che-2c32: inorganic past exam...
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CHE-2C32: Inorganic
Past Exam Papers
Sorted by Topic then Year
Transition Metal Catalysis – Dr. Wright
2006/7
Answer ALL parts (a), (b), (c) and (d).
(a) Compounds A to E are intermediates in a hydroformylation catalytic cycle. Assign
an electron count to each compound and determine which, if any, obey the 18-electron
rule. State the formal oxidation state of the cobalt in each compound.
[30%]
(b) Draw a catalytic cycle incorporating at least the five compounds A-E as
intermediates and indicate which additional substrate molecules would have to be
present to facilitate the conversions, where they would join the catalytic cycle, and at
what point the product would be released.
[30%]
(c) State the reaction type for each of the steps in the catalytic cycle.
[20%]
(d) RhH(CO)(PPh3)2 also catalyses alkene hydroformylation. What are the
advantages of rhodium phosphine catalysts over the cobalt carbonyl system?
[20%]
Answer BOTH parts (a) and (b).
(a) (i) Draw the mechanism for the polymerisation of ethene by the metallocene
catalyst [Cp2ZrR]+.
[20%]
(ii) Describe, with the aid of diagrams, two potential chain transfer pathways leading
to control of polymer molecular weight in homogeneous alkene polymerisation
catalysis.
[20%]
(iii) Provide two methods for the preparation of [Cp2ZrR]+ from the neutral precursor
Cp2ZrCl2.
[20%]
(b) Briefly discuss the factors which control the rates and stereochemistry of
substitution at square planar Pt(II) complexes.
[40%]
2007/8
Answer ALL parts (a), (b), (c) and (d).
(a) Compounds A to E are involved in a hydrogenation catalytic cycle. Assign an
electron count to each compound and determine which, if any, obey the 18-electron
rule. State the formal oxidation state of the rhodium in each compound.
[30%]
(b) Draw a catalytic cycle incorporating at least the five compounds A to E as
intermediates and indicate which additional substrate molecules would have to be
present to facilitate the conversions, where they would join the catalytic cycle, and at
what point the product would be released.
[30%]
(c) State the reaction type for each of the steps in the catalytic cycle you have drawn
in answer to part (b).
[20%]
(d) Discuss how Wilkinson’s catalyst can be modified for asymmetric hydrogenation.
[20%]
Answer BOTH parts (a) and (b).
(a) (i) Discuss the active species involved in group IV metallocene-based olefin
polymerisation and how this has informed the design of new iron(II) catalysts.
[20%]
(ii) Discuss the role of methylaluminoxane (MAO) in olefin polymerisation.
[20%]
(iii) Provide two methods for the preparation of [(ArNCH2CH2NAr)NiCH3]+ from the
neutral precursor [(ArNCH2CH2NAr)NiCl2] (Ar = aryl substituent).
[20%]
2008/9
Answer ALL parts (a), (b), (c), and (d).
(a) Compounds A to D are involved in a hydrocyanation catalytic cycle. Assign an
electron count to each compound and determine which, if any, obey the 18-electron
rule. State the formal oxidation state of the nickel in each compound.
[Note: L = P(O-o-tolyl)3].
[20%]
(b) Draw a catalytic cycle for the hydrocyanation of ethylene incorporating at least the
four compounds A-D and indicate which additional substrate molecules would have to
be present to facilitate the conversions, where they would join the catalytic cycle, and
at what point the product would be released.
[30%]
(c) State the reaction type for each of the steps in the catalytic cycle.
[20%]
(d) Discuss the formation of the anti-Markovnikov product in the hydrocyanation of
butadiene.
[30%]
2008/9
Answer ALL parts (a), (b) and (c).
(a) Discuss the Shell Higher Olefin Process (SHOP) using Keim’s nickel catalyst.
[30%]
(b) Provide two examples of chromium-based constrained geometry catalysts. In each
case give the oxidation state of the chromium, and discuss the catalytic activity.
[30%]
2009/10
Answer ALL parts (a), (b) and (c).
(a) For each of the following catalysts (i) to (iii), indicate the catalytic process
commonly associated with each catalyst. For the rhodium catalyzed process, give the
full catalytic cycle.
[40%]
(i) [HCo(CO)4]
(ii) [RhCl(PPh3)3]
(iii) [(η5-Me4C5SiMe2-η1-NtBu)CrR] (R = CH2SiMe3)
(b) Compare and contrast the structural features of the complexes A and B in terms of
their effectiveness as potential ethylene polymerization catalysts.
