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Ch.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry
McMurry - Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 21, Problema 3

What is the Lewis base in the reaction of oxalate with the mangenese ion to form [Mn(C2O4)3]2-? What is the oxidation state of Mn and the coordination number of the complex?  
(a) Lewis base is C2O42-; Mn oxidation number is +3; coordination number is 3.
(b) Lewis base is C2O42-; Mn oxidination number is +2; coordination number is 6.
(c) Lewis base is Mn2+; Mn oxidation number is +2; coordination number is 3.
(d) Lewis base is Mn4+; Mn oxidation number is +4; coordination number is 6.

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Identify the Lewis base in the reaction. A Lewis base is a species that donates an electron pair. In the reaction forming [Mn(C2O4)3]2-, oxalate (C2O4^2-) donates electron pairs to form bonds with the manganese ion.
Determine the oxidation state of manganese (Mn) in the complex [Mn(C2O4)3]2-. Since the complex has an overall charge of -2 and each oxalate ion (C2O4^2-) has a charge of -2, calculate the total charge contributed by the oxalate ions and use it to find the oxidation state of Mn.
Calculate the coordination number of the complex. The coordination number is the number of ligand atoms that are directly bonded to the central metal ion. Count the number of oxalate ions coordinating with Mn and consider the bidentate nature of oxalate (each oxalate coordinates through two oxygen atoms).
Match the calculated values of the oxidation state and coordination number with the given options to find the correct answer.
Confirm that the Lewis base, oxidation state, and coordination number align with the properties and definitions in coordination chemistry.

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Lewis Acids and Bases

In Lewis theory, a Lewis base is defined as a species that donates an electron pair to form a covalent bond, while a Lewis acid accepts an electron pair. In the reaction involving oxalate and the manganese ion, the oxalate ion (C2O4^2-) acts as the Lewis base by donating electron pairs to the manganese ion, facilitating the formation of the complex [Mn(C2O4)3]2-.
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Oxidation State

The oxidation state of an element in a compound indicates the degree of oxidation (loss of electrons) of that element. In the case of manganese in the complex [Mn(C2O4)3]2-, determining the oxidation state involves considering the charges of the ligands and the overall charge of the complex. The oxalate ion has a charge of -2, and with three oxalate ions, the total negative charge is -6, leading to an oxidation state of +3 for manganese.
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Coordination Number

The coordination number of a metal complex refers to the number of ligand atoms that are directly bonded to the central metal ion. In the complex [Mn(C2O4)3]2-, manganese is coordinated to three oxalate ligands, each of which binds through two oxygen atoms, resulting in a coordination number of 6. This reflects the total number of donor atoms surrounding the manganese ion.
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Identify the false statement about the structures of the complex ion [Fe(en)2Cl2]+ shown below.

(a) Structures I and II are cis-trans isomers.

(b) Structures I and IV are cis-trans isomers.

(c) Structures I and III are enantiomers.

(d) Structures II and IV are enantiomers.

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Refer to the figure showing the structure of various ligands to answer questions 4 and 5. Which ligand(s) can participate in linkage isomerism?

(a) All of the ligands can participate in linkage isomerism

(b) I, II, and III

(c) I and IV

(d) II and IV

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