Chapter 20, Problem 41E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The structure of carbonate ion $\left({\text{CO}}_{\text{3}}{}^{2-}\right)$ coordinating to a metal ion as a monodentate and as a bidentate ligand is to be stated. Structure of carbonate ion bridging between two metal ions is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Monodentate ligands are those ligands that can donate one pair of electrons to the central atom, whereas bidentate ligands are those ligands that can donate two pair of electrons to the central atom.

To draw: The structure of carbonate ion $\left({\text{CO}}_{\text{3}}{}^{2-}\right)$ coordinating to a metal ion as a monodentate and as a bidentate ligand.