Chapter 23.3, Problem 23.3BFP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula and ${\text{K}}_{\text{4}}\left[\text{Mn}{\left(\text{CN}\right)}_{\text{6}}\right]$ coordination compound has to be written by using coordination number has to be given.

Concept introduction:

The charge of the complex ion can be determined from the charge of its counter ion(s) and basic arithmetic can be used to find the charge of the metal ion:

  $\text{Charge}\text{of}\text{ion}\text{=}\text{charge}\text{of}\text{ion}\text{-}\text{total}\text{charge}\text{of}\text{ligands}$

The coordination number is the number of ligand atoms bonded directly to the central metal ion in a complex ion.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The formula and $\left[Cu{\left(en\right)}_2\right]S{O}_4.$ coordination compound has to be written by using coordination number has to be given.

Concept introduction:

The charge of the complex ion can be determined from the charge of its counter ion(s) and basic arithmetic can be used to find the charge of the metal ion:

  $\text{Charge}\text{of}\text{ion}\text{=}\text{charge}\text{of}\text{ion}\text{-}\text{total}\text{charge}\text{of}\text{ligands}$

The coordination number is the number of ligand atoms bonded directly to the central metal ion in a complex ion.