Transition Metal Complexes involve a metal center bonded to a number of \'ligand

Question

Transition Metal Complexes involve a metal center bonded to a number of 'ligands'.

Select the statement below which best describes what sort of charge these species can carry:

Select one:

a. Transition metal complexes may carry a positive OR negative charge.

b. Transition metal complexes always carry a negative charge.

c. Transition metal complexes are always neutral.

d. Transition metal complexes always carry a positive charge.

e. Transition metal complexes may be either charged OR neutral.

f. Transition metal complexes may carry a positive charge, or be neutral.

Explanation / Answer

answer : e. Transition metal complexes may be either charged OR neutral.

explanation :

complexes may be positive or negative or neutral . so this is the best description about complexes.

example:

negative complex [Fe(CN)6]-4

positive complex : [Co(NH3)6]+3

neutral complex : [Ni(CO)4]

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