of the…

A: Which of the following secondary valence for complexes matches the expected structure of the…

Q: Explain reaction chemistry of CO with transition metals based on its Molecular orbital diagram?

A: Solution: Simply for any ligand to bind with transition metal required lone pair.  Let us know the…

Q: Explain the formation of complexes/coordination compounds

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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: Explain in words how potassium aluminum sulfate is formed via ligand exchange. Indicate clearly the…

A: A ligand exchange reaction is a reaction which involves the substitution of one or more ligands in a…

Q: Which of the following pairings is incorrect in describing the spin states of d electrons in…

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Q: Describe the conditions that favor the formation of complexes with low coordination numbers.

A: The conditions that favor the formation of complexes with low coordination numbers are: 1) Size of…

Q: What is the distinction between a weak-field ligand and a strong-field ligand? Give an example of…

A: The distinction between a weak-field ligand and a strong-field ligand has to be given.

Q: Discuss for reasons which of the following properties the Hexamine Nickel (II) Chloride complex has.…

A: NH3 is a moderate to weak field ligand. Ni is a 3d metal. Ni has only +2 charge. On combination of…

Q: Give formulas for the following complex ions. tetracarbonyldihydroxochromium(III) ion

A: Given,  The formula of tetracarbonyldihydroxochromium(III) ion is:

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: 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: Is it possible for a complex of a metal in the transition series to have six unpaired electrons?…

A: Transition metals form stable ions due to its incompletely filled d-orbitals. The d-subshell in…

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: Describe a spectroscopic method to determine the oxidation states of transition metals.

A: The oxidation state of transition metals can be conveniently determined by various spectroscopic…

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 complex has a(n) v geometry. The complex is The electrons are spin.

A: A coordination complex consists of a central atom or ion which is coordinately bonded to other…

Q: The crystal structure of [Cu(H2O)6]2+ displays axial bond lengths of 238 pm and equatorial bond…

A: The shape of transition metal complexes is determined by the tendancy of electron pairs to occupy…

Q: What do you mean by ligands?

A: Ligands have to be explained below.

Q: What is crystal field theory?Briefly discuss the colors of transmission Metal Complexes.

A: The Crystal Field Theory (CFT) is a model for the bonding interaction between transition metals and…

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

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Q: Describe the term "strong field ligand" and "weak field ligand".

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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: Interpret the names and write the formulas of these coordination compounds:(a) sodium…

A: The name of the given coordination complexes is done, and formula needs to be written, for this…

Q: Among the following ligands, the ligand that is considered a chelating ligand is H20.a NH3.b O…

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Q: Draw the geometrical isomers of complex [Pt(en)2Cl2]2+. (ii) On the basis of crystal field theory,…

A: ( As there are multiple questions so, we solved first two questions for you) The geometrical isomers…

Q: Give the systematic name for the following coordination compound:

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Q: Why are tetrahedral complexes high spin?

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

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: (c) Explain crystal field splitting in the case of tetrahedral complexes.

A: Crystal field splitting in tetrahedral complexes:

Q: Vanadium may have been used by some ancient animals ____________.

A: A number of species of marine algae produce vanadium bromoperoxidase as well as the closely related…

Q: A complex absorbs photons with an energy of 4.51 * 10-19 J. If this is the only place in the visible…

A: Given: Energy, E=4.51×10-19 J

Q: Palladium(II) tends to form complexes with coordination number 4. A compound has the composition…

A: The chemical compounds consisting of neutral molecules or anions attached to the central metal atom…

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: In inorganic chemistry, explain about bulky ligand. What is bulky ligand ?

A: In co-ordinate complex ligands donate electron density to metal atoms .

Q: 4. (a) Transition metals form complexes by combining with ligands. What is (i) A transition metal?…

A: (i) A transition metal In the periodic table, the elements are classified into four blocks namely,…

Q: Isomerism in transition metal complexes

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Q: Draw the geometrical isomers of complex [Pt(NH3)2Cl2]. (ii) On the basis of crystal field theory,…

A: Geometrical isomers: These are the two or more coordination compounds that contain the same number…

Q: Can a trigonal planar complex exhibit geometric isomerism?

A: The objective of the question is to state and  explain whether in a trigonal planar complex if there…

Q: The effective atomic number of the [Co (en) 3] Cl3 complex is 36, and the complex obeys this rule.…

A: According to the effective Atomic Number (EAN) rule, if a coordination compound contains total of…

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…

Coordination Chemistry

It is a part of chemistry, in which the study of compounds that have central atoms surrounded by molecules or ions, known as ligand, is known as coordination chemistry.