Chapter 21, Problem 53RQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The net charge and formula of the complex formed by iron(III) with six cyanide ions are to be determined along with the IUPAC name of the complex.

Concept Information:

Complex ions are the ions formed by a metal atom at the center and other nonmetal molecules or ions that surround it.

Lewis acid-base reaction is the reaction between a Lewis acid (capacity of donating a pair of electrons) and a Lewis base (capacity of accepting a pair of electrons).

Ligands are the molecules or ions that bond with a metal ion through a coordinate covalent bond.