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Preparation of K (Cu (C O) ) .2H O

The document describes the preparation of potassium copper(II) oxalate dihydrate (K2[Cu(C2O4)2].2H2O) through a reaction between copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate and potassium oxalate monohydrate solutions. Crystals formed upon mixing and cooling the solutions, which were then filtered, washed, and dried. A 95.7% yield was obtained, showing the synthesis was successful despite potential errors in filtering, measuring, or transferring the product. Transition metal complexes like copper(II) oxalate form when the metal cation bonds to molecules through coordinate covalent bonds.

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Preparation of K (Cu (C O) ) .2H O

The document describes the preparation of potassium copper(II) oxalate dihydrate (K2[Cu(C2O4)2].2H2O) through a reaction between copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate and potassium oxalate monohydrate solutions. Crystals formed upon mixing and cooling the solutions, which were then filtered, washed, and dried. A 95.7% yield was obtained, showing the synthesis was successful despite potential errors in filtering, measuring, or transferring the product. Transition metal complexes like copper(II) oxalate form when the metal cation bonds to molecules through coordinate covalent bonds.

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PREPARATION OF K2[Cu(C2O4)2].

2H2O

Introduction

Potassium copper(ii) oxalate dihydrate (K 2[Cu(C2O4)2)].2H2O), where copper has the


oxidation state -2. The compound is blue in color. In this experiment we are synthesizing
coordination compound. Coordination compound is the product of a Lewis acid-base
reaction in which neutral molecules or anions bond to central metal by coordinate covalent
bonds. A coordinate covalent bond is a covalent bond in which one atom supplies both
electrons. This type of bonding is different from a normal covalent bond in a bond in which
each atom supplies one electron.

Figure 1: Structure of K2[Cu(C2O4)2)].2H2O

The reaction takes place as follows:

CuSO4.5H2O + 2K2C2O4.H2O → K2[Cu(C2O4)2)].2H2O + K2SO4 + 5H2O

Experimental procedure

A solution of 6.2 g of copper sulfate pentahydrate in 12 ml water was prepared in a 50 ml


beaker and heated to 90 ℃ (solution A). A second solution of 10 g potassium oxalate
monohydrate in 50 ml water was prepared in a 100 ml beaker and heated to 100 ℃
(solution B). Solution A was then added to solution B while mixture was stirred vigorously.
The mixture was then cooled for 20 minutes in an ice bath. The formed crystals were then
suction filtered. Crystals were washed with 12 ml water, followed by 10 ml ethanol and
lastly with 10 ml of acetone. Crystals were then air dried.

Results
Compound Mass (g) Molar mass (g/mol)
CuSO4.5H2O 6.27 249.68
K2C2O4.H2O 10.0 184.24

Moles CuSO4.5H2O = mass/ molar mass

= 6.27/ 249.68

= 0.0251 mol

Moles K2C2O4.H2O = mass/ molar mass

= 10.0/ 184.24

= 0.0543 mol

K2C2O4.H2O : K2[Cu(C2O4)2)].2H2O = 2:1

Therefore, moles K2[Cu(C2O4)2)].2H2O = (moles K2C2O4.H2O)/2

= 0.0543/2

= 0.0271 mol

Mass K2[Cu(C2O4)2)].2H2O = moles × molar mass

= 0.0271 × 353.81

= 9.59 g

Mass of K2[Cu(C2O4)2)].2H2O obtained = 9.18 g

% yield = (mass obtained/ mass expected) × 100

= (9.18/ 9.59) × 100

= 95.7 %

Discussion
Transition metals tend to form complex ions. Complex ions can be defined as containing a
central metal cation bonded to one or more molecules. Coordination compounds typically
consist of a complex and a counter ion. Copper(II) oxalate complexes (CuSO 4.5H2O) were
formed when copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate (K2C2O4.H2O) was reacted with potassium
oxalate monohydrate. (Raymond Chang, 2013).

As the results suggests, a yield of 95.7 % was obtained. The results obtained had some
errors. This could be due to not filtering the product sufficiently, leaving the product with
excess water. It could also be due to human error while measuring. Some product could
have remained in the beaker or could have spilled when transferring from the beaker to the
filter funnel.

Conclusion

The synthesis of K2[Cu(C2O4)2].2H2O was successful. A yield of 95.7% was achieved. This may
have been due to errors that occurred during the experiment. Ensuring that all equipment
needed for experiment is cleaned properly before use could lessen chance of error.

References

 Chem210 Practical Manual, 2019


 Raymond Chang and Kenneth A. Goldsby, Chemistry, 11th edition by McGraw Hill,
2013.

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