2. When a metal complex ion is formed in solution, what are the metal ion and ligands acting as? * O a) The ligand is a Lewis base, and the metal ion is its conjugate acid. O b) The metal ion is a Lewis acid, and the ligand is its conjugate base. c) The metal ion acts as a Lewis base, and the ligand acts as a Lewis acid O d) The ligand is a Lewis base, and the metal ion is its conjugate acid.

Q: Explain how you will determine if a change has occurred in the transition metal ion, and what that…

A: Transition metals: In periodic table transition metals belongs to d-block and are place in 3-12…

Q: Where does optical isomerism occur in complex ions? Give an example

A: Optical isomerism occurs in complex-ions and their example is given.

Q: Which of the following ligands has the weakest field strength? Br- C2O42- NH3 NO2-

A: The spectrochemical series is a list of ligands  arranged in order of their field strength. It is a…

Q: According to the crystal field theory for complex ions and molecules, tetrahedral geometry always…

A: Given above statement is true or false ?

Q: Write the formation constant expression for [Co(ox)3]3-. The oxalate ligand has a charge of -2.

A: The reaction involving the formation of [Co(ox)3]3- is as follows: Co+3 +3 ox2-→[Co(ox)3]3-

Q: complex?   a. The temperature at which the pure metal melts b. the energy gap between orbitals…

A: As we know color of metal in complex compound depends upon electron transition between energy…

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A: Step 1: [Fe3+] = 0.0 M This represents the concentration of iron(III) ions.[SCN-] = 0.0 M This…

Q: Which of the following metals ions is not expected to form complex ions? a) Pb²+ b) Rh³+ c) Rb²+ d)…

A: Which of the following metals ions is not expected to form complex ions? a) Pb2+ b) Rh3+ c) Rb2+ d)…

Q: Consider the reaction of iron (III) thiocyanate with thiocyanic acid. (aq) + HSCN (aq) — FeSCN²+…

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Q: Why do metal ions turn colors when dissolved in different solutions? Use the ideas found in…

A: The phenomenon of metal ions exhibiting different colors when dissolved in various solutions is a…

Q: Suggest another small molecule that,like water and ammonia, might make a good ligand. Remember that…

A: Lewis structure represents the number of valance electrons around an individual atom in a molecule…

Q: A tetrahedral complex is determined to be of the "weak field" type. It is determined that the metal…

A: Tetrahedral complex, there are four ligands attached to the central metal. The d orbitals also split…

Q: Provide the formula for the following complex ion:tetrahydroxostannate(II) ion

A: Tetrahdroxo implies four hydroxo ligands (OH-) and stannate(II) implies Sn(II)

Q: Determine the oxidation state of the metal atom in each of the following complex ions. ion oxidation…

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Q: Determine the oxidation state of the metal atom in each of the following complex ions. jon oxidation…

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Q: When water binds to a transition metal 10n such as Cu-', the resulting composite ion is called a…

A: Combination of copper with water.

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.