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Title: What are the number of bonds (coordination number) and the shape of this complex
Post by: johnsnow03 on November 30, 2020, 05:55:46 AM

[Lu(THF)2(PhCH2)3]

what is the coordination number and shape of this particular complex? How do i determine the coordination number of Lutetium (Lu) complexes in general?

Title: Re: What are the number of bonds (coordination number) and the shape of this complex
Post by: AWK on November 30, 2020, 06:54:19 AM

Draw a structural formula and everything will be clear.

Title: Re: What are the number of bonds (coordination number) and the shape of this complex
Post by: johnsnow03 on November 30, 2020, 07:20:03 AM

How do I draw it for these compounds? I've never seen these ligands or this central metal atom before. Also, I'm actually a high school student, but I thought this question is more suitable to be asked in an undergrad forum, as it looks pretty tough. I also cant find info on these ligands or this central metal atom on the web.

Title: Re: What are the number of bonds (coordination number) and the shape of this complex
Post by: AWK on November 30, 2020, 07:37:22 AM

Bad search. Reference has full access.

Title: Re: What are the number of bonds (coordination number) and the shape of this complex
Post by: AWK on December 02, 2020, 05:50:49 AM

 Could you find CN from the picture?