
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
To determine the formula and charge of nickel complex which contain four carbonyl molecules and two chloride ions.
Concept introduction:
Coordination compounds are those in which a transition metal atom is bonded to a ligand which can be neutral, cation or anion. The
A ligand is an atom or a group of atoms or an anion that has an unshared pair of electrons and thus it can act as a Lewis base. It can donate its pair of electrons to the metal atom to form a coordinate bond with the transition metal atom.
(b)
Interpretation:
To determine the formula and charge of nickel complex which contain two ethylene diamine molecules.
Concept introduction:
Coordination compounds are those in which a transition metal atom is bonded to a ligand which can be neutral, cation or anion. The transition metal element is enclosed within a bracket and a charge is present on the ion to balance the charge present on the ligands.
A ligand is an atom or a group of atoms or an anion that has an unshared pair of electrons and thus it can act as a Lewis base. It can donate its pair of electrons to the metal atom to form a coordinate bond with the transition metal atom.
(c)
Interpretation:
To determine the formula and charge of nickel complex which contain two thiocynate molecules, two hydroxide ions and two ammonia molecules.
Concept introduction:
Coordination compounds are those in which a transition metal atom is bonded to a ligand which can be neutral, cation or anion. The transition metal element is enclosed within a bracket and a charge is present on the ion to balance the charge present on the ligands.
A ligand is an atom or a group of atoms or an anion that has an unshared pair of electrons and thus it can act as a Lewis base. It can donate its pair of electrons to the metal atom to form a coordinate bond with the transition metal atom.

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