The Trans-Effect: Example 1

The video tutorial explains the trans effect, focusing on how it determines the position of an incoming ligand in a square planar complex. It introduces the trans effect series, which ranks ligands based on their trans effect strength. The tutorial provides a step-by-step approach to solving trans effect problems, emphasizing the importance of identifying the ligand with the greatest trans effect. It concludes by distinguishing the trans effect series from the spectrochemical series.

What type of complex is the trans effect applicable to?

• Tetrahedral

• Octahedral

• Square planar

• Linear

In the Trans Effect series, which ligand has the greatest trans effect?

• Methyl group

• Nitro group

• Ammonia

• Chloride

What does the trans effect determine in a square planar complex?

• The charge of the complex

• The geometry of the complex

• The position of an incoming ligand

• The color of the complex

When solving a trans effect problem, what is the first step?

• Calculate the bond angles

• Identify the overall charge of the complex

• Find the ligand with the greatest trans effect

• Determine the geometry of the complex

How does the Trans Effect series differ from the Spectrochemical series?

• They have different orders of ligands

• They determine the same properties

• They are the same

• They are used for different types of complexes