a) Consider the following two cobalt complexes: [Co(H2O)2(OH)4] Complex A [Co(CO)6]3+ Complex B (i) Draw the d-electron configuration for A and B. Label each set of orbitals. (ii) Explain how the d-electron configuration changes when cobalt is replaced by iridium in A and B. (iii) Calculate the CFSE for A and B. Show all calculations and units. (iv) Which of these two complexes (A or B) will interact with a magnet? Motivate your answer.

a) Consider the following two cobalt complexes: [Co(H2O)2(OH)4] Complex A [Co(CO)6]3+ Complex B (i) Draw the d-electron configuration for A and B. Label each set of orbitals. (ii) Explain how the d-electron configuration changes when cobalt is replaced by iridium in A and B. (iii) Calculate the CFSE for A and B. Show all calculations and units. (iv) Which of these two complexes (A or B) will interact with a magnet? Motivate your answer.

Chemistry

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