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Ch.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry
McMurry - Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 21, Problema 21.80a

What is the systematic name for each of the following coordination compounds? 
(a) Cs[FeCl4]
(b) [V(H2O)6](NO3)3

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Identify the central metal ion and its oxidation state in each coordination compound.
For compound (a) Cs[FeCl_4], determine the oxidation state of iron (Fe) by considering the charge of the chloride ligands and the cesium cation.
Name the anionic complex in compound (a) by using the suffix '-ate' for the metal and specifying the oxidation state of the metal in Roman numerals.
For compound (b) [V(H_2O)_6](NO_3)_3, identify the central metal ion and its oxidation state by considering the charge of the water ligands and the nitrate anions.
Name the cationic complex in compound (b) by specifying the metal, its oxidation state in Roman numerals, and the ligands in alphabetical order.

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Coordination Compounds

Coordination compounds consist of a central metal atom or ion bonded to surrounding molecules or ions, known as ligands. The nature of these bonds and the arrangement of ligands around the metal center are crucial for determining the compound's properties and reactivity. Understanding the structure and nomenclature of these compounds is essential for systematic naming.
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Coordination Compound Naming

Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds

The nomenclature of coordination compounds follows specific rules set by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). This includes naming the ligands first, followed by the metal, and indicating the oxidation state of the metal in Roman numerals. The order and format of these names are critical for accurately conveying the identity of the compound.
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Coordination Compound Naming

Oxidation States

The oxidation state of a metal in a coordination compound indicates its charge and is vital for understanding the compound's stability and reactivity. It is determined by the total charge of the complex and the charges contributed by the ligands. Correctly identifying and representing oxidation states is essential for systematic naming and understanding the compound's behavior.
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<QUESTION REFERENCES FIGURE 21.6>

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(b) Using orbital diagrams, give a valence bond description of the bonding in each complex.

(c) Based on common oxidation states of first-series transition metals (Figure 21.6), which [M(OH)4]- complex is more likely to exist? 

<QUESTION REFERENCES FIGURE 21.6>-

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