For each pair of molecules below, choose the one you would predict to be more stable and briefly explain why. a. [V(CO)] or [Cr(CO)] b. [Cp2Mn] or [Cp;Fe]

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For each pair of molecules below, choose the one you would predict to be more stable and
briefly explain why.
a. [V(CO)6] or [Cr(CO)6]
b. [Cp2Mn] or [Cp2Fe]
Transcribed Image Text:For each pair of molecules below, choose the one you would predict to be more stable and briefly explain why. a. [V(CO)6] or [Cr(CO)6] b. [Cp2Mn] or [Cp2Fe]
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