Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The orbital energy level diagrams for
Concept Introduction:
Splitting of d-orbitals in an octahedral complex:
In an octahedral complex, there are six ligands attached to the central
(b)
Interpretation:
The number of unpaired electrons in the complexes
(c)
Interpretation:
The complex that absorbs longer wavelength has to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
Relation between energy and the wavelength:
The energy of a wave is directly proportional to its frequency, but inversely proportional to its wavelength. In other words greater the energy larger will be the frequency and the shorter will be the wavelength.
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