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Q5.26:
What is meant by the chelate effect? Give an example.
Solution :
1. Definition of the Chelate Effect
The chelate effect refers to the significantly enhanced stability of a coordination complex containing one or more polydentate (chelating) ligands as compared to a similar complex containing an equivalent number of monodentate ligands. When a multidentate ligand coordinates to a central metal ion to form a ring structure, the resulting complex exhibits greater thermodynamic stability, evidenced by a larger formation constant ($\beta$ or $K_f$).
2. Thermodynamic Basis: The Entropy Factor
The stability is primarily driven by the change in Gibbs Free Energy ($\Delta G^\circ = \Delta H^\circ - T\Delta S^\circ$). [Per the Second Law of Thermodynamics, a reaction is spontaneous if $\Delta G^\circ < 0$].
- Entropy ($\Delta S^\circ$): The formation of a chelate complex leads to an increase in the number of free molecules in the system. When polydentate ligands replace monodentate ligands (e.g., $NH_3$ or $H_2O$), the number of particles increases, causing an increase in translational entropy ($\Delta S^\circ > 0$).
- Enthalpy ($\Delta H^\circ$): The enthalpy change is typically negligible compared to the entropy factor, but the overall negative $\Delta G^\circ$ is dominated by the positive $-T\Delta S^\circ$ term.
3. Comparative Analysis: Ethylene-1,2-diamine vs. Ammonia
Consider the substitution of ammonia ligands with ethylenediamine (en) in a nickel(II) complex:
| Reaction | Ligand Type | No. of Particles |
|---|---|---|
| $[Ni(NH_3)_6]^{2+} + 3en \rightarrow [Ni(en)_3]^{2+} + 6NH_3$ | Bidentate (en) vs Monodentate ($NH_3$) | 4 particles $\rightarrow$ 7 particles |
Because the product side has 7 particles versus the reactant side's 4, $\Delta S^\circ$ is positive, making the reaction thermodynamically favorable. [Reference: Gibbs-Helmholtz Equation].
4. Schematic Representation of Chelate Ring Formation
5. Example: $[Cu(en)_2]^{2+}$
In the complex $[Cu(NH_3)_4]^{2+}$, the ammonia ligands are monodentate and can be easily displaced. However, in $[Cu(en)_2]^{2+}$, the ethylenediamine (ethane-1,2-diamine) ligand acts as a bidentate ligand. It anchors itself to the $Cu^{2+}$ ion at two coordination sites simultaneously, forming a stable five-membered ring structure. The breaking of this complex requires the rupture of two coordinated bonds simultaneously, which is kinetically and thermodynamically less probable than the displacement of monodentate ligands.
Final Solution: The chelate effect is the observation that chelate complexes are more stable than their non-chelated analogs due to the positive entropy change associated with the displacement of monodentate ligands by polydentate ones, which increases the number of independent particles in the solution. An example is the formation of $[Ni(en)_3]^{2+}$ from $[Ni(NH_3)_6]^{2+}$, where the chelate effect ensures the stability of the tris(ethylenediamine)nickel(II) complex.
More Questions from Class 12 Chemistry Coordination Compounds Exercises
- Q5.1: Explain the bonding in coordination compounds in terms of Werner’s postulates.
- Q5.1: Explain the bonding in coordination compounds in terms of Werner’s postulates.
- Q5.10 (i): Draw the structures of optical isomers of: ([Cr(C_{2}O_{4})_{3}]^{3-})
- Q5.10 (ii): Draw the structures of optical isomers of: ([PtCl_{2}(en)_{2}]^{2+})
- Q5.10 (iii): Draw the structures of optical isomers of: ([Cr(NH_{3})_{2}Cl_{2}(en)]^{+})
- Q5.10(i): Draw the structures of optical isomers of: \([Cr(C_{2}O_{4})_{3}]^{3-}\)
- Q5.10(ii): Draw the structures of optical isomers of: \([PtCl_{2}(en)_{2}]^{2+}\)
- Q5.10(iii): Draw the structures of optical isomers of: \([Cr(NH_{3})_{2}Cl_{2}(en)]^{+}\)
- Q5.11 (i): Draw all the isomers (geometrical and optical) of: ([CoCl_{2}(en)_{2}]^{+})
- Q5.11 (ii): Draw all the isomers (geometrical and optical) of: ([Co(NH_{3})Cl(en)_{2}]^{2+})
- Q5.11 (iii): Draw all the isomers (geometrical and optical) of: ([Co(NH_{3})_{2}Cl_{2}(en)]^{+})
- Q5.11(i): Draw all the isomers (geometrical and optical) of: \([CoCl_{2}(en)_{2}]^{+}\)
- Q5.11(ii): Draw all the isomers (geometrical and optical) of: \([Co(NH_{3})Cl(en)_{2}]^{2+}\)
- Q5.11(iii): Draw all the isomers (geometrical and optical) of: \([Co(NH_{3})_{2}Cl_{2}(en)]^{+}\)
- Q5.12: Write all the geometrical isomers of \([Pt(NH_{3})(Br)(Cl)(py)]\) and how many of these will exhibit optical isomers?
