Given That the Observed Absorption Maximum for the Complex Ion $\Delta$

question 76

Multiple Choice

Given that the observed absorption maximum for the complex ion CoF₆^3- in solution is
$\Delta$ _max = 700 nm, what is the value of the crystal field splitting, $\Delta$ _o?

• A) 2.8 *10^-19 J
• B) 2.8 * 10^-28 J
• C) 7.2 * 10³⁰ J
• D) 3.2 *10^-36 J
• E) 7.2 * 10^-19 J

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