Coordination complex of Cr
Question#1
Please give the answer and explain how to find the following.
For [Cr(NH3)2(en)2]Cl3
a) give the oxidation number
b) give the coordination number of Cr
Question#2
Give the formula of the compound.
calcium triaquabromodicyanoferrate(II)
Question # 3
An atom in a certain compound uses sp^2 hybrid orbitals. How many sp^2 hybrid orbitals are there on the atom?
Question #4
In a certain molecule a certain atom uses sp3d hybrid orbitals. How many sp3d orbitals are on the atom?
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Q1. [Cr(NH3)2(en)2]Cl3
Let 'x' be oxidation state of Cr.
x +2(0) + 2(0) +3(-1) = 0. Hence x = +3
NH3 is monodentate and en is ...
Solution Summary
A Cr complex structure is given, its oxidation state is found. A Ca complex is named and the number of hybrid orbitals used in hybridization is given.