B3. An octahedral transition metal complex with the structure shown below was isolated from the reaction...
The transition metal ion, Fe(III), can form octahedral or tetrahedral complexes depending on the ligand it binds to. (a) (i) [Fe(CN)6]3- is a strong field octahedral complex of Fe(III). Draw a labelled orbital energy level diagram that shows both the splitting of the d-orbitals and their electron occupancy in [Fe(CN)6]. (3 marks) (ii) Fe(III) can also form tetrahedral complexes, most of which are weak field. Draw a labelled orbital energy level diagram that shows both the splitting of the d-orbitals...