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Question

Determine the formula and charge of these given coordination compounds:

i. A copper(II) complex with two water ligands and four cyanide ligands

ii. A gold(III) complex with three dien ligands

iii. A ruthenium(III) complex with two ethylenediamine ligands and two thiocyanate ligands

Accepted Answer

i. [Cu(H₂O)₂(CN)₄]^2-

ii. [Au(dien)₃]³⁺

iii. [Ru(en)₂(SCN)₂]⁺

Answer

i. [Cu(H₂O)(CN)₄]^-

ii. [Au(dien)₃]³⁺

iii. [Ru(en)(SCN)₂]²⁺

Answer

i. [Cu(H₂O)(CN)]^-

ii. [Au(dien)]⁺

iii. [Ru(en)₂(SCN)]²⁺

Answer

i. [Cu(H₂O)(CN)₂]^2-

ii. [Au(dien)₃]⁺

iii. [Ru(en)₂(SCN)₂]³⁺