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Coordination complex studio

Choose a metal and ligand, then derive charge, coordination, geometry, naming and d-orbital splitting.

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NH3NH3NH3NH3Cu

Qualitative d-orbital splitting

e (lower)
t₂ (higher)

strong-field ligand in this teaching ordering.

Description of this simulation

[Cu(NH3)4]2+ has tetrahedral geometry and total charge 2.

Quick test · 3 questions
1. Which statement is evidence from this simulation?
2. How should you test the effect of one control?
3. Why read the model notes?
Molecular formula
[Cu(NH3)4]2+
Metal oxidation state
+2
Coordination number
4
Total complex charge
2
Geometry
tetrahedral
Introductory name
tetraamminecopper(II) ion (2+)

What this model shows — and what it simplifies

Educational Model

Geometry and crystal-field splitting use introductory ligand-field rules.

Where do we see this in real life?

Coordination complexes carry oxygen in blood, catalyse reactions, colour pigments and form the active centres of many medicines and enzymes.

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