If the Metal Is in Low Oxidation State and the Ligands

question 4

Multiple Choice

If the metal is in low oxidation state and the ligands contain empty orbitals, then:

• A) Metal-to-ligand charge-transfer transitions are observed.
• B) Ligand-to-ligand charge-transfer transitions are observed.
• C) Ligand-to-metal charge-transfer transitions are observed.

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