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In organometallic complexes, which of the following is true?
In organometallic complexes, which of the following is true?
- Oxidation state accurately represents the real charge on the metal
- Ferrocene contains Fe2+ ions (correct)
- They contain ionic bonds
- WH6 L3 is closer to WO3 in terms of real charge on the metal
Which type of metals generally produce high-valent species with high oxidation states?
Which type of metals generally produce high-valent species with high oxidation states?
- Third-row metals (correct)
- Noble metals
- Second-row metals
- Transition metals
Why is back donation severely reduced in higher oxidation states?
Why is back donation severely reduced in higher oxidation states?
- Increased availability of nonbonding d electrons (correct)
- More available f electrons
- Strong stabilization of d levels due to partial negative charge
- Decreased partial positive charge on the metal
What type of ligands can make high oxidation states accessible?
What type of ligands can make high oxidation states accessible?
Why is it cautioned not to read too much into oxidation states and d n configurations?
Why is it cautioned not to read too much into oxidation states and d n configurations?
What makes the outer electrons of third-row metals more available for high oxidation states?
What makes the outer electrons of third-row metals more available for high oxidation states?
What type of model plays a dominant role in classical coordination chemistry?
What type of model plays a dominant role in classical coordination chemistry?
Which model has grown in importance parallel to the rise of organometallic compounds?
Which model has grown in importance parallel to the rise of organometallic compounds?
Why is it important to be familiar with both models in coordination chemistry?
Why is it important to be familiar with both models in coordination chemistry?
What is the symbol 'X' used to represent in terms of ligands?
What is the symbol 'X' used to represent in terms of ligands?
Which type of ligand can be a π-bond donor according to the text?
Which type of ligand can be a π-bond donor according to the text?
What do ligands like CO and $NH_3$ signify in terms of electron counts?
What do ligands like CO and $NH_3$ signify in terms of electron counts?
What is the purpose of the 18e rule in organometallic chemistry?
What is the purpose of the 18e rule in organometallic chemistry?
How does the electron count affect the oxidation state of a metal in a complex?
How does the electron count affect the oxidation state of a metal in a complex?
Which type of geometry do some d 8 metals prefer due to having 16 electrons?
Which type of geometry do some d 8 metals prefer due to having 16 electrons?
What is the oxidation state of Cp2Fe based on its ligands?
What is the oxidation state of Cp2Fe based on its ligands?
In Eq. 2.5, what happens when an X− group replaces an L ligand?
In Eq. 2.5, what happens when an X− group replaces an L ligand?
What is required for a complex to retain its 18e configuration when converting a 1e alkyl group into a 2e alkene group?
What is required for a complex to retain its 18e configuration when converting a 1e alkyl group into a 2e alkene group?
