Let's represent molecules with symbols as follows:
C₂O₄ = X
and
H₂O = Y
Then,
K [ Co (X)₂ (Y)₂ ]
Since Potassium (K) has an oxidation number of +1
To achieve neutrality, the oxidation number of the coordination sphere needs to equal -1.
Thus,
[ Co (X)₂ (Y)₂ ] = -1
Given that,
the O.N of X is -2
Therefore,
O.N of (X)₂ equals -4
Additionally,
O.N of H₂O is zero since it remains neutral. Therefore,
[Co - 4 + 0 ] = -1
Or,
Co = -1 + 4
Co = +3
Conclusion:
The oxidation number for the coordination sphere is -1, and the oxidation state of copper is +3.
The empirical formula is K₂CO₃.
This formula represents the most simplified whole-number ratio of atoms in a chemical compound.
The atom ratio aligns with the mole ratio, which means our task is to find the molar ratios for K:C:O.
I prefer to summarize these calculations in table form.
Element Moles Ratio¹ Integers²
K 0.104 2.00 2
C 0.052 1.00 1
O 0.156 3.00 3
¹ To obtain the molar ratio, each mole value is divided by the smallest mole count.
² Convert the ratio values to integers (2, 1, and 3).
The empirical formula is K₂CO₃.
FeCl₃ reacts frequently with phenolic compounds.
I hope this is useful!!
