Consider the following reaction in which [P 3 O 10 ] 5 (see Fig. 15.21) displaces the

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Consider the following reaction in which [P3O10]5− (see Fig. 15.21) displaces the carbonate ion to give a mixture of linkage isomers:

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(a) Suggest possible coordination modes for the [P3O10]5−ion in the products, given that an octahedral metal centre is retained. 

(b) How might the products formed in the reaction be influenced by the pH of the solution?


Figure 15.21.

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Inorganic Chemistry

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