Synthesizing and Investigating Cobalt Complexes: UV-Vis and Structure-Property Relationships

Pre-Lab Activity

Summary and Predictions

8. Using Crystal Field Theory, summarize what gives rise to the different colors of complexes.

9. During this laboratory experiment, you will be synthesizing different cobalt complex ions. Using Crystal Field Theory and the ideas behind geometry and complex color, what predictions would you make about the structures of the complexes if all of them were different colors?

You should bring these predictions to lab.

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