Consider the compound:    bis(ethylenediamine)-cis-dinitratroiron(X) cation.  Where X is the appropriate oxidation number of iron. Which of the following is TRUE? Select one: a. There are 4 types of donor atoms. b. The coordination sphere is 5. c. The oxidation state of Fe is +2 (i.e x=2) d. None of the choices is correct. e. It has a mirror image isomer which is non-superimposable (i.e. optically active).

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Consider the compound:    bis(ethylenediamine)-cis-dinitratroiron(X) cation.  Where X is the appropriate oxidation number of iron.

Which of the following is TRUE?

Select one:
a.

There are 4 types of donor atoms.

b.

The coordination sphere is 5.

c.

The oxidation state of Fe is +2 (i.e x=2)

d.

None of the choices is correct.

e.

It has a mirror image isomer which is non-superimposable (i.e. optically active).

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