Tutorial 3 (CH1201, Module 2)
Question 1. Using valence bond theory, predict the hybridization and geometry of paramagnetic [NiCl 4]2-,
diamagnetic [Ni(CN)4]2-, diamagnetic [Co(NH3)6]3+, paramagnetic [CoF6]3-, and paramagnetic [FeBr4]2-
Question 2. Draw the crystal field diagrams of [Mn(CN)6]3-, [Fe(H2O)6]2+ and [Fe(CN)6]4-
Question 3. Calculate the CFSE of MnO, Mn2O3, and FeO
Question 4. Determine the number of unpaired electrons in octahedral complexes of d 9, d5, d4 and d3 ions when
o > P and o < P