The Complex Ion [Co(OH₂)₆](³⁺)is Blue in an Aqueous Solution

question 25

Multiple Choice

The complex ion [Co(OH₂) ₆](³⁺) is blue in an aqueous solution.Estimate the crystal field splitting energy (in kJ/mol) for this ion.

• A) 199 kJ/mol
• B) 282 kJ/mol
• C) 328 kJ/mol
• D) 127 kJ/mol
• E) 302 kJ/mol

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