Question:

The anion of acetylacetone (acac) forms $Co (acac)_3$ chelate with $Co^{3+}$. The rings of the chelate are :

Updated On: May 20, 2024
  • Five membered
  • Four membered
  • Six membered
  • Three membered
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The Ligand acetyl acetone forms $6$ member chelate ring in the complex $\left[ Co ( acac )_{3}\right]$.
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.