Provide plausible reasons for the differences in IR stretching frequencies between each of the following pairs: (a)

Question:

Provide plausible reasons for the differences in IR stretching frequencies between each of the following pairs: 

(a) [Mo(CO)3(PF3)3] 2040, 1991 cm−1 versus [Mo(CO)3(PMe3)3] 1945, 1851 cm−1,

(b) [Mn(Cp)(CO)3] 2023, 1939 cm−1 versus [Mn(Cp*)(CO)3] 2017, 1928 cm−1.

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780198768128

7th Edition

Authors: Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke

Question Posted: