Complex Formation Flashcards
1
Q
What is a complex
A
A complex is a central metal atom of ion surrounded by coordinate bonded ligands
2
Q
Ligand
A
An atom ion it molecule which can donate a lone electron pair
3
Q
Monodentate
A
Ligands with one lone pair is monodentate
H20, Nh3, Cl-
4
Q
Bidentate
A
Ligand’s with two lone pairs is called bidentate
Ethandioate
Ethane 1,2 diamine
5
Q
Multidentate
A
Ligands wirh more than 2 bond is called multidentate
EDTA4-
6
Q
6 coordinate bonds
A
Octahedral shapes
90 degrees
7
Q
4 coordinate bonds
A
Tetrahedral
109.5 degrees
8
Q
4 coordinate bonds can form square planar
A
Cisplatin
Square planar
90 degrees
9
Q
2 coordinate bonds
A
Linear shape
180 degrees
[Ag(nh3)2]+
10
Q
Oxidation state of of metal ion
A
Total oxidation- sum of oxidation of ligands
