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Na2CoSCN4 is a coordination complex with a central cobalt(II) ion (Co2+) surrounded by four thiocyanate ligands (SCN-). The thiocyanate ligand can coordinate through either the nitrogen or sulfur atom. The coordination number of cobalt is 4, suggesting a tetrahedral geometry. Since the cobalt ion has d7 electronic configuration in its ground state, the term symbol for Co2+ in this complex is 4A2g. The term symbol is based on the total spin (S) and orbital angular momentum (L) of the complex. The subscript 'g' indicates that the complex is centrosymmetric.
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