Will we have to have the charge of any command ligands memorized for the final?

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LyahFitzpatrick 2E
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Will we have to have the charge of any command ligands memorized for the final?

Postby LyahFitzpatrick 2E » Tue Nov 30, 2021 12:32 am

I know there is a textbook section with a list of common ligands and their charge, but will we have to have any of this memorized for the final?

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Re: Will we have to have the charge of any command ligands memorized for the final?

Postby 205678283 » Tue Nov 30, 2021 10:58 am

Hi! Since a lot of these common ligands have been used in homework sections, textbook questions, and step up reviews, the TAs/LAs suggested that we are definitely familiarized with a lot of these, especially in regards to naming coordination compounds!! For example, like oxalate ion, C2O4 2-

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Re: Will we have to have the charge of any command ligands memorized for the final?

Postby tristenleem3B » Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:32 am

Yes, a lot of the common ligands have been used frequently throughout practice questions and lectures so I would memorize them and become acclimated to using the knowledge.


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