Coordination Compounds
Werner theory, ligands, nomenclature, isomerism, CFT and applications including chelation.
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What is the IUPAC name of the coordination compound [Co(NH₃)₄Cl₂]Cl?
Q2 · Coordination Compounds · MEDIUM
A coordination complex of formula [Co(NH₃)₄Br₂]Cl gives one mole of AgCl precipitate upon treatment with excess AgNO₃ solution. The most likely geometry of the complex cation is:
Q3 · Coordination Compounds · HARD
A square planar complex [Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂] shows geometrical isomerism. The total number of isomers (including both geometrical and any other type) is: