Chapter 22, Problem 22.12VP

(a)

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Interpretation: The given questions corresponding to the representations (A) to (I) in the given figure have been answered.

Concept introduction: The molecule or ion that is attached to a central metal ion or atom through coordinate bond and has the ability to donate their electron pair is known as ligand.

To determine: The donor atoms in each ligand.

(b)

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To determine: The monodentate ligands.

(c)

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To determine: The bidentate ligands.

(d)

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To determine: The coordination number for nickel in $\text{Ni}{\left(\text{CN}\right)}_4^{2-}$ and $\text{Ni}{\left(\text{dmg}\right)}_2$.

(e)

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To determine: The complex between $\text{Ni}{\left(\text{CN}\right)}_4^{2-}$ and $\text{Ni}{\left(\text{dmg}\right)}_2$ that forms yellow and red solution in $\left[\text{E}\right]$.

(f)

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To determine: The orbital diagram that depicts the d-orbital energies for $\text{Ni}{\left(\text{CN}\right)}_4^{2-}$ and $\text{Ni}{\left(\text{dmg}\right)}_2$.