1. Explain the term ligand in terms of coordinate bonding.
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Explain the term ligand in terms of coordinate bonding.
Describe and use the terms: complex ion and coordination number.
State and give examples of complexes with six-fold coordination with an octahedral shape.
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2. Week 28 Complex ion [Fe(H2O)6]2+ © Pearson Education Ltd 2009
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3. [Co(H2O)6]2+ is an octahedral complex ion
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[Co(H2O)6]2+ is an octahedral complex ion
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Describe stereoisomerism in transition metal complexes using examples of cis–trans and optical isomerism.
Describe the use of cis–platin as an anti-cancer drug, and its action by binding to DNA.
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5. Cis–trans isomerism in [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+
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Cis–trans isomerism in [Co(NH3)4Cl2]+
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6. Cis–trans isomerism in [NiCl2(NH3)2]
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Cis–trans isomerism in [NiCl2(NH3)2]
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7. Structure of cis-platin
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Structure of cis-platin
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8. Structure of carboplatin
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Structure of carboplatin
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9. Explain and use the term: bidentate ligand (e.g. NH2CH2CH2NH2, ‘en’).
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Explain and use the term: bidentate ligand (e.g. NH2CH2CH2NH2, ‘en’).
Describe stereoisomerism in transition element multidentate complexes using examples of cis–trans and optical isomerism.
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10. Week 28 Complex ion [Ni(en)3]2+ © Pearson Education Ltd 2009
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11. Structure of the ethanedioate ligand, C2O42–
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Structure of the ethanedioate ligand, C2O42–
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12. Cis and trans isomers of [Cr(C2O4)2(H2O)2]–
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Cis and trans isomers of [Cr(C2O4)2(H2O)2]–
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13. Week 28
EDTA4– – note the six pairs of electrons, each of which can form a coordinate bond
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14. Optical isomers of [Ni(NH2CH2CH2NH2)3]2+
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Optical isomers of [Ni(NH2CH2CH2NH2)3]2+
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