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Originally Posted by sector001
Can anyone explain why, specifically in regards to Crystal Field Theory, why the lattice energies and Hydration enthalpies going across group 1 of the transition metals are not linear, except when considering only d0, d5, and d10 metals?
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you'll need to consider the particular geometries of each complex of the transition metal with water e.g. how many ligands of water molecules are supported by each metal in a complex?