The electronic absorption spectrum of [Co(OH 2 ) 6 ] 2+ exhibits bands at 8100, 16000 and

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The electronic absorption spectrum of [Co(OH2)6]2+ exhibits bands at 8100, 16000 and 19400 cm–1.

(a) Assign these bands to electronic transitions.

(b) The value of Δoct for [Co(OH2)6]2+ listed in Table 20.2 is 9300 cm–1. What value of Δoct would you obtain using the diagram in Fig. 20.23b? Why does the calculated value not match that in Table 20.2?


Table 20.2.

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Figure 20.23(b).

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Inorganic Chemistry

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Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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