Geometries Of TM Complexes Flashcards
1
Q
Two
A
Linear
2
Q
Three
A
Trigonal planar
3
Q
Four
A
Tetrahedral or square planar
4
Q
Five
A
Trigonal bipyramidal or square pyramid
5
Q
Six
A
Octahedral
6
Q
What distortion is possible in octahedral complexes
A
Trigonal distortion along C3 axis, trigonal antiprism perpendicular to 2 triangular faces of octahedron and trigonal prism
7
Q
Seven
A
Pentagonal bipyramid , capped octahedron or capped trigonal prism