[30%]
(c) Discuss how Fe(II) procatalysts containing the bis(imino)pyridine ligand C can
be modified so that they can be covalently supported on silica.
[30%]
Answer ALL parts (a), (b) and (c).
(a) Describe the synthesis of the complex E from sodium molybdate. Show how
changing the alkoxide ligands [OR] from tert-butoxide [OtBu] to hexafluoro-tert-
butoxide [OC(CF3)2CH3] affects the polymerization of the monomer F.
[30%]
(b) Outline the steps in the catalytic formation of propionitrile from ethene using a nickel
catalyst. In each stage of the catalytic cycle, indicate clearly the type of mechanistic
step taking place.
[30%]
2010/11
Answer ALL parts (a), (b) and (c).
(a) For each of the following catalysts, indicate the catalytic process commonly
associated with each catalyst.
(i) [RhI2(CO)2]−
(ii) [Mo(NAr)(CHR)(OtBu)2] (R = CMe2Ph, Ar = 2,6-iPr2C6H3)
(iii) FeCl2[2,6-(ArN=CH)2C5H3N] (Ar = 2-MeC6H4)
(iv) Ni[P(O-otolyl)3]2
[20%]
(b) For the rhodium catalyzed process, give the full catalytic cycle.
[40%]
(c) Discuss the three proposals for the mode of operation of the Phillips catalyst. Which
is currently the preferred mechanism and why?
[40%]
(a) Discuss poly(ε-caprolactone) synthesis using a metal alkoxide catalyst. Illustrate
your answer with an example of a group IV metal system and indicate the percentage
conversion.
[30%]
2011/12
Answer ALL parts.
(a) For each of the following (pre-)catalysts, indicate the catalytic process commonly
associated with each catalyst.
(i) [2,6-(ArN=CH)2C5H3N]FeCl2 (Ar = 2-MeC6H4)
(ii) [HCo(CO)4]
(iii) [(ArN=CHCH=NAr)NiMe][MeB(C6F5)3] (Ar = 2,6-iPr2C6H3)
(iv) [La(2,4,6-tri-tert-butylphenolate)3]
[20%]
(b) For the cobalt catalysed process, give the full catalytic cycle, indicating the steps
involved and the formal oxidation state and electron count of the cobalt species
involved.
[60%]
(c) For Wilkinson’s catalyst [RhCl(PPh3)3], discuss how the catalyst can be modified
for asymmetric hydrogenation and give a substrate to illustrate your answer.
[20%]
Discuss the nickel catalysed hydrocyanation of a C=C double bond. Illustrate your
answer with a catalytic cycle, and indicate the nature of the complexes involved, giving
the oxidation state of the metal and electron count for the complex in each case.
[40%]
2012/13
Answer ALL parts (a) to (c).
(a) Name a catalytic process commonly associated with each of the following
(pre)catalysts:
(i) RuCl2(PPh3)2
(ii) HRh(CO)(PPh3)2
(iii) RuCl2(PCy3)2(=CHPh)
(iv) Cp2ZrCl2
[20%]
(b) Give a full catalytic cycle for a reaction that uses RuCl2(PCy3)2(=CHPh). Your
answer should include the electron count for each species of your chosen cycle.
[50%]
(c) Catalyst (iii) may be modified to enhance the stability of the catalyst and/or the
reaction rate. What modifications will achieve these enhancements and why?
Give examples of modified catalysts that offer enhanced performance.
[30%]
2013/14
Answer ALL parts (a) to (e).
(a) Compounds A to C are intermediates in a hydroformylation catalytic cycle. Assign
an electron count to each compound and determine which, if any, obey the 18-electron
rule. State the formal oxidation state of the rhodium in each compound.
[10%]
(b) Draw a catalytic cycle for rhodium-catalysed hydroformylation using
RhH(CO)(PPh3)3 as the pro-catalyst. Use compounds A–C as intermediates, adding
any others required, and indicate which additional substrate molecules would have to
be present to facilitate the conversions, where they would join the catalytic cycle, and
at what point the product would be released.
[30%]
(c) State the reaction type for each of the steps in the catalytic cycle.
[20%]
(d) Cobalt complexes also catalyse hydroformylation. What are the advantages of
the rhodium catalyst?
