Coordinate Compounds - Coordination Numbers

  • Introduction to coordination compounds
  • Definition of coordination number
  • Examples of coordination compounds:
    • [Fe(CN)6]4-
    • [Cu(NH3)4]2+
    • [Co(NH3)6]3+
    • [PtCl4]2-
  • Explanation of coordination number:
    • The number of ligands attached to the central metal ion
    • Determines the geometry and properties of the complex

Types of Coordination Numbers

  • Spherical coordination number
  • Planar coordination number
  • Linear coordination number
  • Tetrahedral coordination number
  • Octahedral coordination number
  • Complex examples for each coordination number

Spherical Coordination Number

  • Coordination number of 2
  • Examples: [Ag(NH3)2]+, [AgCl2]-, [AuCl2]-
  • Geometry: Linear
  • Explanation of spherical coordination number

Planar Coordination Number

  • Coordination number of 3
  • Examples: [Ni(CN)2]2-, [PtCl3]-, [PdCl2]
  • Geometry: Trigonal planar
  • Explanation of planar coordination number

Linear Coordination Number

  • Coordination number of 4
  • Examples: [Ni(CO)4], [PtCl4]2-, [NiCl4]2-
  • Geometry: Tetrahedral
  • Explanation of linear coordination number

Tetrahedral Coordination Number

  • Coordination number of 4
  • Examples: [Fe(CN)4]2-, [AlF4]-
  • Geometry: Tetrahedral
  • Explanation of tetrahedral coordination number

Octahedral Coordination Number

  • Coordination number of 6
  • Examples: [Co(H2O)6]2+, [Ni(en)3]2+, [Cr(CN)6]3-
  • Geometry: Octahedral
  • Explanation of octahedral coordination number

Factors Affecting Coordination Number

  • Size and charge of the central metal ion
  • Size and charge of the ligand
  • Electronic configuration of the metal ion
  • Nature of the ligand
  • Explanation of each factor with examples

Application of Coordination Compounds

  • Inorganic chemistry
  • Organic chemistry
  • Biological systems
  • Example: Hemoglobin and myoglobin
  • Importance of coordination compounds in various fields

Summary

  • Recap of coordination compounds and coordination numbers
  • Importance of coordination compounds in various applications
  • Importance of understanding coordination numbers in studying complex compounds
  • Questions and clarifications

Coordinate Compounds - Coordination Numbers

  • Introduction to coordination compounds
  • Definition of coordination number
  • Examples of coordination compounds:
    • [Fe(CN)6]4-
    • [Cu(NH3)4]2+
    • [Co(NH3)6]3+
    • [PtCl4]2-
  • Explanation of coordination number:
    • The number of ligands attached to the central metal ion
    • Determines the geometry and properties of the complex

Types of Coordination Numbers

  • Spherical coordination number
  • Planar coordination number
  • Linear coordination number
  • Tetrahedral coordination number
  • Octahedral coordination number
  • Complex examples for each coordination number

Spherical Coordination Number

  • Coordination number of 2
  • Examples: [Ag(NH3)2]+, [AgCl2]-, [AuCl2]-
  • Geometry: Linear
  • Explanation of spherical coordination number

Planar Coordination Number

  • Coordination number of 3
  • Examples: [Ni(CN)2]2-, [PtCl3]-, [PdCl2]
  • Geometry: Trigonal planar
  • Explanation of planar coordination number

Linear Coordination Number

  • Coordination number of 4
  • Examples: [Ni(CO)4], [PtCl4]2-, [NiCl4]2-
  • Geometry: Tetrahedral
  • Explanation of linear coordination number

Tetrahedral Coordination Number

  • Coordination number of 4
  • Examples: [Fe(CN)4]2-, [AlF4]-
  • Geometry: Tetrahedral
  • Explanation of tetrahedral coordination number
  1. Octahedral Coordination Number
  • Coordination number of 6
  • Examples: [Co(H2O)6]2+, [Ni(en)3]2+, [Cr(CN)6]3-
  • Geometry: Octahedral
  • Explanation of octahedral coordination number
  1. Factors Affecting Coordination Number
  • Size and charge of the central metal ion
  • Size and charge of the ligand
  • Electronic configuration of the metal ion
  • Nature of the ligand
  • Explanation of each factor with examples
  1. Application of Coordination Compounds
  • Inorganic chemistry
  • Organic chemistry
  • Biological systems
  • Example: Hemoglobin and myoglobin
  • Importance of coordination compounds in various fields
  1. Summary
  • Recap of coordination compounds and coordination numbers
  • Importance of coordination compounds in various applications
  • Importance of understanding coordination numbers in studying complex compounds
  • Questions and clarifications
  1. Example of Octahedral Coordination
  • [Cu(NH3)4(H2O)2]2+
    • Coordination number: 6
    • Geometry: Octahedral
    • Ligands: Four NH3 and two H2O
  • [Fe(CN)6]4-
    • Coordination number: 6
    • Geometry: Octahedral
    • Ligands: Six CN-
  1. Example of Tetrahedral Coordination
  • [AlF4]-
    • Coordination number: 4
    • Geometry: Tetrahedral
    • Ligands: Four F-
  • [Fe(CN)4]2-
    • Coordination number: 4
    • Geometry: Tetrahedral
    • Ligands: Four CN-
  1. Example of Linear Coordination
  • [Ni(CO)4]
    • Coordination number: 4
    • Geometry: Linear
    • Ligands: Four CO
  • [PtCl4]2-
    • Coordination number: 4
    • Geometry: Linear
    • Ligands: Four Cl-
  1. Example of Planar Coordination
  • [Ni(CN)2]2-
    • Coordination number: 3
    • Geometry: Trigonal planar
    • Ligands: Two CN-
  • [PtCl3]-
    • Coordination number: 3
    • Geometry: Trigonal planar
    • Ligands: Three Cl-
  1. Example of Spherical Coordination
  • [Ag(NH3)2]+
    • Coordination number: 2
    • Geometry: Linear
    • Ligands: Two NH3
  • [AgCl2]-
    • Coordination number: 2
    • Geometry: Linear
    • Ligands: Two Cl-
  1. Factors affecting Coordination Number
  • Size and charge of the central metal ion
    • Larger metal ions can accommodate more ligands
    • Higher charge on the metal ion attracts more ligands
  • Size and charge of the ligand
    • Smaller ligands can easily coordinate with metal ions
    • Higher charge on the ligand attracts the metal ion more strongly
  • Electronic configuration of the metal ion
    • Unfilled d or f orbitals prefer higher coordination numbers
  • Nature of the ligand
    • Ligands with multiple donor atoms can have higher coordination numbers