Question

For a square planar complex ML4 where L is a σ donor and π acceptor, sketch the following interactions (Assume that the z-axis is perpendicular to the plane of the molecule).

a. Interaction of dxy orbital on M with π* orbitals on ligands

b. Interaction of dxz orbital on M with π* orbitals on ligands

c.Interaction of dx2-y2 orbital on M with π* orbitals on ligands

d. Interaction of dz2 orbital on M with π* orbitals on ligands

Answer 1

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