[Fe(EDTA)]-exhibits optical isomerism. In this complex, the number of ...
When[Fe(EDTA)]- exhibits optical isomerism, the complex will form five rings.
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[Fe(EDTA)]-exhibits optical isomerism. In this complex, the number of ...
Explanation:
Fe(EDTA) Complex:
- The complex [Fe(EDTA)]- consists of a central iron (Fe) atom coordinated to six ligands of ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA).
- Each EDTA ligand binds to the iron atom through four oxygen atoms and two nitrogen atoms, forming a chelate ring.
Optical Isomerism:
- Optical isomerism, also known as chirality, occurs when a compound has a non-superimposable mirror image.
- This property arises when a molecule contains a chiral center, which is an atom bonded to four different groups.
Chelate Rings:
- In the Fe(EDTA) complex, each EDTA ligand forms a chelate ring with the central iron atom.
- A chelate ring is a cyclic structure formed when a ligand binds to a metal atom through multiple atoms or groups.
- In this case, the EDTA ligand forms a six-membered chelate ring with the iron atom.
Counting the Rings:
- To determine the number of rings formed in the Fe(EDTA) complex, we need to count the chelate rings formed by each EDTA ligand.
- Since there are six EDTA ligands in the complex, we need to count the number of chelate rings formed by each ligand.
Counting Chelate Rings per Ligand:
- Each EDTA ligand forms one chelate ring with the central iron atom.
- Therefore, the number of chelate rings formed per ligand is 1.
Total Number of Rings:
- Since there are six EDTA ligands in the complex and each ligand forms one chelate ring, the total number of rings formed in the Fe(EDTA) complex is 6.
Correct Answer:
- The correct answer is '6', not '5'.