Question

Discuss briefly giving an example in each case the role of coordination compounds in: (i) biological systems (iii) analytical chemistry (ii) medicinal chemistry and (iv) extraction/metallurgy of metals

Answer 1

Application of coordination compounds
(a) Used in qualitative and quantitative analyses
(b) Determination of hardness of water
(c) Extraction of Au and Ag complex formation
(d)Refining of Ni through complex formation
(e) Use of Rhodium complex in hydrogenation of alkene
(f) Use of EDTA in lead poisoning etc.