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Mn(aq)2+ ion is light pink in colour while Mn(CN)64- is blue. Explain.

Important Questions on Coordination Compounds

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Which of the following has a larger value of Δo?

Co(CN)63-and CoNH363+

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Which of the following has a larger value of Δo?

CoNH363+or CoF63-

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Which of the following has a larger value of Δo?

CoH2O62+ and CoH2O63+

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For Mn3+ ion, the electron pairing energy, P is 28000 cm-1 and Δo values for the complexes MnH2O63+ and Mn(CN)63- are 21000 cm-1 and 38500 cm-1, respectively. Are these complexes high spin or low spin? Also, write the configurations corresponding to these states.
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On the basis of the crystal field theory, explain why Co(III) forms a paramagnetic octahedral complex with weak field ligands; whereas it forms a diamagnetic octahedral complex with strong field ligands.
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Give the electronic configuration of the following complexes on the basis of the crystal field splitting theory: CoF63-, Fe(CN)64- and CuNH362+
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Why are different colours observed in the octahedral and the tetrahedral complexes for the same metal and same ligands?