What is the highest oxidation state for each of the elements from Sc to Zn?
Ch.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry
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Ch.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry
Problema 21.64
McMurry 8th Edition
Ch.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry
Problema 21.64Capitolo 21, Problema 21.64
What is the oxidation state of the metal in each of the complexes?
a. AgCl2–
b. [Cr(H2O)5Cl]2+
c. [Co(NCS)4]2–
d. [ZrF8]4–
e. [Fe(EDTA)(H2O)]–
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Step 1: Understand the concept of oxidation state. The oxidation state is the charge of an atom if all bonds were ionic. It helps in determining the electron count of the metal in a complex.
Step 2: For each complex, identify the charge of the ligands and the overall charge of the complex. This will help in determining the oxidation state of the metal.
Step 3: For complex a, AgCl2–: Chloride (Cl–) has a charge of -1. With two chlorides, the total charge from ligands is -2. The overall charge of the complex is -1. Use the equation: oxidation state of Ag + (-2) = -1.
Step 4: For complex b, [Cr(H2O)5Cl]2+: Water (H2O) is neutral, and chloride (Cl–) has a charge of -1. The overall charge of the complex is +2. Use the equation: oxidation state of Cr + (-1) = +2.
Step 5: Repeat similar calculations for the remaining complexes: c. [Co(NCS)4]2–, d. [ZrF8]4–, and e. [Fe(EDTA)(H2O)]–, considering the charges of NCS–, F–, and EDTA4– respectively.

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