determining shape of complex

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Charlene D 3H
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determining shape of complex

Postby Charlene D 3H » Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:32 pm

My notes seem to contradict each other so I would like some clarification.
Does the number of ligands or the number of bonds determine the shape of a complex?
Thanks in advance.
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reyvalui_3g
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Re: determining shape of complex

Postby reyvalui_3g » Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:44 pm

It is the number of bonds.
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Juwon Lim 2A
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Re: determining shape of complex

Postby Juwon Lim 2A » Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:11 am

I would assume the number of ligands would equal the number of bonds to the transition metal, but to be safe, use the number of bonds to determine the shape.
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Daniela Santana 2L
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Re: determining shape of complex

Postby Daniela Santana 2L » Tue Dec 15, 2020 1:21 am

The number of bonds that are bonded to the central atom determine the shape of the complex.
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Chinyere Okeke 2J
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Re: determining shape of complex

Postby Chinyere Okeke 2J » Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:03 am

You look at the number of bonds to determine the shape of the complex!
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