Consider a d8 compound (like Pt(II)). What is more likely to form a 4-coordinate or a 6-coordinate compound. Explain using VB theory and CFT.

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Consider a d8 compound (like Pt(II)). What is more likely to
form a 4-coordinate or a 6-coordinate
compound.
Explain using VB theory and CFT.
Tetrahedral
Octahedral
Square
Planar
eg
t₂
Atet
Aoct
Tetrahedral
12g
Octahedral
Aoct
Square
Transcribed Image Text:Consider a d8 compound (like Pt(II)). What is more likely to form a 4-coordinate or a 6-coordinate compound. Explain using VB theory and CFT. Tetrahedral Octahedral Square Planar eg t₂ Atet Aoct Tetrahedral 12g Octahedral Aoct Square
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