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emma51
Nov 11, 2009, 08:12 AM
Please could someone help me with this question


Would you expect to find analogous complexes if aluminium was replaced by an alkali metal in k3{al(c2o4)3}?

Perito
Nov 11, 2009, 03:37 PM
You'll be well-served by using correct elemental names. The first letter is always capitalized. There are no exceptions. If you use all lower case, there can be confusion.

K_3Al(C_2O_4)_3

So, you want to know if you would expect an analogous substance by replacing the Al with another metal. The answer is, "No." C2O4 is oxalate. Oxalate binds to many metals, but not to alkali metals.

emma51
Nov 12, 2009, 01:30 AM
Thanks..

Could I also ask:

Would you expect to find analogius complexes if alluminium was replaced by a transition metal?

emma51
Nov 12, 2009, 06:44 AM
Could I also ask the reason why?

Perito
Nov 12, 2009, 11:46 AM
Transition metals will react with chelants. The answer is "probably yes".