Describe the term "strong field ligand" and "weak field ligand".

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a) Describe the term "strong field ligand" and "weak field ligand".
b) Consider (Co(Cl)eP and [Co(NHs)k]* ions.
i.
Illustrate the energy level splitting diagram for both complexes.
ii.
Show the number of unpaired electron and the spin type of each of the
complex ion.
c) Hexaamminechromium(III) ion, [Cr(NH3)sJ°* is a metal complex containing six
ammonia ligands
i.
Using the Valence Bond Theory, construct the hybridization state of
[Cr(NH.)".
Predict the observed colour of the complex ion if the absorbed colour is
blue-violet and briefly explain your answer.
ii.
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 3 a) Describe the term "strong field ligand" and "weak field ligand". b) Consider (Co(Cl)eP and [Co(NHs)k]* ions. i. Illustrate the energy level splitting diagram for both complexes. ii. Show the number of unpaired electron and the spin type of each of the complex ion. c) Hexaamminechromium(III) ion, [Cr(NH3)sJ°* is a metal complex containing six ammonia ligands i. Using the Valence Bond Theory, construct the hybridization state of [Cr(NH.)". Predict the observed colour of the complex ion if the absorbed colour is blue-violet and briefly explain your answer. ii.
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