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The correct order of the wavelength of light absorbed by the following complexes is,


A. [Co(NH3)6]3+

B. [Co(CN)6]3−

C. [Cu(H2O)4]2+

D. [Ti(H2O)6]3+


Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options

A

B < D < A < C

B

B < A < D < C

C

C < D < A < B

D

C < A < D < B

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Correct Answer :

Option B

B < A < D < C

B < A < D < C

Solution :

The correct answer is B < A < D < C.

Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Relationship between Energy and Wavelength of Light Absorbed:
The energy of light absorbed (ΔE) by a transition metal complex is related to the wavelength of light absorbed (λ) by the Planck-Einstein relation:

ΔE=hcλ

The energy transition corresponds to the crystal field splitting energy (Δ). Therefore, the wavelength of light absorbed is inversely proportional to the crystal field splitting energy:

λ1Δ

A larger crystal field splitting energy (Δ) results in a shorter wavelength (λ) of absorbed light.

2. Factors Affecting Crystal Field Splitting Energy (Δ):
The magnitude of Δ is determined by:
- Oxidation State of the Metal Ion: Higher oxidation states (e.g., +3 vs +2) result in greater electrostatic attraction, drawing ligands closer and increasing Δ.
- Nature of the Ligands (Spectrochemical Series): Stronger field ligands produce larger splitting. The general order of ligand field strength is: CN- > NH3 > H2O.

3. Analyzing the Given Complexes:
- B. [Co(CN)6]3-: Contains Co3+ and CN- (a strong-field ligand). This complex exhibits the highest crystal field splitting energy due to the +3 metal charge and very strong ligands.
- A. [Co(NH3)6]3+: Contains Co3+ and NH3 (a moderately strong-field ligand). The splitting energy is large, but less than that of the CN- complex.
- D. [Ti(H2O)6]3+: Contains Ti3+ and H2O (a weak-field ligand). The splitting energy is lower than the Co3+ complexes containing stronger ligands.
- C. [Cu(H2O)4]2+: Contains Cu2+ and H2O. Since the metal has a lower oxidation state (+2), the electrostatic interactions are weaker, leading to the smallest crystal field splitting energy among the given complexes.

4. Determining the Order:
Comparing the splitting energies gives:

Δ(B)>Δ(A)>Δ(D)>Δ(C)

Taking the inverse to find the order of the wavelengths (λ):

λ(B)<λ(A)<λ(D)<λ(C)

Thus, the correct order is B < A < D < C.

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