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As the crystal field splitting energy in octahedral field increases, the wavelength of light absorbed _________(a) Increases(b) Decreases(c) Remains the same(d) May increase or decreaseThis question was addressed to me in quiz.The above asked question is from Bonding in Coordination Compounds topic in portion Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right answer is (B) Decreases

Best explanation: If Δo is less (as in weak field LIGANDS), the EXCITATION energy will be the SMALLEST and the largest WAVELENGTH will be absorbed. On the other hand, Δo is high (as in strong field ligands), the excitation energy will be the largest and the smallest wavelength will be absorbed.



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