Chapter 17.9, Problem 5PE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The ions that have high spin and low spin configurations being a part of octahedral complex and the possibility of any of the spin configuration to be diamagnetic is to be identified.

Concept introduction: The spin configuration that has all the electrons unpaired in the five $\text{d}$ orbitals forms high-spin configuration.

The spin configuration that has only one electron unpaired forms low-spin configuration.

The ion that has all the valence electrons paired is diamagnetic.

To determine: If ${\text{V}}^{4+}$ has high-spin, low-spin or diamagnetic electronic configuration being a part of octahedral complex.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If ${\text{Cr}}^{3+}$ has high-spin, low-spin or diamagnetic electronic configuration being a part of octahedral complex.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: If ${\text{Ni}}^{3+}$ has high-spin, low-spin or diamagnetic electronic configuration being a part of octahedral complex.