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Question

Consider the complex ion [Zn(NH₃)₄]²⁺.

i. Identify the oxidation number for Zn in the complex.

ii. Given that [Zn(NH₃)₄]²⁺ is a diamagnetic ion with a tetrahedral geometry, provide the electron configuration of Zn in this complex.

iii. Write the systematic name for [Zn(NH₃)₄]²⁺.

Accepted Answer

i. +2; ii. [Ar]3d¹⁰; iii. tetraamminezinc(II)

Answer

i. +3; ii. [Ar]3d⁸; iii. tetraamminezincate(II)

Answer

i. +3; ii. [Ar]3d⁸; iii. tetraamminezinc(II)

Answer

i. +2; ii. [Ar]3d¹⁰; iii. tetraamminezincate(II)

Consider the complex ion [Zn(NH3)4]2+. i. Identify the oxidation number for Zn in the complex. ii. Given that [Zn(NH3)4]2+ is a diamagnetic ion with a tetrahedral geometry, provide the electron configuration of Zn in this complex. iii. Write the systematic name for [Zn(NH3)4]2+.