Topic 18 - Metals in biology I Flashcards

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What are the names of the 3d orbitals?

A

lower energy: Dxy, Dxz, Dyz

higher energy: Dx2y2, Dz2

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2
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Draw the d electron configuration of chromium in [Cr(NH3)3Br3] and calculate CFSE

A

See lecture

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3
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Draw the distortions to the octahedral geometry

A

See lecture

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4
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Draw the tetrahedral geometry CFSE

A

See lecture

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5
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Does a large DeltaO match low spin or high spin?

A

Low spin

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