Draw an orbital energy-level diagram (like those in Fig. 23.23) showing the configuration of the d-electrons on the metal ion in each of the following complexes: (a) [Co(NH_3)_6]^3+ (b) [NiCl_4]^2- (tetrahedral) (c) [Fe(H_2O)_6]^3+ (d) [Fe(CN)_6]^3-
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Solution:
(a) [Co(NH3)6]3+
orbital energy-level diagram,
(b) [NiCl4]2-
(c) [Fe(H2O)6]3+ and (d) [Fe(CN)6]3-