- Q5.12: Write all the geometrical isomers of ([Pt(NH_{3})(Br)(Cl)(py)]) and how many of these will exhibit optical isomers?
- Q5.13: Aqueous copper sulphate solution (blue in colour) gives: (i) a green precipitate with aqueous potassium fluoride and (ii) a bright green solution with aqueous potassium chloride. Explain these experimental results.
- Q5.13: Aqueous copper sulphate solution (blue in colour) gives: (i) a green precipitate with aqueous potassium fluoride and (ii) a bright green solution with aqueous potassium chloride. Explain these experimental results.
- Q5.14: What is the coordination entity formed when excess of aqueous \(KCN\) is added to an aqueous solution of copper sulphate? Why is it that no precipitate of copper sulphide is obtained when \(H_{2}S(g)\) is passed through this solution?
- Q5.14: What is the coordination entity formed when excess of aqueous KCN is added to an aqueous solution of copper sulphate? Why is it that no precipitate of copper sulphide is obtained when ((H_{2}S(g))) is passed through this solution?
- Q5.15 (i): Discuss the nature of bonding on the basis of valence bond theory: ([Fe(CN)_{6}]^{4-})
- Q5.15 (ii): Discuss the nature of bonding on the basis of valence bond theory: ([FeF_{6}]^{3-})
- Q5.15 (iii): Discuss the nature of bonding on the basis of valence bond theory: ([Co(C_{2}O_{4})_{3}]^{3-})
- Q5.15 (iv): Discuss the nature of bonding on the basis of valence bond theory: ([CoF_{6}]^{3-})
- Q5.15(i): Discuss the nature of bonding in the following coordination entities on the basis of valence bond theory: \([Fe(CN)_{6}]^{4-}\)
- Q5.15(ii): Discuss the nature of bonding in the following coordination entities on the basis of valence bond theory: \([FeF_{6}]^{3-}\)
- Q5.15(iii): Discuss the nature of bonding in the following coordination entities on the basis of valence bond theory: \([Co(C_{2}O_{4})_{3}]^{3-}\)
- Q5.15(iv): Discuss the nature of bonding in the following coordination entities on the basis of valence bond theory: \([CoF_{6}]^{3-}\)
- Q5.16: Draw figure to show the splitting of d orbitals in an octahedral crystal field.
- Q5.16: Draw figure to show the splitting of d orbitals in an octahedral crystal field.
- Q5.17: What is spectrochemical series? Explain the difference between a weak field ligand and a strong field ligand.
- Q5.17: What is spectrochemical series? Explain the difference between a weak field ligand and a strong field ligand.
- Q5.18: What is crystal field splitting energy? How does the magnitude of \(\Delta_{o}\) decide the actual configuration of d orbitals in a coordination entity?
- Q5.18: What is crystal field splitting energy? How does the magnitude of (\Delta_{o}) decide the actual configuration of d orbitals in a coordination entity?
- Q5.19: \([Cr(NH_{3})_{6}]^{3+}\) is paramagnetic while \([Ni(CN)_{4}]^{2-}\) is diamagnetic. Explain why?
- Q5.19: ([Cr(NH_{3})_{6}]^{3+}) is paramagnetic while ([Ni(CN)_{4}]^{2-}) is diamagnetic. Explain why?
