The following complexation reaction was carried out by using 2.5 g of cobalt(II)nitrate hexahydrate with 10.0 g of ammonium carbonate and excess of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. Co(NO3)2.6H2O + 4NH3(aq) + (NH4)2CO3 + ½ H2O2 → [Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3 +  NH4NO3 + 6H2O + NH4OH     Which is the limiting reagent in the above reaction? Mention how you will identify it.

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The following complexation reaction was carried out by using 2.5 g of cobalt(II)nitrate hexahydrate with 10.0 g of ammonium carbonate and excess of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide.

Co(NO3)2.6H2O + 4NH3(aq) + (NH4)2CO3 + ½ H2O2 → [Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3 +  NH4NO3 + 6H2O + NH4OH  

 

  1. Which is the limiting reagent in the above reaction? Mention how you will identify it.

 

2. Write the oxidation and reduction half equations of this reaction.

                                                                                                           

  3.  How did Werner first explain bonding in complexes? (Refer website)

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