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4 November, 13:55

Is the h2o ligand inducing a strong or weak field?

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  1. 4 November, 14:58
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    Water is relatively weak field.

    Explanation:

    Here's a good example ...:

    [Mn (H2O) 6]2+:

    Total electron count = - 7 (Mn) - 12 (water ligands) + 2 (charge) = - 17, 17 e-

    Oxidation state, + 2 = Mn + (0), Mn = + 2, Mn (II)

    d electrons, + 2 (oxidation state) - 7 (valence electrons) = - 5, d5

    Because Mn is a first row transition metal, relatively low oxidation state, with a weak field ligand, the complex will be high spin with 5 unpaired electrons.

    So if you have a weak ligand, the complex is high spin.
  2. 4 November, 16:42
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    The answer is weak field
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