Given That the Observed Absorption Maximum for the Complex Ion $\Delta$

question 3

Multiple Choice

Given that the observed absorption maximum for the complex ion CoF₆^3- in solution is $\Delta$ _max = 700 nm, what is the value of the crystal field splitting, $\Delta$ o ?

• A)3 * 10^-19 J
• B)3 * 10^-28 J
• C)7 *10³⁰ J
• D)3 * 10^-36 J
• E)7 * 10^-19 J

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