Chapter 16, Problem 16.38E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether ESR spectroscopy differentiate between a tetrahedral structure and a square planar structure for the ${\text{XeF}}_{\text{4}}\cdot$ radical or not is to be stated. The reason for the answer is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

In the ESR spectroscopy, the sample is exposed to the monochromatic microwave radiation and varying magnetic field. In the magnetic field, the splitting of spin occurs between the two spin states having different directions. These have different energies. The exposure of the electromagnetic radiation is responsible for the transition between two spin states.