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In problem set 1, we have encountered two geometries of the AH5/AL5 type. Many metal complexes are known with AL5 in square pyramidal ($C_{4v}$) or trigonal bipyramidal structure ($D_{3h}$). c) Based on the two MO diagrams, construct a Walsh diagram that describes the interconversion between trigonal bipyramidal and square pyramidal (also known as the Berry pseudorotation). Show only the d orbitals. (2 pts) d) Fe(CO)5 is the model coordination chemistry example molecule for the Berry pseudorotation. Based on the MO and Walsh diagrams constructed, explain (in 2-3 sentences) why the rapid interconversion of square pyramidal ($C_{4v}$) to trigonal bipyramidal structure ($D_{3h}$) and back is observed for a d8 metal complex. (2 pts)

          In problem set 1, we have encountered two geometries of the AH5/AL5 type. Many metal
complexes are known with AL5 in square pyramidal ($C_{4v}$) or trigonal bipyramidal structure ($D_{3h}$).
c) Based on the two MO diagrams, construct a Walsh diagram that describes the
interconversion between trigonal bipyramidal and square pyramidal (also known as the Berry
pseudorotation). Show only the d orbitals.
(2 pts)
d) Fe(CO)5 is the model coordination chemistry example molecule for the Berry pseudorotation.
Based on the MO and Walsh diagrams constructed, explain (in 2-3 sentences) why the rapid
interconversion of square pyramidal ($C_{4v}$) to trigonal bipyramidal structure ($D_{3h}$) and back is
observed for a d8 metal complex.
(2 pts)

In problem set 1, we have encountered two geometries of the AH5/AL5 type. Many metal
complexes are known with AL5 in square pyramidal (C4v) or trigonal bipyramidal structure (D3h).
c) Based on the two MO diagrams, construct a Walsh diagram that describes the
interconversion between trigonal bipyramidal and square pyramidal (also known as the Berry
pseudorotation). Show only the d orbitals.
(2 pts)
d) Fe(CO)5 is the model coordination chemistry example molecule for the Berry pseudorotation.
Based on the MO and Walsh diagrams constructed, explain (in 2-3 sentences) why the rapid
interconversion of square pyramidal (C4v) to trigonal bipyramidal structure (D3h) and back is
observed for a d8 metal complex.
(2 pts)

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