Using spectroscopic methods, how would you distinguish between the pairs of: a) [CoCl(NH3)5]Cl2 and [CoCO3(NH3)5]NO3 b) (+) [Co(en)3]I3. H2O and (-) [Co(en)3]I3. H2O Explain in details your choice of spectroscopic method.

Using spectroscopic methods, how would you distinguish between the pairs of: a) [CoCl(NH3)5]Cl2 and [CoCO3(NH3)5]NO3 b) (+) [Co(en)3]I3. H2O and (-) [Co(en)3]I3. H2O Explain in details your choice of spectroscopic method.

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Chapter8: Bonding In Transition Metal Compounds And Coordination Complexes

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Using spectroscopic methods, how would you distinguish between the pairs of:

a) [CoCl(NH3)5]Cl2 and [CoCO3(NH3)5]NO3

b) (+) [Co(en)3]I3. H2O and (-) [Co(en)3]I3. H2O

Explain in details your choice of spectroscopic method.

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