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The carbonate ion (CO3 2) can act as either a monodentate
Chapter 21, Problem 41(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
The carbonate ion (CO3 2) can act as either a monodentate or a bidentate ligand. Draw a picture of CO3 2 coordinating to a metal ion as a monodentate and as a bidentate ligand. The carbonate ion can also act as a bridge between two metal ions. Draw a picture of a CO3 2 ion bridging between two metal ions.
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QUESTION:
The carbonate ion (CO3 2) can act as either a monodentate or a bidentate ligand. Draw a picture of CO3 2 coordinating to a metal ion as a monodentate and as a bidentate ligand. The carbonate ion can also act as a bridge between two metal ions. Draw a picture of a CO3 2 ion bridging between two metal ions.
ANSWER:Monodentate: