Compared to the [Co(NH₃)₄Cl₂]⁺ Ion, the [Co(NH₃)₄(ox)]⁺ Ion Has an Absorption

question 1

Multiple Choice

Compared to the [Co(NH₃) ₄Cl₂]⁺ ion, the [Co(NH₃) ₄(ox) ]⁺ ion has an absorption that is farther to the blue. This means

• A) the oxylate ion is a stronger field ligand than Cl^-.
• B) the oxylate ion is a stronger field ligand than NH₃.
• C) the oxylate ion is a weaker field ligand than Cl^-.
• D) the oxylate ion is a weaker field ligand than NH₃.
• E) both c & d

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