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(a)
Interpretation: The isomerism in
Concept Introduction:
A metal complex can be show as
Stereoisomer can be defined as the coordination complexes or molecules which have same structural formula but different arrangement of bonded atoms or group in 3-D space.
Optical isomers can be defined as the complexes or molecules which have same structural formula but different orientation of bonded ligands in the plane therefore they show different optical properties.
(b)
Interpretation: The crystal field diagram for
Concept Introduction:
Crystal field theory is the theory given to explain the bonding in the coordination complexes. As ligand approaches towards the metal ion, the d-orbital of metal ion divide according to the energy of metal ion.
On the basis of energy and degeneracy, the d-orbital can be classified as
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