Identify the elements tht have the following properties: (a) Dissolve in liquid
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Question
Identify the elements tht have the following properties:
(a) Dissolve in liquid ammonia to give a deep blue solution containng "solvated electrons". Forms a large number of organometallic compounds. The halides of this element are soluble in organic solvents.
(b) Forms volitile oxides. Catenates extensively. Cannot form d-p pi bonds to oxygen.
(c) The element is a semiconductor. Forms d-p pi bonds to oxygen. Forms oxo-anions that can be individual ions,one dimesional chains, two-dimensional layers, or three-dimensional networks.
Explanation / Answer
a) Cu
which will gives us deep blue [Cu(NH3)4
b) osmium
c) germanium