5.4 - Ligand Field Stabilization and Crystal Field Theory (Qualitative Discussion)
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What does Crystal Field Theory explain?
💡 Hint: Think about the interaction between ligands and metal ions.
Name a strong field ligand.
💡 Hint: Consider ligands that create a large splitting in d orbitals.
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What does the term Ligand Field Stabilization Energy (LFSE) refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how the presence of ligands affects d orbitals.
True or False: Strong field ligands always result in a high-spin configuration.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between field strength and electron arrangement.
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Predict the colors and magnetic behavior of the complexes [Co(H₂O)₆]²⁺ and [Co(CN)₆]³⁻.
💡 Hint: Consider how the ligand strength influences electron pairing and optical properties.
Calculate the expected LFSE for a complex with strong-field ligands if Δ_oct = 2.0 eV. What would the impact be on oxidation state stability?
💡 Hint: Use the provided formulas for calculating LFSE in octahedral complexes and analyze how LFSE influences the choice of oxidation states.
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