(a) Use Wades rules to rationalize the fact that in [Pd@Bi 10 ] 4+ , the Bi...

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(a) Use Wade’s rules to rationalize the fact that in [Pd@Bi10]4+, the Bi atoms are arranged in a pentagonal antiprism. How is this structure related to that of [Pd@Pb12]2−?

(b) At 298 K, ammonium perchlorate decomposes according to the equation:

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Determine ΔrG°(298 K) for this decomposition if ΔfG°(298 K) of N2O(g), H2O(l) and NH4ClO4(s) are +104, –237 and –89 kJ mol–1. What part does entropy play in the reaction?

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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