The coordination complex [Cr(CO) 6 ] forms colorless, diamagnetic crystals that melt at 90C. (a) What is

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The coordination complex [Cr(CO)6] forms colorless, diamagnetic crystals that melt at 90°C. 

(a) What is the oxidation number of chromium in this compound?

(b) Given that [Cr(CO)6] is diamagnetic, what is the electron configuration of chromium in this compound?

(c) Given that [Cr(CO)6] is colorless, would you expect CO to be a weak-field or strong field ligand?

(d) Write the name for [Cr(CO)6] using the nomenclature rules for coordination compounds.

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Chemistry The Central Science

ISBN: 9780321910417

13th Edition

Authors: Theodore E. Brown, H. Eugene LeMay, Bruce E. Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward, Matthew E. Stoltzfus

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