Chapter 18, Problem 18.7P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The oxidation state of the manganese metal in permanganate ion is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of the metal is the charge that the metal would have if all the ligands are dissociated from the metal with their bonding electron pair. The oxidation state is also known as oxidation number. For example the oxidation state of nitrogen in ammonia $\left({\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}\right)$ is $-3$.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The oxidation state of the metal in tetrakis(triphenylphosphine) palladium is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of the metal is the charge that the metal would have if all the ligands are dissociated from the metal with their bonding electron pair. The oxidation state is also known as oxidation number. For example the oxidation state of nitrogen in ammonia $\left({\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}\right)$ is $-3$.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The oxidation state of the metal in ferrocene is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The oxidation state of the metal is the charge that the metal would have if all the ligands are dissociated from the metal with their bonding electron pair. The oxidation state is also known as oxidation number. For example the oxidation state of nitrogen in ammonia $\left({\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}\right)$ is $-3$.