1.8. Draw a fully labelled molecular orbital diagram of the complex [Mn(CN)6]³- with pi bonding. (i) (!!) What is the total number of molecular orbitals for the complex ion. If CN is replaced with Br, would you expect Ao to increase or decrease, briefly explain your answer.

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1.8.
Draw a fully labelled molecular orbital diagram of the complex [Mn(CN)6]³-
with pi bonding.
(i)
(!!)
What is the total number of molecular orbitals for the complex ion.
If CN is replaced with Br, would you expect Ao to increase or decrease,
briefly explain your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:1.8. Draw a fully labelled molecular orbital diagram of the complex [Mn(CN)6]³- with pi bonding. (i) (!!) What is the total number of molecular orbitals for the complex ion. If CN is replaced with Br, would you expect Ao to increase or decrease, briefly explain your answer.
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