1. Apr 19, 2009 #1

   silimay

   

   Why is Fe(bipy)3 low spin, whereas Fe(bipy)2(H2O) high spin?

    

   silimay, Apr 19, 2009
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3. Apr 20, 2009 #2

   Borek

   

   Staff: Mentor

   Common, that's the most basic question, it must be covered in your book. Start with a general question - why are some complexes high spin whereas others are low spin? What does the spin tell about the d orbitals in the complexed metal?

    

   Borek, Apr 20, 2009
4. Apr 22, 2009 #3

   chemisttree

   

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   The real question is, "Why does the addition of 2 water ligands change the value of 10Dq so much?"

    

   chemisttree, Apr 22, 2009

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