Chapter 23, Problem 71AE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

The Lewis structure for $\text{dmpe}$ and its comparison with ethylenediamine as a coordinating ligand.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

The oxidation state of $\text{Mo}$ in ${\text{Na}}_{\text{2}}\left[\text{Mo}{\left(\text{CN}\right)}_{\text{2}}{\left(\text{CO}\right)}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{dmpe}\right)\right]$ .

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine:

The sketch of the structure ${\text{Na}}_{\text{2}}{\left[\text{Mo}{\left(\text{CN}\right)}_{\text{2}}{\left(\text{CO}\right)}_{\text{2}}\left(\text{dmpe}\right)\right]}^{2-}$ including all the possible isomers.