- Q5.2: \(FeSO_{4}\) solution mixed with \((NH_{4})_{2}SO_{4}\) solution in 1:1 molar ratio gives the test of \(Fe^{2+}\) ion but \(CuSO_{4}\) solution mixed with aqueous ammonia in 1:4 molar ratio does not give the test of \(Cu^{2+}\) ion. Explain why?
- Q5.2: ((FeSO_{4})) solution mixed with ((NH_{4})_{2}SO_{4}) solution in 1:1 molar ratio gives the test of ((Fe^{2+})) ion but ((CuSO_{4})) solution mixed with aqueous ammonia in 1:4 molar ratio does not give the test of ((Cu^{2+})) ion. Explain why?
- Q5.20: A solution of \([Ni(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{2+}\) is green but a solution of \([Ni(CN)_{4}]^{2-}\) is colourless. Explain.
- Q5.20: A solution of ([Ni(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{2+}) is green but a solution of ([Ni(CN)_{4}]^{2-}) is colourless. Explain.
- Q5.21: \([Fe(CN)_{6}]^{4-}\) and \([Fe(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{2+}\) are of different colours in dilute solutions. Why?
- Q5.21: ([Fe(CN)_{6}]^{4-}) and ([Fe(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{2+}) are of different colours in dilute solutions. Why?
- Q5.22: Discuss the nature of bonding in metal carbonyls.
- Q5.22: Discuss the nature of bonding in metal carbonyls.
- Q5.23 (i): Give the oxidation state, d orbital occupation and coordination number of the central metal ion: (K_{3}[Co(C_{2}O_{4})_{3}])
- Q5.23 (ii): Give the oxidation state, d orbital occupation and coordination number of the central metal ion: (cis-[CrCl_{2}(en)_{2}]Cl)
- Q5.23 (iii): Give the oxidation state, d orbital occupation and coordination number of the central metal ion: ((NH_{4})_{2}[CoF_{4}])
- Q5.23 (iv): Give the oxidation state, d orbital occupation and coordination number of the central metal ion: ([Mn(H_{2}O)_{6}]SO_{4})
- Q5.23(i): Give the oxidation state, d orbital occupation and coordination number of the central metal ion in the following complexes: \(K_{3}[Co(C_{2}O_{4})_{3}]\)
- Q5.23(ii): Give the oxidation state, d orbital occupation and coordination number of the central metal ion in the following complexes: cis-\([CrCl_{2}(en)_{2}]Cl\)
- Q5.23(iii): Give the oxidation state, d orbital occupation and coordination number of the central metal ion in the following complexes: \((NH_{4})_{2}[CoF_{4}]\)
- Q5.23(iv): Give the oxidation state, d orbital occupation and coordination number of the central metal ion in the following complexes: \([Mn(H_{2}O)_{6}]SO_{4}\)
- Q5.24 (i): Write down the IUPAC name for the complex and indicate the oxidation state, electronic configuration and coordination number. Also give stereochemistry and magnetic moment of the complex: (K[Cr(H_{2}O)_{2}(C_{2}O_{4})_{2}].3H_{2}O)
- Q5.24 (ii): Write down the IUPAC name for the complex and indicate the oxidation state, electronic configuration and coordination number. Also give stereochemistry and magnetic moment of the complex: ([Co(NH_{3})_{5}Cl]Cl_{2})
- Q5.24 (iii): Write down the IUPAC name for the complex and indicate the oxidation state, electronic configuration and coordination number. Also give stereochemistry and magnetic moment of the complex: ([CrCl_{3}(py)_{3}])
- Q5.24 (iv): Write down the IUPAC name for the complex and indicate the oxidation state, electronic configuration and coordination number. Also give stereochemistry and magnetic moment of the complex: (Cs[FeCl_{4}])
- Q5.24 (v): Write down the IUPAC name for the complex and indicate the oxidation state, electronic configuration and coordination number. Also give stereochemistry and magnetic moment of the complex: (K_{4}[Mn(CN)_{6}])
- Q5.24(i): Write down the IUPAC name for each of the following complexes and indicate the oxidation state, electronic configuration and coordination number. Also give stereochemistry and magnetic moment of the complex: \(K[Cr(H_{2}O)_{2}(C_{2}O_{4})_{2}].3H_{2}O\)
- Q5.24(ii): Write down the IUPAC name for each of the following complexes and indicate the oxidation state, electronic configuration and coordination number. Also give stereochemistry and magnetic moment of the complex: \([Co(NH_{3})_{5}Cl]Cl_{2}\)
- Q5.24(iii): Write down the IUPAC name for each of the following complexes and indicate the oxidation state, electronic configuration and coordination number. Also give stereochemistry and magnetic moment of the complex: \([CrCl_{3}(py)_{3}]\)
- Q5.24(iv): Write down the IUPAC name for each of the following complexes and indicate the oxidation state, electronic configuration and coordination number. Also give stereochemistry and magnetic moment of the complex: \(Cs[FeCl_{4}]\)
- Q5.24(v): Write down the IUPAC name for each of the following complexes and indicate the oxidation state, electronic configuration and coordination number. Also give stereochemistry and magnetic moment of the complex: \(K_{4}[Mn(CN)_{6}]\)
- Q5.25: Explain the violet colour of the complex \([Ti(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{3+}\) on the basis of crystal field theory.
