(a) Sketch the orbital energy-level diagrams for [MnCl 6 ] 4 and [Mn(CN) 6 ] 4 ....

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(a) Sketch the orbital energy-level diagrams for [MnCl6]4– and [Mn(CN)6]4–.

(b) How many unpaired electrons are present in each complex?

(c) Which complex absorbs the longer wavelengths of incident electromagnetic radiation? Explain your reasoning.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

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Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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