Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The color of light absorbed and the color of the complex in
Concept introduction:
Colour or Visible region: The
The absorbed colours and exhibited colours are complimentary to each other.
d-to-d transition: d orbitals in a metal split into higher and lower energy orbitals by absorbing energies.
The energy increases as the
(b)
Interpretation: The color of light absorbed and spin configuration (high or low) of complex
Concept introduction:
Colour or Visible region: The electromagnetic radiation in range of
The absorbed colours and exhibited colours are complimentary to each other.
d-to-d transition: d orbitals in a metal split into higher and lower energy orbitals by absorbing energies.
The energy increases as the wavelength of the light decreases.
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Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity
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