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2023 · 29 Jan · Shift 2 · Q19
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Alcohols Phenols and Ethers question

2023 · 29 Jan · Shift 2 · Q19

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The denticity of the ligand present in the Fehling's reagent is ‾\underline{\hspace{2cm}}​.
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Correct answer: 4

  1. Identify the ligand in Fehling's reagent

    Fehling's reagent is prepared by mixing:

    • Fehling A: aqueous CuSO4\mathrm{CuSO_4}CuSO4​
    • Fehling B: alkaline sodium potassium tartrate solution

    Therefore, the ligand present in Fehling's reagent is tartrate ion.

  2. Write the structure-related coordination sites of tartrate

    Tartrate ion is derived from tartaric acid: HOOC−CHOH−CHOH−COOH\mathrm{HOOC-CHOH-CHOH-COOH}HOOC−CHOH−CHOH−COOH

    In alkaline medium, it exists as tartrate ion with deprotonated carboxylate groups. The possible donor atoms are:

    • two oxygen atoms from the two −COO−\mathrm{-COO^-}−COO− groups
    • two oxygen atoms from the two hydroxyl groups
  3. Count the donor atoms

    So tartrate can coordinate through a total of: 2+2=42 + 2 = 42+2=4 donor atoms.

  4. Denticity

    Hence, tartrate acts as a tetradentate ligand in Fehling's reagent.

Therefore, the denticity is: 4\boxed{4}4​

  1. Comparison with stored answer

    Stored correct answer = 444

    Our derived answer also = 444

    So, the derived answer agrees with the stored correct answer.

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