Ligands substitution Flashcards
1
Q
What does the term bidentate ligand mean?
A
species with two lone pairs (of
electrons)
forming dative (covalent)/co-ordinate
bond(s)
2
Q
What is the bond angle is platinum complex?
A
90*
3
Q
What is the use of platinum planar ligand?
A
anti cancer
4
Q
Does platinum platin have optical ismoers?
A
no
5
Q
How do you name a ligand compound with transition metal in centre?
A
-Use prefix of how many bonds i.e hexa, tetra
-list what it is bonded to i.e if h20 then aqua
-name the transition metal
-write the charge in brackets
6
Q
What is the definition of optical isomers
A
-non superimposable mirror images
