(a) The value of eff for [CoF 6 ] 3 is 5.63 B . Explain...

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(a) The value of μeff for [CoF6]3− is 5.63 μB. Explain why this value does not agree with the value for μ calculated from the spin-only formula.

(b) By using a simple MO approach, rationalize why one-electron oxidation of the bridging ligand in [(CN)5CoOOCo(CN)5]6− leads to a shortening of the O—O bond.

(c) Salts of which of the following complex ions might be expected to be formed as racemates:

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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