Practice - Formulas of Mononuclear Coordination Entities
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Practice Questions
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Write the formula for the coordination entity with iron as the central atom and four chloride ligands.
💡 Hint: Use the metal first followed by the ligands.
What is the formula for a complex with cobalt and three ammonia ligands?
💡 Hint: Remember to indicate the ligands and their count after the metal.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What comes first in the formula of a coordination entity?
💡 Hint: Consider what anchors the other components.
True or False: Ligands are listed in the order of their charge.
💡 Hint: Think about the IUPAC naming rules.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a coordination complex using nickel with two bidentate ligands. Write the formula and explain your choice.
💡 Hint: Identify how many sites each ligand can occupy.
Explain the effect of ligand charge on the overall charge of the coordination entity.
💡 Hint: Consider how positive and negative charges interact.
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