Chapter 22, Problem 75AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference between the colour of oxyhemoglobin anddeoxyhemoglobin, on the basis of high spin and low spin complexes, is to be discussed.

Concept introduction:

Oxyhemoglobin is a form where the hemoglobin is oxygenloaded and it has a bright red color.

Deoxyhemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin where oxygen is removed in hemoglobin and it has a purple color.

A ligand that generally forms high spin complexes with metals is a weak ligand. Its binding always causes less difference between the lower and the higher energy level orbitals. It always forms tetrahedral geometry.

A ligand that generally forms low spin complexes is known as a strong ligand. Its binding always causes a high difference between the lower and the higher energy level orbitals. It always forms octahedral geometry.