Chapter 21, Problem 21.67SP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The oxidation state of the metal in complex ${{\text{(NH}}_4)}_3\left[{\text{RhCl}}_{\text{6}}\right]$ needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The extent of oxidation of the atom in the compound is the oxidation number or oxidation state. It is indicated as a positive or negative number.

In other words, it indicates the loss of electrons of the atom in a chemical compound. This indicates the number of electrons that an atom can gain or lose.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The oxidation state of the metal in complex $\left[{\text{Cr(NH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{)}}_4{(\text{SCN})}_2\right]$ needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The extent of oxidation of the atom in the compound is the oxidation number or oxidation state. It is indicated as a positive or negative number.

In other words, it indicates the loss of electrons of the atom in a chemical compound. This indicates the number of electrons that an atom can gain or lose.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The oxidation state of the metal in complex $\left[{\text{Cu(en)}}_{\text{2}}\right]{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$ needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The extent of oxidation of the atom in the compound is the oxidation number or oxidation state. It is indicated as a positive or negative number.

In other words, it indicates the loss of electrons of the atom in a chemical compound. This indicates the number of electrons that an atom can gain or lose.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The oxidation state of the metal in complex ${\text{Na}}_{\text{2}}\left[\text{Mn(EDTA)}\right]$ needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The extent of oxidation of the atom in the compound is the oxidation number or oxidation state. It is indicated as a positive or negative number.

In other words, it indicates the loss of electrons of the atom in a chemical compound. This indicates the number of electrons that an atom can gain or lose.