In octahedral complexes, the choice between high-spin and low-spin electron configurations arises only for d4 - d7 complexes. Explain.
McMurry 8th Edition
Ch.21 - Transition Elements and Coordination Chemistry
Problema 118Draw a crystal field energy-level diagram, and predict the number of unpaired electrons for each of the following: (c) [FeO4]2-; (b) [Ru(NH3)6]2+ (low spin).
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Crystal Field Theory
Ligand Field Strength
Electron Configuration and Spin States
For each of the following, (i) give the systematic name of the compound and specify the oxidation state of the transition metal, (ii) draw a crystal field energy-level diagram and assign the d electrons to orbitals, (iii) indicate whether the complex is high-spin or low-spin (for d4 - d7 complexes), and (iv) specify the number of unpaired electrons.
(c) [Ni(NH3)4(H2O)2](NO3)2
For each of the following, (i) give the systematic name of the compound and specify the oxidation state of the transition metal, (ii) draw a crystal field energy-level diagram and assign the d electrons to orbitals, (iii) indicate whether the complex is high-spin or low-spin (for d4 - d7 complexes), and (iv) specify the number of unpaired electrons. (d) K4[Os(CN)6]
For each of the following, (i) give the systematic name of the compound and specify the oxidation state of the transition metal, (ii) draw a crystal field energy-level diagram and assign the d electrons to orbitals, (iii) indicate whether the complex is high-spin or low-spin (for d4 - d7 complexes), and (iv) specify the number of unpaired electrons.
(a) (NH4)[Cr(H2O)6](SO4)2