- Q5.25: Explain the violet colour of the complex ([Ti(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{3+}) on the basis of crystal field theory.
- Q5.26: What is meant by the chelate effect? Give an example.
- Q5.27: Discuss briefly giving an example in each case the role of coordination compounds in: (i) biological systems (iii) analytical chemistry (ii) medicinal chemistry and (iv) extraction/metallurgy of metals.
- Q5.27(i): Discuss briefly giving an example in each case the role of coordination compounds in: biological systems
- Q5.27(ii): Discuss briefly giving an example in each case the role of coordination compounds in: medicinal chemistry
- Q5.27(iii): Discuss briefly giving an example in each case the role of coordination compounds in: analytical chemistry
- Q5.27(iv): Discuss briefly giving an example in each case the role of coordination compounds in: extraction/metallurgy of metals.
- Q5.28: How many ions are produced from the complex \(Co(NH_{3})_{6}Cl_{2}\) in solution?
- Q5.28: How many ions are produced from the complex (Co(NH_{3})_{6}Cl_{2}) in solution?
- Q5.29: Amongst the following ions which one has the highest magnetic moment value?
- Q5.29: Amongst the following ions which one has the highest magnetic moment value?
- Q5.3: Explain with two examples each of the following: coordination entity, ligand, coordination number, coordination polyhedron, homoleptic and heteroleptic.
- Q5.3: Explain with two examples each of the following: coordination entity, ligand, coordination number, coordination polyhedron, homoleptic and heteroleptic.
- Q5.30: Amongst the following, the most stable complex is
- Q5.30: Amongst the following, the most stable complex is
- Q5.31: What will be the correct order for the wavelengths of absorption in the visible region for the following: \([Ni(NO_{2})_{6}]^{4-}\), \([Ni(NH_{3})_{6}]^{2+}\), \([Ni(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{2+}\)?
- Q5.31: What will be the correct order for the wavelengths of absorption in the visible region for the following: ([Ni(NO_{2})_{6}]^{4-}), ([Ni(NH_{3})_{6}]^{2+}), ([Ni(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{2+})?
- Q5.4: What is meant by unidentate, didentate and ambidentate ligands? Give two examples for each.
- Q5.4: What is meant by unidentate, didentate and ambidentate ligands? Give two examples for each.
