Chapter 20, Problem 117QRT

(a)

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Interpretation:

Structural formula of the two octahedral complexes that has bidentate oxalate ion with ${\text{Fe}}^{\text{3+}}$ and ${\text{Ru}}^{\text{3+}}$ ions has to be drawn.

(b)

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Interpretation:

The $d$-orbital splitting diagram for the ruthenium complex and iron complex has to be given.

(c)

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Interpretation:

The complex that has higher ${\Delta }_0$ has to be identified and explained.