[20%]
(e) The commercial synthesis of Naproxen makes use of an asymmetric
hydroformylation before oxidation to yield the final product. Predict structures for the
starting material and product in the hydroformylation step. The reaction is catalysed
by [Rh(OAc2)2]2 plus a chiral ligand: suggest a general class of chiral ligand which
might be applicable here, and give at least one specific example.
[20%]
(a) (i) What are the key design features required in a pro-catalyst in order to obtain
high molar mass polyalkene products in a polymerisation reaction? Illustrate your
answer using a catalyst system derived from Cp2ZrCl2.
[30%]
(ii) How do activators such as triyl salts (e.g. [CPh3][B(C6F5)4]) contribute to high molar
masses in polyalkene polymerisation?
[20%]
Inorganic Chemistry Mechanism – Prof. Pickett
2006/7
Schemes 1 and 2 show the results of two 13C labelling studies carried out on the
reaction between methyl manganese pentacarbonyl and carbon monoxide in an inert
solvent. In Scheme 2 the product ratio F : G : H was found to be 2 : 1 : 1.
How would you interpret the information from these two studies, in terms of the
mechanism of the process? [50%]
2006/7
The hydroxide substitution reaction shown below has 2nd order kinetics such that the
rate law can be written as
-d[A]/dt = k[A][HO-]
In contrast, the rate of substitution of an octahedral complex is most usually insensitive
to the nature of the entering group and therefore shows 1st order kinetics.
In addition, the rate of the reaction remains unchanged when the reaction is carried
out in the presence of an excess of an anion such as SCN- and about 25% of the
product is the SCN- substituted species. Suggest a mechanism which could account
for these observations.
[40%]
(i) In general, the rate of substitution of an octahedral complex is insensitive to the
nature of the entering group. Discuss this in terms of D or Id pathways.
[20%]
(ii) A cis ligand can influence the rate of substitution of an octahedral complex by
stabilising the five coordinate transition state. Show how this electronic cis-effect can
arise.
[20%]
2008/9
(c) Discuss the stereochemistry of substitution reactions at square planar complexes.
[40%]
Discuss how Transition State Stabilisation and Ground State Destabilisation can
provide an explanation of the ordering of ligands in the shortened Trans Effect series
for square planar complexes:
CO, C2H4 > PR3, H > Me > Br,Cl > NH3, H2O
[40%]
Answer BOTH parts (a) and (b).
(a) Discuss the mechanism of insertion of carbon monoxide into the Mn(I) methyl
compound F with particular reference to:
(i) evidence for the origin of the acyl carbonyl in the product G
(ii) which of the ligands are involved in migration.
[40%]
(b) Potassium iron(III) hexacyanoferrate(II), KFeIII[FeII(CN)6], gives rise to an electronic
absorption band at 714 nm. The complex ion [Tc2Cl8]3− shows an absorption at 1695
nm.
Explain and contrast the origins of these two bands.
[60%]
2009/10
(c) Discuss the mechanistic aspects of the type of electron - transfer process typified
by the system:
[*FeII(OH2)6]2+ + [FeIII(OH2)6]3+ <-> [*FeIII(OH2)6]3+ + [FeII(OH2)6]2+
[40%]
2010/11
(i) What do you understand by an A or Ia substitution mechanism for square-planar
Pt(II) complexes ?
(ii) What is the principal stereochemical feature of ligand substitution at Pt(II) and how
does this arise?
(iii) How does a bulky ligand in the cis - position to the substituted ligand influence the
rate of substitution of a Pt(II) complex?
(iv) What is the trans effect and how does it operate?
(v) The rate law for the reaction of a Pt(II) complex to give a single substituted product
has the general form:
Rate = (kS[S] + kY[Y])[Pt(II)] where S is the solvent and Y the incoming ligand.
Define the rate constants kS and kY and discuss how this rate law is mechanistically
interpreted.
[70%]
The Scheme below shows a set of reactions for a molybdenum bis(dinitrogen)
complex carried out in an inert solvent (toluene) in the dark at 293 K .
Kinetic measurements show:
That each of the reactions (substitution, oxidation or alkylation of a dinitrogen ligand)
shows a first order dependence on the concentration of the complex, that each
reaction proceeds at a rate which is independent of the substrate concentration
(MeCN, MeBr or PhCH2Br), and that the apparent first order rate constant for each of
the reactions is the same.
Discuss these results and suggest mechanisms which might explain reactions (i), (ii),
and (iii). How might these mechanisms be further tested?
