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

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(i) Biological systems
Several naturally occurring biologically important compounds are coordination compounds.
Thus, chlorophyll is a coordination compound containing Mg(II) ions. It is green pigment present in plants and is used in photosynthesis.
(ii) Medicinal chemistry
To remove metal poisoning, complexing agents are used, cis platin  is used in cancer chemotherapy.
(iii) Analytical chemistry
Complex formation is used in qualitative scheme of analysis. In group I analysis, silver ion is separated from the precipitate of   and . Aqueous ammonia is added to the ppt. AgCl dissolves due to formation of soluble complex.

(iv) Extraction/metallurgy of metals
Metals such as gold and silver are extracted by complex formation technique. Cyanide process is used for extraction of silver and gold from its ore.

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Discuss briefly giving an example in each case the role of coordination compounds in:
 (i) biological systems (ii) medicinal chemistry and (iii) analytical chemistry (iv) extraction/metallurgy of metals.
Updated OnMay 5, 2022
TopicCoordination Compounds
SubjectChemistry
ClassClass 12
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 1
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Avg. Video Duration14 min