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What is the diamagnetic correction calculation for effective nuclear charge of [co(ox)3]2-?
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The diamagnetic correction for effective nuclear charge is typically applied in the context of atomic calculations, particularly in estimating the effective nuclear charge experienced by valence electrons. It involves accounting for the shielding effect of inner electrons on outer electrons. The formula for effective nuclear charge (Zeff) is Zeff = Z - S, where Z is the atomic number and S is the screening constant. The screening constant is adjusted to reflect the diamagnetic contribution, which arises from the pairing of electrons in orbitals, leading to a reduction in electron-electron repulsion. However, this correction is not directly applicable to complex ions like [Co(ox)3]2- as the concept of effective nuclear charge in this context focuses on the metal ion and its coordination environment, not the shielding effect of individual electrons within the complex.
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