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3. a. On a separate paper, construct a qualitative MO diagram for the σ-bonding in Oh [Cr(CO)6] 3+-. To do this, generate and reduce a reducible representation for the 6 LGOs formed from a basis set comprising a lone pair from each CN- ligands. Then consider their interactions with the metal AOs based on symmetry. b. What is the ligand field stabilization energy for the low-spin configuration in terms of ∆O? c. What is the ligand field stabilization energy for the high-spin configuration in terms of ∆O? d. Generate and reduce a reducible representation for the 12 LGOs capable of π- interactions with the metal. Use a basis set of 12 CO π* MOs (2 from each ligand). e. With which metal AOs (if any) do you expect each of the 12 π LGOs to interact? f. How would this affect the LFSE you calculated in (b) (increase or decrease)? Explain, using an energy level diagram below