Use the valence bond theory approach to explain why the Co(NH3)6** ion is a diamagnetic, low-spin complex, whereas the CoFe ion is a paramagnetic, high-spin complex. (Hint: Explain the type of hybridized orbitals of each complex. i.e., outer or inner-orbital complex? and the number of unpaired electrons for each complex).

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Q: In octahedral complexes, for which d electron counts is it possible to have high-spin and low-spin…

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Q: Why are low spin tetrahedral complexes not formed?

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Q: Consider an octahedral complex MA3B3. How many geometric isomers are possible? Will any of the…

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Q: >Which complex ion geometry has the potential to exhibit cis–trans isomerism: linear,…

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Q: Hexafluorocobaltate(III) ion is a high-spin complex. Draw the orbital-energy splitting diagram for…

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Q: The complex [Co(ox)(PMe,), (NH,)Ci] shows total number of isomers is ... A) 5 В) 4 С) 3 D) 2

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Q: The complex diamminedichloroplatinum(II), [Pt(NH3)2CI2], is diamagnetic and exhibits geometrical…

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Q: According to valence bond theory, what set of orbitals isused by a Period 4 metal ion in forming (a)…

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Q: Among the complex ions formed by M³* (M is a transition metal in 3d block) are the following:…

A: From given  Each of the given complexes is correctly matched with the respective colors.

Q: Which of the complexes or complex ions has geometric (cis or trans) isomers? 1) [Cr(NH3)5Cl]2+ 2)…

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Q: (b) Give 5 properties of metal ions that will affect the structure and bonding in coordination…

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Q: What determine whether a molecule or ion complex is chiral? How would you differentiate between…

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Q: 2. Octahedral complex are shown as below. OCH3 H3CO LOCH3 Al H3CO `OCH3 ÓCH3 a. Calculate the CFSE…

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Q: (a) If a complex absorbs light at 610 nm, what color wouldyou expect the complex to be? (b) What is…

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Q: Explain the differences between high-spin and low-spin metal complexes.

A: Complexes with weak field ligands have the same number of unpaired electrons as the free metal ion…

Q: According to the Crystal field theory (CFT), Draw the d-orbital splitting diagram for the following…

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Q: How can I explain the complex trans - [CoBr2(en)2] by the crystalline field theory

A: This is an octahedral complex. The oxidation state of Co in this complex is +2. Co+2 = 1s2 2s2 2p6…

Q: Determine the LFSE in terms of Δ and P for the following complex ions. Be sure to draw the…

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Q: Explain why many transition metal complexes are paramagnetic?

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Q: According to the Crystal Field Theory, in an octahedral complex the energy levels of the orbitals….…

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Q: what is the maximum number if unpaired d electrons that an octahedral transition mental complex can…

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Q: The complex [Mn(NH3)6]2+ contains five unpaired electrons.Sketch the energy-level diagram for the d…

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Q: Is this complex [Co(NH3)5Cl]CI2 paramagnetic or diamagnetic, explain?

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Q: 1. Explain why both cis and trans isomers are possible for [Co(NH3)2(C;O4)2] but only the cis isomer…

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Q: Consider the following three complexes. [Co(NH3)5SCN]2+ [Co(NH3)3Cl3]2+ 5NH3 Which of the…

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Q: In octahedral complexes, for which d electron counts is it possible to have highspinand low-spin…

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Q: (c) Explain crystal field splitting in the case of tetrahedral complexes.

A: Crystal field splitting in tetrahedral complexes:

Q: The number of unpaired electrons in dº, low spin, octahedral complex is-

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Q: A complex absorbs photons with an energy of 4.51 * 10-19 J. If this is the only place in the visible…

A: Given: Energy, E=4.51×10-19 J

Q: Do you expect the complex [Co(CN)6]3- to be inner-orbital or outer orbital complex?

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Q: 1. Consider the coordination compound Na4[Fe(ONO)2(Ox)2]. A. Write the systematic name of the…

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Q: Consider the following two ligand exchange reactions: [Co(H,0)6] + 6NH, = [Co(H,0) + 3en (Co(en),] +…

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Q: 2. Octahedral complex are shown as below. OCH3 H3CO LOCH3 Al H3CO rOCH3 OCH3 a. Calculate the CFSE…

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Q: 1. The two complexes are known to have octahedral geometry. The first complex is that Co*3 ion is…

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Q: (a) A complex absorbs photons with an energy of4.51 x 10-19 J. What is the wavelength of these…

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Q: The size of the crystal field splitting only influences the arrangement of electrons when there is a…

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Q: Q4/ geometrical isomerism is found in square planar and octahedral complexes but not found in…

A: Bidentate ligands are those in which two domor atoms are present. Ligands are those which attached…

Q: 4. *The three complexes [Co(NH3)6]3*, [Co(NH3)5(H20)]³*, and [CoF6]3- are colored red, yellow, and…

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Q: When a certain weak-field ligand forms an octahedral complex with Coʻ 2+ cation, the energies of the…

A: We have find out the unpaired electrons,  nature and colour of octahedral complex.

Q: Write the IUPAC name of the complex [CoBr2(en)2]+. (b) What type of isomerism is shown by the…

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Q: Draw the different possible isomers for the complex [Co(NH3)2 (NCS)(H2O) (en)]Cl

A: Isomerism is the phenomenon where more than one coordination compound exist with similar formula but…

Q: <p>Why are almost all tetrahedral complexes high-spin?

A: High spin means, there will be less pairing of electrons than unpaired electrons. For pairing of…

Q: Three complex ions of cobalt(III), [Co(CN),]?-, [Co(NH;),]*, and (CoF, absorb light at wavelengths…

A: The given complex ions are [Co(CN)6]3-, [Co(NH)6]3+ and [CoF6]3- The given wavelengths are  290 nm,…

Q: (a) Construct a clearly labelled molecular orbital energy level diagram for an octahedral complex…

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Coordination Chemistry

It is a part of chemistry, in which the study of compounds that have central atoms surrounded by molecules or ions, known as ligand, is known as coordination chemistry.