- Q5.5 (i): Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals: ([Co(H_{2}O)(CN)(en)_{2}]^{2+})
- Q5.5 (ii): Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals: ([CoBr_{2}(en)_{2}]^{+})
- Q5.5 (iii): Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals: ([PtCl_{4}]^{2-})
- Q5.5 (iv): Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals: (K_{3}[Fe(CN)_{6}])
- Q5.5 (v): Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals: ([Cr(NH_{3})_{3}Cl_{3}])
- Q5.5(i): Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals in the following coordination entities: \([Co(H_{2}O)(CN)(en)_{2}]^{2+}\)
- Q5.5(ii): Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals in the following coordination entities: \([CoBr_{2}(en)_{2}]^{+}\)
- Q5.5(iii): Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals in the following coordination entities: \([PtCl_{4}]^{2-}\)
- Q5.5(iv): Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals in the following coordination entities: \(K_{3}[Fe(CN)_{6}]\)
- Q5.5(v): Specify the oxidation numbers of the metals in the following coordination entities: \([Cr(NH_{3})_{3}Cl_{3}]\)
- Q5.6 (i): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas: Tetrahydroxidozincate(II)
- Q5.6 (ii): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas: Potassium tetrachloridopalladate(II)
- Q5.6 (iii): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas: Diamminedichloridoplatinum(II)
- Q5.6 (iv): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas: Potassium tetracyanidonickelate(II)
- Q5.6 (ix): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas: Tetrabromidocuprate(II)
- Q5.6 (v): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas: Pentaamminenitrito-O-cobalt(III)
- Q5.6 (vi): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas: Hexaamminecobalt(III) sulphate
- Q5.6 (vii): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas: Potassium tri(oxalato)chromate(III)
- Q5.6 (viii): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas: Hexaammineplatinum(IV)
- Q5.6 (x): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas: Pentaamminenitrito-N-cobalt(III)
- Q5.6(i): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas for the following: Tetrahydroxidozincate(II)
- Q5.6(ii): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas for the following: Potassium tetrachloridopalladate(II)
- Q5.6(iii): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas for the following: Diamminedichloridoplatinum(II)
- Q5.6(iv): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas for the following: Potassium tetracyanidonickelate(II)
- Q5.6(ix): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas for the following: Tetrabromidocuprate(II)
- Q5.6(v): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas for the following: Pentaamminenitrito-O-cobalt(III)
- Q5.6(vi): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas for the following: Hexaamminecobalt(III) sulphate
- Q5.6(vii): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas for the following: Potassium tri(oxalato)chromate(III)
- Q5.6(viii): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas for the following: Hexaammineplatinum(IV)
- Q5.6(x): Using IUPAC norms write the formulas for the following: Pentaamminenitrito-N-cobalt(III)
- Q5.7 (i): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names: ([Co(NH_{3})_{6}]Cl_{3})
- Q5.7 (ii): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names: ([Pt(NH_{3})_{2}Cl(NH_{2}CH_{3})]Cl)
- Q5.7 (iii): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names: ([Ti(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{3+})
- Q5.7 (iv): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names: ([Co(NH_{3})_{4}Cl(NO_{2})]Cl)
- Q5.7 (ix): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names: ([Ni(CO)_{4}])
- Q5.7 (v): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names: ([Mn(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{2+})
- Q5.7 (vi): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names: ([NiCl_{4}]^{2-})
- Q5.7 (vii): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names: ([Ni(NH_{3})_{6}]Cl_{2})
- Q5.7 (viii): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names: ([Co(en)_{3}]^{3+})
- Q5.7(i): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names of the following: \([Co(NH_{3})_{6}]Cl_{3}\)
- Q5.7(ii): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names of the following: \([Pt(NH_{3})_{2}Cl(NH_{2}CH_{3})]Cl\)
- Q5.7(iii): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names of the following: \([Ti(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{3+}\)
- Q5.7(iv): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names of the following: \([Co(NH_{3})_{4}Cl(NO_{2})]Cl\)
- Q5.7(ix): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names of the following: \([Ni(CO)_{4}]\)
- Q5.7(v): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names of the following: \([Mn(H_{2}O)_{6}]^{2+}\)
- Q5.7(vi): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names of the following: \([NiCl_{4}]^{2-}\)
- Q5.7(vii): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names of the following: \([Ni(NH_{3})_{6}]Cl_{2}\)
- Q5.7(viii): Using IUPAC norms write the systematic names of the following: \([Co(en)_{3}]^{3+}\)
- Q5.8: List various types of isomerism possible for coordination compounds, giving an example of each.
- Q5.8: List various types of isomerism possible for coordination compounds, giving an example of each.
- Q5.9 (i): How many geometrical isomers are possible? ([Cr(C_{2}O_{4})_{3}]^{3-})
- Q5.9 (ii): How many geometrical isomers are possible? ([Co(NH_{3})_{3}Cl_{3}])
- Q5.9(i): How many geometrical isomers are possible in the following coordination entities? \([Cr(C_{2}O_{4})_{3}]^{3-}\)
- Q5.9(ii): How many geometrical isomers are possible in the following coordination entities? \([Co(NH_{3})_{3}Cl_{3}]\)
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