24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds
Magnetic Properties of Complex Ions: Octahedral Complexes
Consider the complex with the formula K[Co(NH3)6](CO3)2.
i. Provide the name of the compound.
ii. Calculate the oxidation number of Co.
iii. Sketch its crystal field energy-level diagram.
iv. Classify the complex as either high-spin or low-spin.
v. Identify the number of unpaired electrons, if any