3. Considering an octahedral complex for the d system,what are the effect of T-donor and t- acceptor ligands on A,? Explain on the basis of molecular orbital theory. b) Explain why [MNF6]³- is Jahn-Teller distorted, but [Mn(CN)6]³- is not. Give reasons for your answers.

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3. Considering an octahedral complex for the d³ system,what are the effect of n-donor and t-
acceptor ligands on A,? Explain on the basis of molecular orbital theory.
b) Explain why [MNF6]3- is Jahn–Teller distorted, but [Mn(CN)6]³-is not. Give reasons for your
answers.
Transcribed Image Text:3. Considering an octahedral complex for the d³ system,what are the effect of n-donor and t- acceptor ligands on A,? Explain on the basis of molecular orbital theory. b) Explain why [MNF6]3- is Jahn–Teller distorted, but [Mn(CN)6]³-is not. Give reasons for your answers.
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