Why are low spin tetrahedral complexes rarely observed?
The orbital splitting energy in tetrahedral geometry () is very small () and is usually lower than the pairing energy (), so electrons do not pair up.
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According to Werner's Theory, which valency is ionisable and corresponds to the oxidation state?
In the complex , precipitation with yields only 1 mole of . What is the secondary valency of Co?
Which valency in Werner's theory gives the complex its definitive geometry?
Define a Chelating Ligand.