Many different naturally-occurring and synthetic coordination compounds of chromium are known. The coordination compound Cr(bpy):(CO)2 has been synthesized and characterized by chemists. Recall that bpy is the abbreviation for the ligand bipyridine. a. Determine the oxidation state and d-configuration for the chromium atom. HINT: CO is the ligand carbon monoxide. b. State the coordination number for this coordination compound and the expected geometry. Are there any isomers expected for this compound? If there are, draw structures of the C. isomers. d. Would you expect Cr(bpy)2(CO)2 to be diamagnetic or paramagnetic? Explain your answer.

Many different naturally-occurring and synthetic coordination compounds of chromium are known. The coordination compound Cr(bpy):(CO)2 has been synthesized and characterized by chemists. Recall that bpy is the abbreviation for the ligand bipyridine. a. Determine the oxidation state and d-configuration for the chromium atom. HINT: CO is the ligand carbon monoxide. b. State the coordination number for this coordination compound and the expected geometry. Are there any isomers expected for this compound? If there are, draw structures of the C. isomers. d. Would you expect Cr(bpy)2(CO)2 to be diamagnetic or paramagnetic? Explain your answer.

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Chapter22: The Chemistry Of The Transistion Elements

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