Jun 16, 2015 · Historical naming conventions dictate that the "-ate" suffix refers to the group containing the cation with a higher oxidation state than that in the corresponding group …

Dec 10, 2014 · If two alkali metal atoms join with an oxygen atom, an ionic bond forms. Since hydrogen has the same number of valence electrons as alkali metals, why can't water be …

What is the meaning of $\ce { (en)}$ on this two coordination compounds: $\ce { [Co (en)_2 (NO_2)_2]Cl}$ $\ce { [Cd (en)_2 (CN)_2]}$ Is it a type of compound? If yes, what is the meaning?

However later on in my book it says that 'any compound with the benzene ring is classified as an aromatic compound', which to me is the exact same definition as that given for an arene. Is …

Apr 6, 2019 · Boiling point or melting points of compounds depend on the intermolecular forces acting between them. Now here we can see hydrogen bonding is present in $\ce {H2O}$ …

I had the idea that the compound in which the central atom has $\ce {sp}$ hybridisation is planar or the compound in which all the atoms have the same hybridisation. But it is not working in …

Jan 16, 2025 · Is this compound aromatic or anti aromatic? It has 8 pi electrons, so it should be anti aromatic. But it also has a benzene ring, which is aromatic. So which is correct?

Feb 27, 2015 · In summary, when a dot is used to break a formula into subunits, it may signify ignorance of how the subunits are structurally related, as in our inorganic example; or it may …

Feb 6, 2016 · 3 I was given an assignment to find out if sand is a mixture or a compound I'm sure it can't be an element. Considering the fact that a mixture contains two or more substances …

Dec 24, 2016 · I am facing trouble with the following problem. Is (R)-1,7-dioxaspiro[5.5]undecane chiral? My idea is that the compound possess a plane of symmetry and thus should be achiral. …