Chapter 23, Problem 23.122P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The orbital occupancy of the cobalt ion in ${\left[\text{Co}{\left(\text{CN}\right)}_{\text{6}}\right]}^{\text{3–}}$ has to be discussed.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation number: (Oxidation state) A number equal to the magnitude of the charge an atom would have if its shared electrons were transferred to the atom that attracts them more strongly.

If the metal complex have unpaired electrons that metal has paramagnetic nature.

If the metal complex have no paired electrons that metal has diamagnetic nature.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The orbital occupancy of the cobalt ion in ${\left[\text{Co}{\left(\text{CN}\right)}_{\text{6}}\right]}^{\text{3–}}$ has to be discussed.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation number: (Oxidation state) A number equal to the magnitude of the charge an atom would have if its shared electrons were transferred to the atom that attracts them more strongly.

If the metal complex have unpaired electrons that metal has paramagnetic nature.

If the metal complex have no paired electrons that metal has diamagnetic nature.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The orbital occupancy of the cobalt ion in ${\left[\text{Co}{\left(\text{CN}\right)}_{\text{6}}\right]}^{\text{3–}}$ has to be discussed.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation number: (Oxidation state) A number equal to the magnitude of the charge an atom would have if its shared electrons were transferred to the atom that attracts them more strongly.

If the metal complex have unpaired electrons that metal has paramagnetic nature.

If the metal complex have no paired electrons that metal has diamagnetic nature.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The orbital occupancy of the cobalt ion in ${\left[\text{Co}{\left(\text{CN}\right)}_{\text{6}}\right]}^{\text{3–}}$ has to be discussed.

Concept introduction:

Oxidation number: (Oxidation state) A number equal to the magnitude of the charge an atom would have if its shared electrons were transferred to the atom that attracts them more strongly.

If the metal complex have unpaired electrons that metal has paramagnetic nature.

If the metal complex have no paired electrons that metal has diamagnetic nature.