Textbook Question
Predict the number of unpaired electrons for each of the following.
(a) Sc3+
(b) Co2+
Ch.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry
McMurry8th EditionChemistryISBN: 9781292336145
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McMurry 8th EditionCh.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination ChemistryProblem 21.80a
McMurry 8th EditionCh.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination ChemistryProblem 21.80aChapter 21, Problem 21.80a
What is the systematic name for each of the following coordination compounds?
(a) Cs[FeCl4]
(b) [V(H2O)6](NO3)3
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Identify the central metal ion and its oxidation state in each coordination compound.
For compound (a) Cs[FeCl_4], determine the oxidation state of iron (Fe) by considering the charge of the chloride ligands and the cesium cation.
Name the anionic complex in compound (a) by using the suffix '-ate' for the metal and specifying the oxidation state of the metal in Roman numerals.
For compound (b) [V(H_2O)_6](NO_3)_3, identify the central metal ion and its oxidation state by considering the charge of the water ligands and the nitrate anions.
Name the cationic complex in compound (b) by specifying the metal, its oxidation state in Roman numerals, and the ligands in alphabetical order.
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Key Concepts
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Coordination Compounds
Coordination compounds consist of a central metal atom or ion bonded to surrounding molecules or ions, known as ligands. The nature of these bonds and the arrangement of ligands around the metal center are crucial for determining the compound's properties and reactivity. Understanding the structure and nomenclature of these compounds is essential for systematic naming.
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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 first, followed by the metal, and indicating the oxidation state of the metal in Roman numerals. The order and format of these names are critical for accurately conveying the identity of the compound.
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Oxidation States
The oxidation state of a metal in a coordination compound indicates its charge and is vital for understanding the compound's stability and reactivity. It is determined by the total charge of the complex and the charges contributed by the ligands. Correctly identifying and representing oxidation states is essential for systematic naming and understanding the compound's behavior.
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Textbook Question
What is the highest oxidation state for each of the elements from Sc to Zn?
Textbook Question
Based on effective nuclear charge (Zeff), which ion is the strongest oxidizing agent?
(a) Cu2+
(b) Ni2+
(c) Fe2+
(d) Mn2+
Textbook Question
Nickel(II) complexes with the formula NiX2L2, where X− is Cl− or N-bonded NCS− and L is the monodentate triphenylphosphine ligand P(C6H5)3, can be square planar or tetrahedral.
(a) Draw crystal field energy-level diagrams for a square planar and a tetrahedral nickel(II) complex, and show the population of the orbitals.
Textbook Question
Six isomers for a square planar palladium(II) complex that contains two Cl-and two SCN-ligands are shown below.
(a) Which structures are cis-trans isomers?
(b) Which structures are linkage isomers?
Textbook Question
For each of the following complexes, describe the bonding using valence bond theory. 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.
(a) [AuCl4]2 (square planar)