Topic 18 - Metals in biology I Flashcards
1
Q
What are the names of the 3d orbitals?
A
lower energy: Dxy, Dxz, Dyz
higher energy: Dx2y2, Dz2
2
Q
Draw the d electron configuration of chromium in [Cr(NH3)3Br3] and calculate CFSE
A
See lecture
3
Q
Draw the distortions to the octahedral geometry
A
See lecture
4
Q
Draw the tetrahedral geometry CFSE
A
See lecture
5
Q
Does a large DeltaO match low spin or high spin?
A
Low spin