Coordination Chemistry Solutions: #3

3.* (1997 2 3) Suppose you prepare a complex from propylenediamine, pn (H₂NCH(CH₃)CH₂NH₂) and rhodium: Rh(pn)₃(ClO₄)₃.

A. What is the oxidation state of Rh and the d-electron count for this complex?

Rh(III), d⁶.

B. Discuss the expected magnetic properties of this compound.

Diamagnetic, low-spin, all t_2g levels filled.