The CN ligand can act as a o donor and a í acceptor. The o donor orbital is anti-bonding with respect to the C-N bond. Given that the v(CN) stretching frequency in theIR spectrum of [Pt(CN)4]² is 2170 cm¹ while free CN-exhibits v(CN) at 2080 cm¹¹, whichproperty, o donation or acceptance dominates in this complex? Provide a clearexplanation of your reasoning.

In [Pt(CN)4]2- , the CN,- , the CN- ligand can indeed exhibit both σ-donor and π-acceptor…

The CN ligand can act as a o donor and a π acceptor. The o donor orbital is anti- bonding with respect to the C-N bond. Given that the v(CN) stretching frequency in the IR spectrum of [Pt(CN)4]2 is 2170 cm¹ while free CN-exhibits v(CN) at 2080 cm-¹, which property, a donation or π acceptance dominates in this complex? Provide a clear explanation of your reasoning.

The CN ligand can act as a o donor and a π acceptor. The o donor orbital is anti- bonding with respect to the C-N bond. Given that the v(CN) stretching frequency in the IR spectrum of [Pt(CN)4]2 is 2170 cm¹ while free CN-exhibits v(CN) at 2080 cm-¹, which property, a donation or π acceptance dominates in this complex? Provide a clear explanation of your reasoning.

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Chapter20: Chemistry Of Selected Transition Elements And Coordination Compounds

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