What is a bidentate ligand? Give one example.

When a ligand has two donor atoms which may simultaneously coordinate to the metal atom are known as didentate or bidentate ligands. Didentate ligands are also called chelating ligands. Examples of didentate ligands include ethane-1,2-diammine, oxalate ion, glycinate ion, etc.

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NEW SYSTEMATIC MODERN CHEMISTRY>Chapter 9 - Coordination Compounds>Follow Up Problems>Q 21

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Give the oxidation state, $d$ orbital occupation and coordination number of the central metal ion in the following complex:

${({NH}_{4})}_{2} [{CoF}_{4}]$

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NEW SYSTEMATIC MODERN CHEMISTRY>Chapter 9 - Coordination Compounds>Follow Up Problems>Q 21

Give the oxidation state, $d$ orbital occupation and coordination number of the central metal ion in the following complex

$[Mn {(H_{2} O)}_{6}] {SO}_{4}$

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NEW SYSTEMATIC MODERN CHEMISTRY>Chapter 9 - Coordination Compounds>Follow Up Problems>Q 22

Write down the IUPAC name for the following complex and indicate the oxidation state, electronic configuration and coordination number. Also, give stereochemistry and magnetic moment of the complex:

K [C r {(H_{2} O)}_{2} {(C_{2} O_{4})}_{2}] . 3 H_{2} O

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NEW SYSTEMATIC MODERN CHEMISTRY>Chapter 9 - Coordination Compounds>Follow Up Problems>Q 22

Write down the IUPAC name for the following complex and indicate the oxidation state, electronic configuration and coordination number. Also, give stereochemistry and magnetic moment of the complex: