Chapter 23, Problem 84AE

(a)

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To determine: The justification corresponding to the given statement, “These ions are isoelectronic”.

(b)

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To determine: If the $d-d$ transition is possible in the given anions.

(c)

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To determine: The meaning of the term, “ligand-to-metal charge transfer (LMCT)”.

(d)

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To determine: If the wavelength of the LMCT transition for chromate is larger or smaller than that of ${\text{MnO}}_4^{-}$ .

(e)

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To determine: The position of the wavelength absorbed by ${\text{VO}}_4^{3-}$ ion between UV or IR region of the electromagnetic range and the reason for the same.