Rule on these complex ion claims

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Coordination number counts donor atoms rather than ligands.

2. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   A bidentate ligand adds one to the coordination number.

3. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   In [Cu(NH3)4]2+ the copper sits in the +2 oxidation state.

4. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Neutral ammonia is written as amine when a complex is named.

5. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Tetrahedral complexes of type Ma2b2 show cis and trans forms.

6. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Square planar complexes of type Ma2b2 do show cis and trans forms.

7. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   In an octahedral field the eg orbitals sit above the t2g set.

Instructions

Tap true or false for each claim about coordination number, naming and isomerism.

Explanation