Reaction of many iron(III) compounds with hydrochloric acid yield the tetrahedral [FeCl4...

Reaction of many iron(III) compounds with hydrochloric acid yield the tetrahedral [FeCl₄]^- ion. Calculate and view the molecular orbitals of this ion.

a. Identify the e and t ₂ orbitals involved in Fe–Cl bonding (see Figures 10.18 and 10.19 ), and indicate which d orbitals of Fe are involved in each.

b. Compare your results with Figure 10.19 . Comment on the similarities and differences.