5.4.6 - Solvate Isomerism
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What is solvate isomerism?
💡 Hint: Think about how the solvent can change the structure.
Provide an example of a compound that exhibits solvate isomerism.
💡 Hint: What compound involves chromium and water?
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What kind of isomerism involves different arrangements of solvent molecules?
💡 Hint: Focus on types of isomerism linked to solvents.
True or False: Solvate isomers have the same chemical formula but differ in the type of solvent present.
💡 Hint: Think of how the arrangement affects properties.
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Consider two solvate isomers of chromium chloride. Discuss how their different solvate structures could affect their reactivity in a given reaction.
💡 Hint: Think about accessibility to the metal ion.
Evaluate the impact of solvent choice in a synthetic pathway involving a coordination compound. How could changes in solvate arrangements influence the outcome?
💡 Hint: Reflect on reaction conditions and product stability.
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