Attempting to draw 3-ethylbutanoic acid

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The discussion centers on the structural representation of 3-ethylbutanoic acid, which, according to IUPAC naming conventions, does not exist. The geometry of the anion (FeCl4)- is confirmed to be tetrahedral, while (Ni(CN)4)-2 is identified as square planar. Additionally, the compound dichlorobisethylenediaminecobalt(III) chloride can be expressed as (Coen2Cl2)Cl. The participant seeks clarification on these chemical structures and geometries.

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I am attempting to draw 3-ethylbutanoic acid as well I am trying to determine the geometry of (FeCl4)- and (Ni(CN)4)-2.

Also, can dichlorobisethylenediaminecobalt(III) chloride be expressed as (Coen2Cl2)Cl?

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I think 3-ethylbutanoic acid can look like see attached


Just for clarification a double bond is coming off of the C=O and a single bond off the C-CH2CH3

I believe the geometry of (FeCl4)- is Tetrahedral and the last one is square planar
 

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Check your compound. If you follow IUPAC naming rules, 3-ethylbutanoic acid does not exist.
 

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