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Ammonia Ligand
In coordination chemistry, metal ammine complexes are metal complexes containing at least one ammonia () ligand. "Ammine" is spelled this way due to historical reasons; in contrast, alkyl or aryl bearing ligands are spelt with a single "m". Almost all metal ions bind ammonia as a ligand, but the most prevalent examples of ammine complexes are for Cr(III), Co(III), Ni(II), Cu(II) as well as several platinum group metals.A. von Zelewsky "Stereochemistry of Coordination Compounds" John Wiley: Chichester, 1995. . History Ammine complexes played a major role in the development of coordination chemistry, specifically determination of the stereochemistry and structure. They are easily prepared, and the metal-nitrogen ratio can be determined by elemental analysis. Through studies mainly on the ammine complexes, Alfred Werner developed his Nobel Prize-winning concept of the structure of coordination compounds (see Figure). One of the first ammine complexes to be described was Magnus' green ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metal Dinitrogen Complex
Transition metal dinitrogen complexes are coordination compounds that contain transition metals as ion centers the dinitrogen molecules (N2) as ligands. Historical background Transition metal complexes of N2 have been studied since 1965 when the first complex was reported by Allen and Senoff. This diamagnetic complex, 2+.html" ;"title="u(NH3)5(N2)sup>2+">u(NH3)5(N2)sup>2+, was synthesized from hydrazine hydrate and ruthenium trichloride and consists of a u(NH3)5sup>2+ centre attached to one end of N2. The existence of N2 as a ligand in this compound was identified by IR spectrum with a strong band around 2170–2100 cm−1. In 1966, the molecular structure of u(NH3)5(N2)l2 was determined by Bottomly and Nyburg by X-ray crystallography. The dinitrogen complex ''trans''- rCl(N2)(PPh3)2is made by treating Vaska's complex with aromatic acyl azides. It has a planar geometry. The first preparation of a metal-dinitrogen complex using dinitrogen was reported in 1967 by Yam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spectrochemical Series
A spectrochemical series is a list of ligands ordered by ligand "strength", and a list of metal ions based on oxidation number, group and element. For a metal ion, the ligands modify the difference in energy Δ between the d orbitals, called the ligand-field splitting parameter in ligand field theory, or the crystal-field splitting parameter in crystal field theory. The splitting parameter is reflected in the ion's electronic and magnetic properties such as its spin state, and optical properties such as its color and absorption spectrum. Spectrochemical series of ligands The spectrochemical series was first proposed in 1938 based on the results of absorption spectra of cobalt complexes. A partial ''spectrochemical series'' listing of ligands from small Δ to large Δ is given below. (For a table, see the ligand page.) :I− < Br− < S2− < SCN− (S–bonded) < Cl− < N3− < F−< NCO− < OH− < C2O42− < O [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gold(I) Chloride
Gold(I) chloride is a compound of gold and chlorine with the chemical formula AuCl. Preparation Gold(I) chloride is prepared by thermal decomposition of gold(III) chloride. Reactions Although there is a region of stability at higher temperatures at the appropriate chlorine vapor pressures, the compound is metastable at ambient conditions. When heated with water, the compound disporpotionates to metallic gold and gold(III) chloride in an autoredox reaction: : 3 AuCl → 2 Au + AuCl3 At still higher temperatures, around 500 °C, all gold chlorides convert to gold. This conversion is key to the Miller process, which is widely used for the purification of gold. Reaction with potassium bromide yields potassium auric bromide and potassium chloride Potassium chloride (KCl, or potassium salt) is a metal halide salt composed of potassium and chlorine. It is odorless and has a white or colorless vitreous crystal appearance. The solid dissolves readily in water, and its solutions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tollens' Reagent
Tollens' reagent (chemical formula Ag(NH3)2OH) is a chemical reagent used to distinguish between aldehydes and ketones along with some alpha-hydroxy ketones which can tautomerize into aldehydes. The reagent consists of a solution of silver nitrate, ammonia and some sodium hydroxide (to maintain a basic pH of the reagent solution). It was named after its discoverer, the German chemist Bernhard Tollens. A positive test with Tollens' reagent is indicated by the precipitation of elemental silver, often producing a characteristic "silver mirror" on the inner surface of the reaction vessel. Laboratory preparation This reagent is not commercially available due to its short shelf life, so it must be freshly prepared in the laboratory. One common preparation involves two steps. First a few drops of dilute sodium hydroxide are added to some aqueous 0.1 M silver nitrate. The OH- ions convert the silver aquo complex form into silver(I) oxide, Ag2O, which precipitates from the so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silver Chloride
