Is there a specific order to follow for writing the chemical formula for a coordination complex (except for writing the TM before the ligands)? Do the ligands have to be alphabetized?
For example, when given pentaaminebromocolbalt (III), are [Co(NH3)5Br]2+ and [CoBr(NH3)5]2+ both correct?
Formula for coordination complex?
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Re: Formula for coordination complex?
From what I understand, in the coordination complex you name the ligands first (alphabetized), and then you name the metal atom or ion.
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Re: Formula for coordination complex?
Jennifer_Wong_1G wrote:From what I understand, in the coordination complex you name the ligands first (alphabetized), and then you name the metal atom or ion.
I was referring to the chemical formula haha, but thank you!
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Re: Formula for coordination complex?
To write the chemical formal for a coordination complex, a UA explained that you start with the metal and then go from positive charges to negative charges.
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