(a) A complex containing three pyridine and three ammonia ligands bound to a Ni(II) ion was found to have C3v symmetry. Draw and name the complex. (b) Describe the advantages of molecular orbital theory over Lewis models to describe diatomic species.

Q: (a) Consider the following two Fe complex ions: Complex A - [Fe(H2O)3(OH)3]  and  Complex B…

A: (i) The d-electronic configuration of A and B are given below: For    , the oxidation state of Iron…

Q: 5. (a) (b) The complex ion NiC4² has two unpaired electrons, whereas Ni(CN)42 is diamagnetic.…

A: Tetrahedral complex : If in tetra coordinated complex pairing of electrons doesn't occur then…

Q: Nickel (II) complexes in which the metal coordination number is 4 can have either tetrahedral or…

A: The objective of the question is to explain why [NiCl4]2- is paramagnetic and [Ni(CN)4]2- is…

Q: Draw the octahedral crystal field d orbital splitting diagrams for [Fe(OH2)6] 2+ and [Fe(CN)6]3-.…

A: Coordination compounds are formed by combining the transition metals with ligands. The degenerate…

Q: below draw the molecular orbital diagram for the complex [Co(NH3)6]3+, indicating how metal to…

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Q: 3. Amino acids can act as ligands toward transition metal ions. The simplest amino acid is glycin…

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Q: The complex [NiC14]2 is paramagnetic with two unpaired electrons whereas the compound [Ni(CN)4] is…

A: A diamagnetic substance - in which all the electrons in the substance are coupled. whereas when the…

Q: Predict the structures of platinum-containing products A and B in the following reactions and…

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Q: Suppose that the complex ion [Co(NH3)2(OH2)2Cl2]+ is synthesized with the two ammine ligands cis to…

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Q: Using the Valence Bond approach, show clearly the bonding and hybridization of the following…

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Q: Give name and the indicated isomers for each of the following coordination compounds and complexes.…

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Q: Calculate the percentage of covalent chloride in the complex [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2, given that the molar…

A: Given complex is : [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2  Molar mass of [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2 = 233.4 g/mol  Atomic mass of Cl =…

Q: What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Ag(NH3)2][Ag(CN)2]? (ii) On the basis of crystal…

A: The given compound is : [Ag(NH3)2][Ag(CN)2] diamminesilver dicyanoargentate Type of isomerism shown…

Q: 6a. Some ligands are multifunctional; that is, they have two or more atoms which can bind to the…

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Q: The complex diamminedichloroplatinum(II), [Pt(NH3)2CI2], is diamagnetic and exhibits geometrical…

A: If we check the oxidation state of Pt  Pt + 0 - 2 = 0 Pt = 2 NH3 being neutral molecule contributes…

Q: Give name and the indicated isomers for each of the following coordination compounds and complexes.…

A: Rules for naming of a coordination complex. The cation is named before anion. For anions ending in…

Q: 1. A complex is made up of one ammonia ligand, one cyanide ligand, two nitrite ligands bonded at the…

A: Explanation1.a)  Ligands present in the complex are NH3 (one), -CN- (one), -ONO- (two) Central metal…

Q: Assign reason for each of the following :(i) Transition elements exhibit paramagnetic behaviour.(ii)…

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Q: (a) Predict whether the glycinate ion, H2N-CH COO is a monodentate, bidentate, or tridentate ligand:…

A: a. Bidentate ligands are Lewis bases that donate two pairs of electrons to a metal atom.   It is a…

Q: Write the hybridization and shape of the following complexes: (i) [CoF6]3- (ii) [Ni(CN)4]2- (Atomic…

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Q: The hexa aqua complex [Ni(H₂O)₆]²⁺ is green, whereas the hexaammonia complex [Ni(NH₃)₆]²⁺ is…

A: In the traditional RYB color model, the complementary color pairs are red–green, yellow–purple, and…

Q: Provide the name and identify the oxidation state, coordination number, and the molecular geometry…

A: Here a complex compound is given and we have to determine its name,oxidation state,coordination…

Q: Explain the hybrid type and geometric structure of the K3 [Cr (C204) 3] .3H2O complex with VBT.

A: oxidation number of Cr is +3  in this compound .

Q: 4. a) The molecule dimethylphophinoethane [(CH3)2PCH2CH2P(CH3)2]. which is abbreviated dmpe is used…

A: Part 1: The lewis structure of dmpe is as follows.

Q: Consider the oxalate (ox) ligand and answer the following questions: (i) Draw the structure of the…

A: Denticity: The number of donor atoms of a ligand that bite the metal atom is called the denticity of…

Q: Describe the state of hypridisation , shape and the magnetic behavior of the following complexes :…

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Q: Which of the following species has a transition metal ion with dº electronic configuration? O…

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Q: 2 c) Make models of the two possible isomers of the [Co(NH3)4C12]+ ion. This is an octahedral…

A: The objective of the question is to identify and name the two possible isomers of the [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+…

Q: Identify each of the following pairs of coordination compounds as coordination isomers, linkage…

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Q: 1) Is it possible to have isomers of the following coordination compounds? If this is the case,…

A: Tetrahedral complexes with 4 different ligands show optical isomerism Octahedral complexes of Ma4b2…

Q: If a solution known to be made up of an octahedral cobalt complex ion [Co(NH3)6]3+ appears orange to…

A: [Co(NH3)6]3+ is an octahedral complex with six ammonia ligands. Cobalt has the atomic number 27,…

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Q: (i) What type of isomerism is shown by the complex [Cr(H2O)6]Cl3?(ii) On the basis of crystal field…

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Q: Which of the following is most paramagnetic? (a) Fe . (b) Fe3 + ion (c) The ion complex [Fe (CN) 6]…

A: Paramagnetic substances can be defined as the substances that contain unpaired electrons.

Q: Sketch the following complexes. If more than one enantiomer exists, sketch just one. (a)…

A: Given -> -> In mer isomer three groups are on same plane , whereas in fac three similar groups…

Q: Write the hybridization, shape and magnetic character of [Fe(CN)6]4-.

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Q: a) Consider the following coordination compound [Fe(H₂O)2(en)2][SO4] and answer the questions which…

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Q: Use your knowledge of electronic transitions in coordination compounds to justify why the compound…

A: If a sample absorbs all wavelengths of visible light, none reaches our eyes from that sample, and…

Q: 5. (a) (b) The complex ion NiC14² has two unpaired electrons, whereas Ni(CN)4² is diamagnetic.…

A: This question is based on bonding in coordination compounds.

Q: What is the charge on each of the following complex ions? hexaaquairon(II), [Fe(H2O)6]?…

A: 1.) Charge on hexaaquairon(II) Is +2   The oxidation state or charge on the central metal ion, Fe =…

Q: Complete the following statements for the complex ion [Co(en)2(H2O)CN]2+.   (a) en is the…

A: We have to predict the en full form, oxidation number of Co , coordination number of Co and the…

Q: (a) Give the chemical name of Ir(CO)CI(PPh3) 2 (either of the two isomers). (b) Sketch all isomers…

A: Coordination isomerism is a structural isomerism in which the composition of the coordination…

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.