UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2016 · Mains Paper I
Q3(c). Copper acetate paddlewheel
Question
Explain the structure of Cu(II) acetate dihydrate.
Answer in brief
The commonly intended hydrated dimer is [Cu₂(OAc)₄(H₂O)₂], with four bridging acetate ligands and one axial water on each Cu.
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All parts of Question 3
- 3(a) Terms of a d-squared configuration10 marks
- 3(b) Mass defect and binding energy10 marks
- 3(c) Copper acetate paddlewheel10 marks