The [Se 4 ] 2+ ion has D 4h symmetry and the SeSe bond lengths are equal

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The [Se4]2+ ion has D4h symmetry and the Se—Se bond lengths are equal (228 pm).

(a) Is the ring in [Se4]2+ planar or puckered?

(b) Look up a value of rcov for Se. What can you deduce about the Se—Se bonding?

(c) Draw a set of resonance structures for [Se4]2+.

(d) Construct an MO diagram that describes the π-bonding in [Se4]2+. What is the π-bond order?

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781292134147

5th Edition

Authors: Catherine Housecroft

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