1. Dimethyldithiocarbamate (abbreviation: dmdtc) is an anionic bidentate ligand that has the chemical formula (S₂CNMe₂), where Me stands for methyl group (-CH3). This ligand coordinates to a metal through its two sulfur atoms, as shown below (where M represents a metal). M S C Me Me When three dmdtc ligands bind to a ferric ion (Fe³+), a stable coordination complex is formed. This complex (commercial name: ferbam) is used as a fungicide for crop protection. A. Write the chemical formula of the complex. Use the given ligand abbreviation (dmdtc). B. Write the full name of the complex. C. Complete the following details for the given complex. (i) coordination number (ii) complex geometry (iii) type of hybridization of the central metal (iv) total number of d electrons (v) number of unpaired d electrons (vi) type of magnetism (paramagnetic or diamagnetic) D. If one of the dmdtc ligands is replaced with two CN ligands, what will be the chemical formula of the new complex?

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1. Dimethyldithiocarbamate (abbreviation: dmdtc) is an anionic bidentate ligand that has the chemical
formula (S₂CNMe₂), where Me stands for methyl group (-CH3). This ligand coordinates to a metal through
its two sulfur atoms, as shown below (where M represents a metal).
M
S
C
Me
Me
When three dmdtc ligands bind to a ferric ion (Fe³+), a stable coordination complex is formed. This complex
(commercial name: ferbam) is used as a fungicide for crop protection.
A. Write the chemical formula of the complex. Use the given ligand abbreviation (dmdtc).
B. Write the full name of the complex.
C. Complete the following details for the given complex.
(i) coordination number
(ii) complex geometry
(iii) type of hybridization of the central metal
(iv) total number of d electrons
(v) number of unpaired d electrons
(vi) type of magnetism (paramagnetic or diamagnetic)
D. If one of the dmdtc ligands is replaced with two CN ligands, what will be the chemical formula of
the new complex?
E. The new complex exhibits stereoisomerism. Draw the structures of the three possible stereoisomers.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Dimethyldithiocarbamate (abbreviation: dmdtc) is an anionic bidentate ligand that has the chemical formula (S₂CNMe₂), where Me stands for methyl group (-CH3). This ligand coordinates to a metal through its two sulfur atoms, as shown below (where M represents a metal). M S C Me Me When three dmdtc ligands bind to a ferric ion (Fe³+), a stable coordination complex is formed. This complex (commercial name: ferbam) is used as a fungicide for crop protection. A. Write the chemical formula of the complex. Use the given ligand abbreviation (dmdtc). B. Write the full name of the complex. C. Complete the following details for the given complex. (i) coordination number (ii) complex geometry (iii) type of hybridization of the central metal (iv) total number of d electrons (v) number of unpaired d electrons (vi) type of magnetism (paramagnetic or diamagnetic) D. If one of the dmdtc ligands is replaced with two CN ligands, what will be the chemical formula of the new complex? E. The new complex exhibits stereoisomerism. Draw the structures of the three possible stereoisomers.
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