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Objective The purpose of this experiment is to prepare

copper(II)oxalate complexes.

Introduction Synthesis is process in which substances combine to

form completely new substances .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.

Copper is transition metal.when potassium oxalate

solution was added to Cu2+ aqeous solution

copper(II)oxalate was formed

The amount of coordination compound expected from a

given mass of reactants can be calculated and is called the

theoretical yield . The actual mass of coordination

compound synthesized , called the actual yield . The actual

mass of coordination compound synthesized , called the

actual yield is usually less than the theoretical yield .

% yield= actual yield x 100%

Theoretical yield
Results Balance chemical equation
CuSO4.5H2O + 2K2C2O4.H2O K2[Cu(C2O4)2 (H2O)2]
+ K2SO4 + 5H2O

Molar mass CuSO4.5H2O

=[63.546+32.066+(16 x 4)] + 5[2+16]
=159.612

Molar mass K2C2O4.H2O

=[39.098(2) +12.011(2) + 16(4)] + 18
=[78.196 + 24.022 + 64] + 18
=184.218

Number mole of CuSO4.5H2O

Mass CuSO4.5H2O = 2.0028 g
= 2.0028 g / 159.612
=0.013 mol

Number mole of K2C2O4.H2O

Mass K2C2O4.H2O = 6.2241 g
=6.2241 g / 184.218
=0.034 mol

Therefore the limiting reactant is CuSO4.5H2O

1 mol of CuSO4.5H2O ≡ 1 mol of K2[Cu(C2O4)2 (H2O)2]
0.013 mol of CuSO4.5H2O ≡ 0.013 mol of K2[Cu(C2O4)2
(H2O)2]

Molar mass of K2[Cu(C2O4)2 (H2O)2]

=353.8016 g/mol

Theoretical yileld of K2[Cu(C2O4)2 (H2O)2]

= 353.8016 g/mol x 0.013 mol
= 4.6 g
 Mass of K2[Cu(C2O4)2 (H2O)2] = 1.7262 g

Percentage yield of K2[Cu(C2O4)2 (H2O)2]

= (1.7262 g / 4.6 g)x 100%
= 37.53%

Discussion
Transition metals have a distinct tendency to form
complex ions. Complex ions can be defined as an containing
a central metal cation bonded to one or more molecules or
ions. Coordination compound typically consists of a complex
and a counter ion.
Copper(II) oxalate complexes, CuSO4.5H2O was
formed when Copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate ,
K2C2O4.H2O was reacted with potassium oxalate
monohydrate. By using funnel , heated copper(II)sulphate
was added into into potassium oxalate solution and the flask
was swirled. Cooled the solution by an ice bath and obtain
the crystal blue precipitate by suction filtration. The crystal
was dried int he oven and mass of copper(II) oxalates
complexes was obtained.
The mass of copper(II) oxalates complexes is 1.7262 g
, theoretical yield of copper(II) oxalates complexes is 4.6 g
and the percentage yield is 37.53%
There maybe error occur when we are doing an
experiment because of that we dont get 100% percentage
yield of copper(II) oxalates complexes .So there is some
precaution that we must take care while we are doing an
experiment .
First we need to makesure our conical flask is
cleaned before we are using it, this is important because
there maybe left other substance left in the conical flask and
cause our product was contaminated. We need to wear
 gloves while handlin concentrated solution because when
the chemical is absorbed to our skin it can cause severe
damage. When the gloves had in contact with the chemical
reagent , remove them , wash our hand and immediately get
a new pair of gloves..It is because gloves is only temporary
protection against chemical regents and maybe permeable
to to other some chemical reagents without visible
deterioration.
Conclusion Copper(II)oxalate complexes, K2[Cu(C2O4)2 (H2O)2]
was prepared.The actual mass obtained was 1.7262 g
while the theoretical yield obtained was 4.6 g . So the
theoretical yield is 37.53%

References 1) Raymond Chang and Kenneth A.Goldsby , Chemistry

, eleventh edition published by Mc Graw Hill copyright
2013 , page 758 and 1002.
2) http://www.sci.nu.ac.th/chemistry/elearning/experiment/Expe
riment%203.pdf
3) http://www.dartmouth.edu/~chemlab/info/safety/hazards.htm
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