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a.
Interpretation: Transition metal “M” is to be identified for the compound
Concept introduction:
b.
Interpretation: Transition metal “M” is to be identified for the compound
Concept introduction: Transition metals produce coordination compounds by forming coordinate covalent bonds with a main group element. They interact in a manner similar to Lewis’s acid-base interaction where a Lewis base donates the electrons that are accepted by a Lewis acid. The acceptor becomes the central metal ion and is often identified as a transitional metal. On the other hand, the Lewis base or donor (also known as ligands) can be a variety of atoms, molecules, and ions that must have a lone pair of electrons.
c.
Interpretation: Transition metal “M” is to be identified for a tetrahedral compound
Concept introduction: Transition metals produce coordination compounds by forming coordinate covalent bonds with a main group element. They interact in a manner similar to Lewis’s acid-base interaction where a Lewis base donates the electrons that are accepted by a Lewis acid. The acceptor becomes the central metal ion and is often identified as a transitional metal. On the other hand, the Lewis base or donor (also known as ligands) can be a variety of atoms, molecules, and ions that must have a lone pair of electrons.
d.
Interpretation: Transition metal “M” is to be identified for a tetrahedral compound
Concept introduction: Transition metals produce coordination compounds by forming coordinate covalent bonds with a main group element. They interact in a manner similar to Lewis’s acid-base interaction where a Lewis base donates the electrons that are accepted by a Lewis acid. The acceptor becomes the central metal ion and is often identified as a transitional metal. On the other hand, the Lewis base or donor (also known as ligands) can be a variety of atoms, molecules, and ions that must have a lone pair of electrons.
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