Chapter 21, Problem 21.127SP

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(a)

Interpretation:

The valance bond description of the bonding in ${[AuC{l}_4]}^2$ (square planar) complex is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The valance bond theory helps to determine the bonding between the two atoms.

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(b)

Interpretation:

The valance bond description of the bonding in ${[Ag{(N{H}_3)}_2]}^{+}$ (tetrahedral) complex is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The valance bond theory helps to determine the bonding between the two atoms.

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(c)

Interpretation:

The valance bond description of the bonding in ${[Fe{(H_{2}O)}_6]}^{2+}$ (high-spin) complex is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The valance bond theory helps to determine the bonding between the two atoms.

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(d)

Interpretation:

The valance bond description of the bonding in ${[Fe{(CN)}_6]}^{4-}$ (low-spin) complex is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The valance bond theory helps to determine the bonding between the two atoms.