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W, X, Y, and Z are different monodentate ligands.a. Is the
Chapter 24, Problem 64E(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 64E
W, X, Y, and Z are different monodentate ligands.
a. Is the square planar [NiWXYZ]2+ optically active?
b. Is the tetrahedral [ZnWXYZ]2+ optically active?
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QUESTION:
Problem 64E
W, X, Y, and Z are different monodentate ligands.
a. Is the square planar [NiWXYZ]2+ optically active?
b. Is the tetrahedral [ZnWXYZ]2+ optically active?
ANSWER:
Solution 64E: (a) Square Planar [ZnWXYZ] 2+The square planar complex is optically inactive. This is because, the four ligands are placed inthe four corners of the cube. So it gives an axis or plane of symmetry. From the axis or plane ofsymmetry method, it is found that the left side of the molecule is equal to the right side of themolecule when an axis is drawn through the centre of the molecule. This indic