Textbook Question
Tell how many diastereoisomers are possible for each of the following complexes, and draw their structures.
(a) Pt(NH3)3Cl (square planar)
(b) [FeBr2Cl2(en)]-
Ch.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry
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McMurry 8th EditionCh.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination ChemistryProblem 21.84a
McMurry 8th EditionCh.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination ChemistryProblem 21.84aChapter 21, Problem 21.84a
Constitutional isomers of a ruthenium(II) coordination compound are shown below.
(a) Give the formula and name for structures 1-3.
(b) Which structures are linkage isomers?
(c) Which structures are ionization isomers?
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Step 1: Understand the concept of constitutional isomers. Constitutional isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different connectivity of atoms. In coordination chemistry, this can involve different arrangements of ligands around the central metal atom.
Step 2: Identify the formula and name for each structure. Examine each structure to determine the ligands attached to the ruthenium(II) center and their arrangement. Use IUPAC naming conventions for coordination compounds to name each structure.
Step 3: Determine which structures are linkage isomers. Linkage isomers occur when a ligand can coordinate to the metal center through different atoms. Look for ligands that can bind through multiple atoms, such as NO2- (which can bind through nitrogen or oxygen).
Step 4: Identify which structures are ionization isomers. Ionization isomers occur when a ligand inside the coordination sphere can exchange places with an anion or neutral molecule outside the coordination sphere. Compare the structures to see if any such exchanges have occurred.
Step 5: Summarize your findings. List the formula and name for each structure, identify the linkage isomers, and identify the ionization isomers based on your analysis.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Coordination Compounds
Coordination compounds consist of a central metal atom or ion bonded to surrounding molecules or ions called ligands. The arrangement and types of ligands can lead to different structural forms, known as isomers. Understanding the basic structure of coordination compounds is essential for identifying and naming the various isomers presented in the question.
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Isomerism in Coordination Compounds
Isomerism in coordination compounds occurs when two or more compounds have the same formula but different arrangements of atoms. Linkage isomers arise when a ligand can attach to the metal in different ways, while ionization isomers differ in the ions that are present in solution. Recognizing these types of isomerism is crucial for answering parts (b) and (c) of the question.
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Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds
The nomenclature of coordination compounds follows specific rules set by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). This includes naming the ligands, indicating their number, and specifying the oxidation state of the metal. Properly applying these rules is necessary to accurately provide the names and formulas for the structures in part (a) of the question.
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Textbook Question
Assign a systematic name to each of the following ions.
(a) [AuCl4]-
(b) [Fe(CN)6]4-
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Textbook Question
Two first-series transition metals have three unpaired electrons in complex ions of the type [MCl4]2-.
(a) What are the oxidation state and the identity of M in these complexes?
(b) Draw valence bond orbital diagrams for the two possible ions.
(c) Based on common oxidation states of first-series transition metals (Figure 21.6), which ion is more likely to exist?
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Textbook Question
Look at the location in the periodic table of elements A, B, C, and D. What is the electron configuration of the transition metal in each of the following ions?
(a) A2+
(b) B+
Textbook Question
Give a valence bond description of the bonding in each of the following complexes. Include orbital diagrams for the free metal ion and the metal ion in the complex. Indicate which hybrid orbitals the metal ion uses for bonding, and specify the number of unpaired electrons.
(b) [NiBr4]2- (tetrahedral)
Textbook Question
Tell how many diastereoisomers are possible for each of the following complexes, and draw their structures.
(c) [Cu(H2O)4Cl2]+
(d) Ru(NH3)3I3