Complexes Containing Metals with D¹⁰ Electron Configurations Are Typically Colorless

question 140

Multiple Choice

Complexes containing metals with d¹⁰ electron configurations are typically colorless because ________.

• A)there is no d electron that can be promoted via the absorption of visible light
• B)the empty d orbitals absorb all of the visible wavelengths
• C)there are no d electrons to form bonds to ligands
• D)a complex must be charged to be colored
• E)d electrons must be emitted by the complex in order for it to appear colored

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