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Problem PageQuestion Suppose a rhodium atom in the oxidation state formed a complex with one iodide anion and five ammonia molecules. Write the chemical formula of this complex.

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Answer:

It forms an octahedral complex

Rh[NH3]5I

Step-by-step explanation:

Or see structure attached below

Problem PageQuestion Suppose a rhodium atom in the oxidation state formed a complex-example-1
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Answer:

[ Rhl(NH₃)₅]²⁺

Step-by-step explanation:

Symbol of Rhodium atom = Rh

charge of Rhodium in complex = +3

charge on Iodine in complex = -1

Charge on NH₃= 0 (neutral)

Therefore, the total charge on the complex is given as follows;

Charge on complex= +3-1 + 0

= +2

Therefore, the required formula of the complex = [ Rhl(NH₃)₅]²⁺

[Note: Inside the co-ordination complex,metal is written first and followed by negative and neutral ligands respectively and charge on complex is written on the right top of the complex. therefore, the chemical formular of the given complex is given as follows; [ Rhl(NH₃)₅]²⁺

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