A coordination compound has the empirical formula PtBr(en)(SCN), and is diamagnetic. (a) Examine the d-electron configurations...

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A coordination compound has the empirical formula PtBr(en)(SCN), and is diamagnetic. (a) Examine the d-electron configurations on the metal atoms, and explain why the formulation [Pt(en)2(SCN)2] [PtBr2(SCN)2] is preferred for this substance. (b) Name this compound. A coordination compound has the empirical formula PtBr(en)(SCN), and is diamagnetic. (a) Examine the d-electron configurations on the metal atoms, and explain why the formulation [Pt(en)2(SCN)2] [PtBr2(SCN)2] is preferred for this substance. (b) Name this compound.

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