Consider the following complex ions: [NiBr6],[Ni(H2O)6]³* and [Ni(CO)6]³+. Using the Crystal Field Theory, in each case (i) draw d-orbital electron configurations (ii) determine the number of unpaired electrons (iii) predict the magnetic properties (iv) state and explain the complex is high-spin or low-spin.

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Consider the following complex ions: [NiBr6]4-,[Ni(H2O)6]3+ and [Ni(CO)6]3+. Using the Crystal Field Theory, in each case

(i)  draw d-orbital electron configurations

(ii)  determine the number of unpaired electrons

(iii)  predict the magnetic properties

(iv)  state and explain the complex is high-spin or low-spin.

Consider the following complex ions: [NiBr6],[Ni(H2O)6]³* and [Ni(CO)6]³+.
Using the Crystal Field Theory, in each case
(i)
draw d-orbital electron configurations
(ii)
determine the number of unpaired electrons
(iii)
predict the magnetic properties
(iv)
state and explain the complex is high-spin or low-spin.
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following complex ions: [NiBr6],[Ni(H2O)6]³* and [Ni(CO)6]³+. Using the Crystal Field Theory, in each case (i) draw d-orbital electron configurations (ii) determine the number of unpaired electrons (iii) predict the magnetic properties (iv) state and explain the complex is high-spin or low-spin.
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