The use of templates to synthesize long-chain polyiodide ions has been described (A.J. Blake et al., Chem.

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The use of templates to synthesize long-chain polyiodide ions has been described (A.J. Blake et al., Chem. Soc. Rev., 1998, 27, 195). 

(a) According to the authors, what is the longest polyiodide that has been characterized? 

(b) How does the nature of the cation influence the structure of the polyanion? 

(c) What was the templating agent used for the synthesis of I7 and I12

(d) Which spectroscopic method was used for the characterization of the polyanions in this study?

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Inorganic Chemistry

ISBN: 9780198768128

7th Edition

Authors: Mark Weller, Tina Overton, Jonathan Rourke

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