What is the coordination number for each of the following complexes or compounds?

A. [Fe(gly)2(H2O)2]+
B. [Cr(EDTA)]−
C. [Pt(NH3)4]2+
D. [Ag(NH3)2]NO3

Respuesta :

Answer:

a. 4, b. 6, c. 4, d. 2

Explanation:

The coordination number (CN) of a complex of a compound is the number of bonds that a metallic ion does with the binders, which can be equal or not.

a. The metallic ion is the iron (Fe), and it's bonded to 2 gly and 2 H2O, thus, CN = 4.

b. EDTA is a hexadentate molecule, thus, it forms 6 bonds with the metal Cr, and CN = 6.

c. The metal is Pt, which has 4 bonds with NH3, thus CN = 4.

d. The metal is Ag, which forms 2 bonds with NH3. NO3 is bonded with the structure and not with the metal. Thus, CN = 2.