Chapter 19, Problem 86AE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The ${\text{Be}}^{\text{2+}}$ complex for tetrahedral geometry needs to be determined and two isomers of $\text{Be}{\left(\text{tfa}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ with the type of isomerism needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

A metal complex can be show as ${\text{[ML}}_{\text{n}}\text{]}$ . Here M indicates the metal atom or ion whereas L indicates the ligands which are present in ‘n’ numbers. The coordination number defined the number of coordinate bonds between metal and ligand. Isomers can be defined as the coordination complexes or molecules which have same formula due to same ligands or atoms yet they show different properties. Stereoisomer can be defined as the coordination complexes or molecules which have same structural formula but different arrangement of bonded atoms or group in 3-D space.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The two isomers and type of isomers of $\text{Cu}{\left(\text{tfa}\right)}_{\text{2}}$ needs to be determined, if ${\text{Cu}}^{\text{2+}}$ complex are square planer complexes.

Concept Introduction:

A metal complex can be show as ${\text{[ML}}_{\text{n}}\text{]}$ . Here M indicates the metal atom or ion whereas L indicates the ligands which are present in ‘n’ numbers. The coordination number defined the number of coordinate bonds between metal and ligand. Isomers can be defined as the coordination complexes or molecules which have same formula due to same ligands or atoms yet they show different properties. Stereoisomer can be defined as the coordination complexes or molecules which have same structural formula but different arrangement of bonded atoms or group in 3-D space.