Some iron complexes in the form of FeX2(py)2 can be monomeric or polymeric as shown below (X=Cl, I).
Using the Mossbauer data given in the table below, determine which complex is polymeric.
Complex
|
IS
|
QS
|
FeCl2(py)2
|
1.21
|
1.25
|
FeI2(py)2
|
0.86
|
1.33
|
Solution:
First of all, for Iron we should know that the increased electron density at the nucleus will cause the isomer shift (IS) to decrease. Lower coordination number will also have a decreasing effect on IS. All these tell us that iodide complex will have the pseudo tetrahedral geometry like the one on left.
I also know that complexes with lower symmetries have higher QS. This might explain the QS value for the iodide complex.
This problem was adapted from a publication:
If you read the paper, you will see that the authors did not have a crystal structure for the iodide complex. So, this problem is another example how useful Mossbauer Spectroscopy is. You can also read their discussion. To be correct, I read the paper first and then wrote my post.
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