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Consider the following two cobalt complexes:
[Co(H2O)2(OH)4]
Complex A
[Co(CO)6] 3+
Complex B
(i) Draw the d-electron configuration for A and B. Label each set of orbitals.
(ii) Explain how the d-electron configuration changes when cobalt is replaced by iridium
in A and B.
(iii) Calculate the CFSE for A and B. Show all calculations and units.
(iv) Which of these two complexes (A or B) will interact with a magnet? Motivate your
answer.](https://content.bartleby.com/qna-images/question/4f7c5f7e-89d1-4748-8cce-53cd32114987/d337cf9e-11b5-4aa4-a9ee-45bd93a7d6f6/kerjm2a_thumbnail.jpeg)
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Consider the following two cobalt complexes:
[Co(H2O)2(OH)4]
Complex A
[Co(CO)6] 3+
Complex B
(i) Draw the d-electron configuration for A and B. Label each set of orbitals.
(ii) Explain how the d-electron configuration changes when cobalt is replaced by iridium
in A and B.
(iii) Calculate the CFSE for A and B. Show all calculations and units.
(iv) Which of these two complexes (A or B) will interact with a magnet? Motivate your
answer.
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