Questions tagged [ligand-field-theory]
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Why is Ni[(PPh₃)₂Cl₂] tetrahedral?
Since PPh₃ is strong field ligand and, the famous Wilkinson's catalyst, which also possess this ligand is square planar, then what makes the above complex tetrahedral?
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Why CO is a stronger and more common ligand than N2?
Both N2 and CO are considered sigma-donor and pi-acceptor. Their MO diagram is similar, so I wonder why CO binds generally more strongly and it is a more common ligand.