[60%]
2011/12
The Scheme shows a set of reactions for a molybdenum bis(dinitrogen) complex
carried out in an inert solvent (toluene) in the dark at 293 K. Kinetic measurements
show that each of the reactions (substitution, oxidation or alkylation of a dinitrogen
ligand) shows a first order dependence on the concentration of the complex, that is
independent of the substrate concentration (MeCN, MeBr or PhCH2Br). Moreover,
each reaction proceeds at the same rate.
Discuss these results, and suggest mechanisms that explain reactions (i,ii and iii) and
how these might be tested.
[60%]
The substitution of the coordinatively saturated closed-shell complex A to give the
product B might reasonably be expected to proceed via a dissociative mechanism.
However, the rate of the reaction is found to depend on the concentration of the
nucleophile PMe3. How can this first-order dependence on [PMe3] be explained?
[30%]
2012/13
Answer BOTH parts.
(a) (i) Square planar Pt(II) complexes usually undergo substitution by an associative,
A, or intimate associative, Ia, mechanism. Discuss this observation.
(ii) What is the principal stereochemical feature of ligand substitution at Pt(II) and
how does this arise?
(iii) How does a bulky ligand, placed in the cis-position relative to the substituted
ligand, influence the rate of substitution of a Pt(II) complex?
[45%]
(b) (i) What is the trans-effect and how does it operate?
(ii) The rate law for the reaction of a Pt(II) complex to give a single substituted product
has the general form:
Rate = (kS[S] + kY[Y])[Pt(II)]
where S is the solvent and Y the incoming ligand. Discuss how this is interpreted
mechanistically.
[55%]
Discuss the mechanistic aspects of the electron-transfer system:
[*FeII(OH2)6]2+ + [FeIII(OH2)6]3+ ⇌ [*FeIII(OH2)6]3+ + [FeII(OH2)6]2+
[60%]
2013/14
Answer ALL parts (a) to (d).
The figure shows data for the dependence of the observed rate constant kobs, for the
substitution of NHEt2 by NHMe2 in a square planar Pt(II) complex, on the concentration
of NHMe2. The data was obtained, at 25 °C, in two different solvents, methanol and
hexane.
(a) What is the order of the reaction with respect to NHMe2 in methanol and in hexane
respectively?
[10%]
(b) Explain why the kinetics of substitution are different in the two solvents?
[45%]
(c) Show, with the aid of a diagram, the two pathways for substitution. Explain how
these both lead to conservation of the trans stereochemistry in the product.
[30%]
(d) How might you expect the substitution kinetics to alter if NHMe2 were changed to
ditertiary butylamine, NHBut2 ?
[15%]
Metallic Interactions – Dr. Cheesman
2006/7
Answer ALL parts (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e).
(a) Draw d-orbital splitting diagrams for octahedral, tetrahedral and square planar
ligand geometries. Indicate the relative magnitudes of the orbital splittings for the
octahedral and tetrahedral cases.
[10%]
(b) What is the spectrochemical series?
[10%]
(c) Explain why the neutral molecule carbon monoxide is a strong-field ligand in the
spectrochemical series yet fluoride is a weak-field ligand.
[30%]
(d) A solution of [Mn(H2O)6]2+ has a faint pink colour while a solution of [MnBr4]2- is a
more intense green. Draw crystal field splitting diagrams for the two complexes,
account for their colours and explain why the intensities of the colours are very
different.
[20%]
(e) (i) What is the Jahn-Teller theorem?
[10%]
(ii) The electronic absorption spectrum of the [Ti(H2O)6]3+ ion, below, shows a broad
ligand field band centred at ~19000 cm-1. Explain how the Jahn-Teller theorem
accounts for the structure (indicated by arrows) observed on this band.
[20%]
Answer BOTH parts (a) and (b).
(a) (i) What are ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic coupling?
[15%]
(ii) What factors determine which of these two types of coupling will occur between the
spins of two transition metal ions in a complex?
[20%]
(iii) The structure of a fragment of the neutral linear polymeric complex of Cu2+ and
Mn2+, [Mn(II)Cu(II)(pba)(H2O)3]n, is shown below:
Describe the magnetic properties of this material and explain how they arise.
[15%]
2007/8
Answer ALL parts (a), (b), (c) and (d).
(a) For each of the following pairs of complexes, which has the larger value of ∆oct
and why?
