Understanding Coordinated Compounds in Chemistry
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What is the role of a ligand in a coordination compound?

  • Decrease the oxidation number of the metal ion
  • Provide a negatively charged atom to share electrons with the metal ion (correct)
  • Increase the coordination number of the metal ion
  • Positively charge the metal ion

    • How is the bond between a ligand and an ion in a coordination compound described?

  • Hydrogen bond
  • Ionic bond
  • Metallic bond
  • Covalent bond (correct)

    • What determines the number of coordinate covalent bonds for a metal atom in a coordination compound?

  • Oxidation number of the metal (correct)
  • Atomic mass of the metal
  • Number of neutrons in the metal
  • Coordination number of the metal

    • In coordination compounds, what does the coordination number refer to?

    <p>Number of ligands bonded to the metal ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are first-order inner metallic complexes classified?

    <p>When both oxidation and coordination numbers are satisfied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the shape of a coordination compound?

    <p>The number of atoms the central metal atom is bound to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In coordination compounds, which shape is most common with metals having an outermost d8 orbital?

    <p>Square planar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function do coordination compounds serve in biology?

    <p>Function as a co-factor in enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which coordination compound is a chemotherapy drug that disrupts DNA replication in tumors?

    <p>Cisplatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of hydroformylation reactions involving coordination compounds in industry?

    <p>To create polymers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?

    <p>An ionic bond involves the transfer of electrons, while a covalent bond involves the sharing of electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bonds do metal atoms participate in when forming coordination compounds?

    <p>Covalent bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are coordination compounds common in organic molecules?

    <p>Due to the ability of carbon to form stable chemical bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a coordination compound, how many covalent bonds can a central metal atom form with the same ligand?

    <p>Up to 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which essential mineral for humans can be considered as a coordination compound according to the text?

    <p>Vitamin B12</p> Signup and view all the answers

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