The rate constants for the formation of [CoX(NH3)5OH2]3+ from [Co(NH3)5]2+ for X = Cl-, Br-, N3-, and SCN- differ by no more than a factor of two. What is the mechanism of the substitution?

Assign the point group of AlCl3.  

Match the unit cell with the number of atoms per unit cell.

1.      Give formulas for  a.       Hexaaquairon (III) nitrate b.      Chloridopentaamminecobalt (III) chloride

What is the density (g/cm3) of an element that packs in an Face-centered cubic lattice with a unit cell length of 352 pm and an atomic weight of 59 g/mol?

Which +2 metal ion has the following electron configuration? [Ar]3d6

Using  the AXnEm notation, describe the shape of PO43-.

Construct an MO diagram of PH3 (use MO diagram of NH3 as a reference):           Which term best describes the HOMO of PH3?  

Which ligand can act as a \(\pi\)-acceptor?

For a d6 electron configuration with maximum spin multiplicity, how many exchange interactions are possible?