Complexes and absorption spectra Flashcards

1
Q

Why are tetrahedral complexes favoured over square planar?

A

The ligands are as far apart which minimises electrostatic repulsion of charged ligands and van der waal forces between large ligands

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2
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What is white light made up of?

A

All of the different colours from high energy to low energy

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3
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Which colour is high energy?

A

Blue

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4
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Which colour is low energy/

A

Red

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5
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What is the the equation for Δo?

A

Δo = hv

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6
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What is energy required for?

A

To move an electron from the t2g level to the eg level

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7
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What is the beer lambert law?

A

Aᵐᵃˣ = eᵐᵃˣ x C x L

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8
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What are the components in the beer lambert law equation?

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Aᵐᵃˣ = absorption max 
Eᵐᵃˣ = Molar absorption coefficient 
C = concentration 
L = Cell path length
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