Chapter 19, Problem 5QAP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

To determine the coordination number of the metal atom in ${\left[\text{Co}{\left(\text{en}\right)}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{SCN}\right)\text{Cl}\right]}^{+}$.

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.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

To state the coordination number of the metal atom in ${\left[\text{Ni}{\left(\text{CN}\right)}_{\text{4}}\right]}^{2-}$.

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.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

To state the coordination number of the metal atom in ${\left[\text{Zn}{\left({\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{O}}_{\text{4}}\right)}_2\right]}^{2-}$.

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.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

To state the coordination number of the metal atom in $\left[\text{Ag }\left({\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}\right)\text{Cl}\right]$.

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.