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Electron Counting
Cool stuff! Try out the ten interactive self-test exercises at the bottom of this page!
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electron count to a metal center, we are ready to determine the electronic contribution of the surrounding ligands and come up with our overall electron count.
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answer. Consider the following simple examples. Notice how some ligands donate the same number of electrons no matter which formalism we choose, while the number of d-electrons and donation of the other ligands can differ. All we have to do is remember to be consistent and it will work out for us.
Self-Test
In each of the following examples, select the oxidation state of the transition metal atom, dn count (assign it using the ionic model), and number of valence electrons at each metal center. Then hit the Submit Answer button for that compound to see if you are correct. If you do not yet know your periodic table, you can either visit the Periodic Table Challenge to test your skill or you can view a complete periodic table in this popup window.
Oxidation State:
0
Oxidation State:
0
dn count:
0
dn count:
0
Valence
Valence
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Electrons:
18
Electrons:
18
Oxidation State:
0
Oxidation State:
0
dn count:
0
dn count:
0
Valence Electrons:
18
Valence Electrons:
18
Answer for either equivalent Re, not both. This was the first example of a metal-metal quadruple bond.
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Oxidation State:
0
Oxidation State:
0
dn count:
0
dn count:
0
Valence Electrons:
18
Valence Electrons:
18
Oxidation State:
0
Oxidation State:
0
dn count:
0
dn count:
0
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Valence Electrons:
18
Valence Electrons:
18
Oxidation State:
0
Oxidation State:
0
dn count:
0
dn count:
0
Valence Electrons:
18
Valence Electrons:
18
Hint 1: the sulfur ligands are called dithiocarbamates (dtc). Hint 2: look closely at the imido ligands.
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How are you going to count the alkoxide ligands? Hint: see the donation chart above.
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