Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Based on
Concept introduction:
According to valence bond theory, complex ions have coordinate covalent bonds between
Ligands (Lewis bases) and metal ions (Lewis acids).
A coordinate covalent bond is a bond formed when both electrons came from one atom.
Valence bond theory, which helps explain bonding and structure in main-group compounds (can also be used to describe bonding in complex ions.
In the formation of a complex ion, the filled ligand orbital overlaps an empty metal-ion
orbital: the ligand (Lewis base) donates an electron pair, and the metal ion (Lewis acid)
accepts it to form a covalent bond in the complex ion (Lewis adduct).
A bond in which one atom contributes both electrons is a coordinate covalent bond; once
formed, it is identical to any covalent single bond.
The VB concept of hybridization proposes mixing particular combinations of
Let’s discuss orbital combinations that lead to octahedral, square planar, and tetrahedral geometries.
(b)
Interpretation:
Based on valence bond theory, which set of orbitals is used by a period 4 metal ion in forming a tetrahedral complex has to be explained.
Concept introduction:
According to valence bond theory, complex ions have coordinate covalent bonds between
Ligands (Lewis bases) and metal ions (Lewis acids).
A coordinate covalent bond is a bond formed when both electrons came from one atom.
Valence bond theory, which helps explain bonding and structure in main-group compounds (can also be used to describe bonding in complex ions.
In the formation of a complex ion, the filled ligand orbital overlaps an empty metal-ion
orbital: the ligand (Lewis base) donates an electron pair, and the metal ion (Lewis acid)
accepts it to form a covalent bond in the complex ion (Lewis adduct).
A bond in which one atom contributes both electrons is a coordinate covalent bond; once
formed, it is identical to any covalent single bond.
The VB concept of hybridization proposes mixing particular combinations of
Let’s discuss orbital combinations that lead to octahedral, square planar, and tetrahedral geometries.

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