A Transition Metal Complex Ion with Octahedral Geometry Has a Value

question 23

Multiple Choice

A transition metal complex ion with octahedral geometry has a value of 4.4 * 10^-19 J for the crystal field splitting, $\Delta$ o .What is the wavelength for the absorption maximum, $\Delta$ _max for this complex ion?

• A)5.0 * 10^-15 nm
• B)450 nm
• C)4.5 *10^-16 nm
• D)520 mm
• E)640 nm

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