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Magnetic Properties of Complex Ions
Magnetic Properties of Complex Ions
24. Transition Metals and Coordination Compounds / Magnetic Properties of Complex Ions / Problem 4

Describe the bonding in [Zn(CO)2]2+ using the valence bond theory. Draw the orbital diagrams for both the free and complex metal ions. Find out how many unpaired electrons there are and which hybrid orbital is utilized to form the bonds in the complex.

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