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What is the coordination geometry of the complex formed between the lanthanide ion Europium (III) and the ligands 1,10-phenanthroline and pyridine, and what is the oxidation state of the Europium ion in this complex?

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The coordination geometry of the complex formed between the lanthanide ion Europium  III  and the ligands 1,10-phenanthroline and pyridine depends on the stoichiometry of the ligands and the specific complex formed. However, Europium  III  typically forms complexes with coordination numbers of 8 or 9. In this case, let's assume a coordination number of 9.Considering the bidentate nature of 1,10-phenanthroline and the monodentate nature of pyridine, a possible complex could have three 1,10-phenanthroline molecules and three pyridine molecules coordinated to the Europium  III  ion. This would result in a coordination geometry of a tricapped trigonal prism.The oxidation state of the Europium ion in this complex would be +3, as indicated by the  III  notation in Europium  III .
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