Below are five pairs of transition metal complexes. For each pair, select the complex that is more thermodynamically stable. (a) [CuCl,]- or (AuCl]- (b) [TazOs] or [TazSs]

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Below are five pairs of transition metal complexes. For each pair, select the
complex that is more thermodynamically stable. A
(a) [CuCl.]- or [AuCl.]-
(b) [Ta:Os]
[Ta:Ss]
or
(c) [FeO4] or [Os04]
(d) [MoCls] or [Mols]
(e) [N6CI6]
or
(ReClo]
Transcribed Image Text:Below are five pairs of transition metal complexes. For each pair, select the complex that is more thermodynamically stable. A (a) [CuCl.]- or [AuCl.]- (b) [Ta:Os] [Ta:Ss] or (c) [FeO4] or [Os04] (d) [MoCls] or [Mols] (e) [N6CI6] or (ReClo]
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