A solution of [Ni (H2O)6]2+ is green but a solution of [Ni(CN)4]2– is colourless. Explain.
What will be the correct order for the wavelength of absorption in the visible region for the following:
[Ni (NO2)6]4–, [Ni(NH3)6]2+, [Ni(H2O)6]2+?
Out of the following two coordination entities which is chiral (optically active)?
(a) cis-[CrCl2(ox)2]3+
(b) [trans-[CrCl2 (ox)2]3–
Calculation of oxidation number of the metal in the coordination entities:
Co =x
H2O =0
CN= (-1)
en =0
thus oxidation number is:
x + 0 + (– 1) + 0 = +2
∴ x = 3
oxidation no. of Co = 3