The geometry of a complex is determined by the number of ligands that surround the central atom/ion. There are four ligands in the complex. The coordination number of the complex is 4. The oxidation number of Rh is zero. The preferred geometrical shape of this complex is square planar.
Complexes are formed when Lewis bases called ligands become attached to a central metal atom or ion. The coordination number of the complex refers to the number of ligands that surround the central metal atom/ion.
In this case, four ligands surround the central Rhodium atom in a zero oxidation state.
Since we were told that the compound exhibits cis/trans isomerism then it can not have a tetrahedral geometry. It must have a square planar geometry as tetrahedral complexes do not exhibit cis/trans isomerism.
The image of the cis- and trans- geometrical isomers of the compound is attached to this answer.
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The answer is d. nuclear fusion
Answer:
False
Explanation:
Roman numerals are seen in the names of several compounds. They often appear immediately after the name of central atom in the molecule.
These Roman numerals are used to depict the oxidation state of the central atom in the molecule and not to show how many of that ion appear in the formula.
For instance, in carbon IV oxide, the Roman numeral IV shows that the central atom in the compound-carbon is in the +4 oxidation state.
Answer:
Sand has less specific heat than water.
Explanation:
Specific Heat is amount of heat needed per unit mass, to raise temperature by 1 degree celsius.
More specific heat means more heat energy needed to increase temperature. It implies - more time needed to absorb heat, increase temperature; and also more time needed to lose its heat.
Less specific heat means less heat energy needed to increase temperature. It implies - less time needed to absorb heat, increase temperature; and also less time needed to lose its heat.
Sand has less specific heat than water. So, it needs less heat absorption to increase temperature by per unit (celsius) ; than water. Hence, same level of heat to both sand & water ; increase temperature of sand more than water, & make it more hot.
