Question 1
A certain complex ion has a distorted octahedral structure in which the ligands along the plus and minus z axes are compressed (pushed in closer to the central metal ion). The d orbital splitting diagram for this complex ion would be:
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Question 2
A complex ion is a charged species consisting of a metal ion surrounded by
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other transition metals.◦
hydrogen ions.◦
ligands.◦
ligands and counter ions.◦
None of these are correct.