Silver chloride is a chemical compound with the chemical formula Ag Cl. This white crystalline solid is well known for its low solubility in water (this behavior being reminiscent of the chlorides of Tl+ and Pb2+). Upon illumination or heating, silver chloride converts to silver (and chlorine), which is signaled by grey to black or purplish coloration to some samples. AgCl occurs naturally as a mineral chlorargyrite. Preparation Silver chloride is unusual in that, unlike most chloride salts, it has very low solubility. It is easily synthesized by metathesis: combining an aqueous solution of silver nitrate (which is soluble) with a soluble chloride salt, such as sodium chloride or cobalt(II) chloride. The silver chloride that forms will precipitate immediately. :AgNO3 + NaCl -> AgCl(v) + NaNO3 :2 AgNO3 + CoCl2 -> 2 AgCl(v) + Co(NO3)2 Structure and reactions The solid adopts the ''fcc'' NaCl structure, in which each Ag+ ion is surrounded by an octahedron of six chloride liga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qualitative Inorganic Analysis
Classical qualitative inorganic analysis is a method of analytical chemistry which seeks to find the elemental composition of inorganic compounds. It is mainly focused on detecting ions in an aqueous solution, therefore materials in other forms may need to be brought to this state before using standard methods. The solution is then treated with various reagents to test for reactions characteristic of certain ions, which may cause color change, precipitation and other visible changes. Qualitative inorganic analysis is that branch or method of analytical chemistry which seeks to establish the elemental composition of inorganic compounds through various reagents. Physical appearance of inorganic salts Detecting cations According to their properties, cations are usually classified into six groups. Each group has a common reagent which can be used to separate them from the solution. To obtain meaningful results, the separation must be done in the sequence specified below, as some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hexaamminenickel Chloride
Hexaamminenickel chloride is the chemical compound with the formula i(NH3)6l2. It is the chloride salt of the metal ammine complex i(NH3)6sup>2+. The cation features six ammonia (called ammines in coordination chemistry) ligands attached to the nickel(II) ion. Properties and structure i(NH3)6sup>2+, like all octahedral nickel(II) complexes, is paramagnetic with two unpaired electrons localized on each Ni center. i(NH3)6l2 is prepared by treating aqueous nickel(II) chloride with ammonia Ammonia is an inorganic compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula . A stable binary hydride, and the simplest pnictogen hydride, ammonia is a colourless gas with a distinct pungent smell. Biologically, it is a common nitrogenous was .... It is useful as a molecular source of anhydrous nickel(II).G. S. Girolami, T. B. Rauchfuss, and R. J. Angelici (1999) ''Synthesis and Technique in Inorganic Chemistry'', University Science Books: Mill Valley, CA. References {{reflist Nickel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Water Of Crystallization
In chemistry, water(s) of crystallization or water(s) of hydration are water molecules that are present inside crystals. Water is often incorporated in the formation of crystals from aqueous solutions. In some contexts, water of crystallization is the total mass of water in a substance at a given temperature and is mostly present in a definite (stoichiometric) ratio. Classically, "water of crystallization" refers to water that is found in the crystalline framework of a metal complex or a salt, which is not directly bonded to the metal cation. Upon crystallization from water, or water-containing solvents, many compounds incorporate water molecules in their crystalline frameworks. Water of crystallization can generally be removed by heating a sample but the crystalline properties are often lost. Compared to inorganic salts, proteins crystallize with large amounts of water in the crystal lattice. A water content of 50% is not uncommon for proteins. Applications Knowledge of hyd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hexamminecobalt(III) Chloride
Hexaamminecobalt(III) chloride is the chemical compound with the formula o(NH3)6l3. It is the chloride salt of the coordination complex o(NH3)6sup>3+, which is considered an archetypal "Werner complex", named after the pioneer of coordination chemistry, Alfred Werner. The cation itself is a metal ammine complex with six ammonia ligands attached to the cobalt(III) ion. Originally salts of o(NH3)6sup>3+ were described as the ''luteo'' (Latin: yellow) complex of cobalt. This name has been discarded as modern chemistry considers color less important than molecular structure. Other similar complexes also had color names, such as ''purpureo'' (Latin: purple) for a cobalt pentammine complex, and ''praseo'' (Greek: green) and ''violeo'' (Latin: violet) for two isomeric tetrammine complexes. Properties and structure o(NH3)6sup>3+ is diamagnetic, with a low-spin 3d6 octahedral Co(III) center. The cation obeys the 18-electron rule and is considered to be a classic example of an ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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