Draw an orbital energy-level diagram (like those in Figs.9D.3 and 9D.5) showing the configuration of d-electrons on

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Draw an orbital energy-level diagram (like those in Figs.9D.3 and 9D.5) showing the configuration of d-electrons on the metal ion in each of the following complexes: 

(a) [Zn(OH2)6]2+

(b) [CoCl4]2– (tetrahedral); 

(c) [Co(CN)6]3

(d) [CoF6]3

Predict the number of unpaired electrons for each complex.

FIGURE 9D.3

Energy   1


FIGURE 9D.5Energy  A 2 t2  e

4 5 the  1

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

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