Question:

Tetraaminecopper (II) ion is a square planar complex with one unpaired electron. According to valence bond theory the hybrid state of copper should be

Updated On: Jul 7, 2022
  • $sp^3$
  • $sp^2$
  • $dsp^2$
  • None of above
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The Correct Option is C

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$dsp^2$
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Applications of Coordination Compounds

There are three applications of coordination compounds:

  1. Zinc-complex enzymes like carbonic anhydrase important to buffering reactions in blood. 
  2. Copper-complex enzymes important to iron storage and producing pigments in hair, skin, and eyes. 
  3. Nickel-complex enzymes as part of the enzymes urease and hydrogenase