16 Electron Rule Flashcards
1
Q
Which TM prefer 16e-
A
D8 late TM = square planar with 16e-
2
Q
Orbitals in square planar complexes
A
Dxy, dxz and dyz = NBMO
dz2 = weakly AB
Dx2-y2 = too high energy to be occupied
Which TM prefer 16e-
D8 late TM = square planar with 16e-
Orbitals in square planar complexes
Dxy, dxz and dyz = NBMO
dz2 = weakly AB
Dx2-y2 = too high energy to be occupied