- The complex (FeF6)4− has a coordination number of 6, indicating it is an octahedral complex. Step 4: Determine the splitting of d-orbitals in an octahedral field - In an octahedral field, the d orbitals split into two sets: t2g (lower energy) and eg (higher energy).- The d or...
•Dependingonthenumberofdonoratomspresentinthemoleculeorion,ligandscanbeclassifiedas:monodentate:(H2O::NH3)bidentate:(H2N-CH2-CH2-NH2)polydentate:(EDTA)alsocalledchelatingagents Coordinationnumber •Coordinationnumber:thenumberofdonoratomssurroundingthecentralmetalatominacomplexion.Commonly,itis2,4,5or6For...