UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2017 · Mains Paper I
Q5(b). Which complex is perfectly octahedral
Question
Among the following complexes, which one assumes perfect octahedral geometry? Justify your answer. [three aqua/halido complexes, including [Fe(H₂O)₆]²⁺, given in the paper]
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CoversJahn-Teller distortionoctahedral geometry[Fe(H2O)6]2+
All parts of Question 5
- 5(a) Products of [Co(NH₃)₅Cl]²⁺ with nitrite and thiocyanate10 marks
- 5(b) Which complex is perfectly octahedral10 marks
- 5(c) Labile or inert complex10 marks