(i) [CrF6]3- and [Cr(NH3)6]3+
(ii) [Cr(H2O)6]2+ and [Cr(H2O)6]3+
(iii) [MnF6]2- and [ReF6]2-
[15%]
(b) Derive an expression, in terms of ∆oct or ∆tet, for the crystal field stabilisation
energy (CFSE) of the following complexes:
(i) [TiF6]2- (ii) [Mn(H2O)6]3+ (iii) [NiCl4]2-
[15%]
(c) Using appropriate energy level diagrams, explain why CO is a stronger field
ligand than PR3.
[35%]
(d) The effective magnetic moments, µeff, for the transition metal complexes K3FeF6
and K3Mn(CN)6 are 5.90 µ B and 3.18 µ B respectively.
Using the formula µeff = √(n(n+2)) and these data as examples, explain what is
meant by the phrase “quenched orbital angular momentum”.
[35%]
Answer BOTH parts (a) and (b).
(a) The figure below shows the structure of a complex of Fe(III).
(i) This complex can be found bound to proteins where it is often referred to as an iron-
sulfur cluster. Is this description correct? Explain how you came to this conclusion.
[10%]
(ii) Predict the spin state of each individual Fe(III) ion. Give reasons for your answer.
[20%]
(iii) The complex is found to be diamagnetic. Describe the nature of the interaction
between the two metal ions which leads to this property.
[20%]
(iv) What is the result of reducing the complex by one electron? Suggest one
measurement which could support your answer.
[10%]
2008/9
Answer ALL parts (a), (b) and (c).
(a) (i) What are Hund’s rules?
(ii) What is the ground term for the free ion V3+? Show clearly how you obtained
your answer.
[20%]
(b) The figures below show the electronic absorption spectrum of the [V(H2O)6]3+ ion
in the UV-visible region and an Orgel diagram for the d2 configuration.
Using the assumptions that (i) ∆ is greater than 10 000 cm-1 and (ii) there are no bands
to lower energy, assign the bands in the absorption spectrum of the [V(H2O)6]3+ ion.
Give reasons for your assignment.
[40%]
(c) (i) Explain the significance of the formula µSO = 2√(S(S+1)).
(ii) The ions [V(H2O)6]3+ and [VCl4]- both give rise to a magnetic moment of µ = 2.8
µB. Explain these observations.
[40%]
2009/10
Answer BOTH parts (a) and (b).
(a) (i) What is the ground term for the free ion Fe3+?
(ii) Sketch the shapes and orientations of the five d-orbitals.
(iii) Use your figure to explain the pattern of splitting in the energies of the d-orbitals
that results from an octahedral ligand field.
(iv) Explain quenching of orbital angular momentum by a ligand field. In your
answer, discuss the formula µ = 2√(S(S + 1)).
(v) The effective magnetic moment of the complex ion [FeF6]3− is µ eff = 5.90 µ B.
Explain this value.
(vi) Would you expect the magnetic moment of the free Fe3+ ion to differ from this
value?
[50%]
(b) The cation D shown below results from the reaction of [CrIII(oxalate)3]3− and
[NiII(Me6[14]ane-N4)]2+. For clarity, the full structures of the Me6[14]aneN4 ligands are
not shown.
(i) What are the spin-states of the individual chromium and nickel ions in this
compound? Explain how you arrive at your answer.
(ii) Explain how this structure leads to the molecule having an unusually high spin-
state.
[50%]
2010/11
Answer BOTH parts (a) and (b).
(a) A solution of [Mn(H2O)6]2+ has an extremely faint pink colour whereas a solution of
[MnBr4]2− displays a more intense green colour.
(i) Draw ligand field splitting diagrams for the two complexes.
(ii) Give an explanation for the colours of these complexes.
(iii) Why is there a significant difference in the intensities of the colours of the
complexes?
[40%]
(b) The element technetium, Tc, forms a chloride with empirical formula K1.5TcCl4 that
is an example of a metal-metal bonded dinuclear complex.
(i) Describe the structure of this complex.
(ii) Suggest an appropriate d-orbital energy level scheme to account for the structure
of the complex and the nature of the metal-metal bonding.
[60%]
Answer ALL parts (a), (b) and (c).
(a) This part concerns electronic states of transition metal ions.
(i) What are Hund’s rules?
(ii) What is the ground term for a free Cr3+ ion?
[20%]
(b) The electronic absorption spectrum of the [Ti(H2O)6]3+ ion, below, shows a broad
ligand field band centred at ~19000 cm−1.
