The crystal field stabilisation energy of [Co(oxalate)3]3- complex is 'n' times that of the [Cr(oxalate)3]3- complex. Here 'n' is . (Assume o P)
Answer
2
Solution
Oxalate is a bidentate ligand with charge −2 both complexes are octahedral.
[Co(ox)3]3-: x + 3(−2) = −3 Co3+, 3d6
o P electrons pair in t2g: t2g6 eg0
CFSE = 6 (-0.4 o) = -2.4 o
[Cr(ox)3]3-: Cr3+, 3d3 t2g3 eg0
CFSE = 3 (-0.4 o) = -1.2 o
n = -2.4 o-1.2 o = 2
Answer: 2