(i) What is the Jahn-Teller theorem?
(ii) Explain how the Jahn-Teller theorem accounts for the structure observed for the
ligand field transition of [Ti(H2O)6]3+.
[20%]
2011/12
Answer ALL parts.
(a) What is the ground spectroscopic term for the free ion Co3+?
[15%]
(b) For each of the following pairs of complexes, which has the larger value of ∆oct
and why?
(i) [CoF6]3− and [Co(NH3)6]3+
(ii) [Co(H2O)6]2+ and [Co(H2O)6]3+
(iii) [Co(NH3)6]3+ and [Rh(NH3)6]3+
[24%]
(c) The stretching wavenumber of gaseous NO is νNO = 1876 cm−1. But for the
nitroprusside ion, [Fe(CN)5NO]2−, νNO is observed at 1935 cm−1.
(i) Draw a molecular orbital energy level diagram for the nitric oxide molecule and
from this derive the order of the N-O bond.
[26%]
(ii) By referring to your diagram, give an explanation for the value of νNO observed for
the nitroprusside ion.
[20%]
(iii) On the basis of these data, what would you predict the M-N-O angle to be in the
nitroprusside ion? Give your reasoning.
[15%]
Answer ALL parts.
(a) The compounds [Cr3O(OOCC6H5)6(pyridine)3]ClO4 and Cs3[Re3Cl12] both contain
trinuclear complex metal ions.
(i) Draw structures for the two complex ions.
[20%]
(ii) Are these structures cages or clusters? Explain your answer.
[10%]
(iii) What are the spins of the metal ions in the chromium complex and how are they
magnetically coupled? Specify the mechanism by which the spins interact. What is
the overall resultant ground state spin of the molecule?
[30%]
(iv) What is the electron count of each metal in the trinuclear rhenium complex?
[10%]
2012/13
Answer ALL parts (a) to (d).
(a) What is the ground term for the free ion Ni2+? Show how you arrive at your
answer.
[20%]
(b) What is the spin state of a Ni2+ ion coordinated by six identical ligands?
Show how you obtain your answer and explain why the exact nature of the ligand is
not important.
[20%]
(c) The figures below show, respectively, a Tanabe-Sugano diagram for the d8
electronic configuration, and the electronic absorption spectrum of the [Ni(H2O)6]2+
ion.
Using the Tanabe-Sugano diagram, assign the three bands observed in the spectrum.
Explain the reasoning behind your method and state any assumptions that you make.
[40%]
[You may annotate the copy of the Tanabe-Sugano diagram provided at the end of
this examination paper and attach this to your answer booklet].
(d) How do the intensities of these bands relate to the nature of the transitions
involved?
[20%]
(a) The figure below shows how electronic conductivity typically varies with
temperature for metals, semiconductors and insulators.
Explain how the concept of band structure can account for these differences in
behaviour. Include in your answer a description of the Fermi level.
[40%]
2013/14
Answer ALL parts (a) to (d).
(a) The effective magnetic moment, µ, of a free transition metal ion can be
calculated from the Van Vleck equation:
µ = √[𝐿(𝐿 + 1) + 4𝑆(𝑆 + 1)] µB
Define, and describe the origin of, the physical properties L and S.
[20%]
(b) Derive the ground term symbol for the free Cr2+ ion and calculate its effective
magnetic moment. Show how you arrive at your answer.
[20%]
(c) Under what circumstances is the Van Vleck equation simplified to the form
µ = 2√𝑆(𝑆 + 1)] µB ?
[15%]
Using this simplified formula, predict the effective magnetic moment of each of the
following species:
(i) [Cr(H2O)]3+ (ii) Ba2CrO4 (iii) K3Mn(CN)6
In each case, state whether or not you would expect the experimentally measured
value to differ from the prediction and explain your reasoning.
[30%]
(d) Give a brief explanation for why chromium(II) acetate (empirical formula
Cr(CH3CO2)2(H2O)) is diamagnetic.
[15%]
(i) By considering the coupling of two spins, SA = 5/2 and SB = 3/2, explain the
difference between ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic coupling?
[15%]
(ii) What factors determine which of these two types of coupling will occur between
the spins of two transition metal ions in a complex?
[20%]
(iii) The structure of a fragment of the linear polymeric substance
[Mn(II)Cu(II)(pba)(H2O)3]n is shown below.
Describe the magnetic properties of the lowest energy magnetic state of this material
and explain how they arise.
[15%]