NEET2017Chemistry-Coordination Compounds

NEET 2017 Chemistry Crystal Field Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

CORRECT increasing order for the wavelengths of absorption in the visible region of the complexes of Co³⁺ is:

A

[Co(H₂O)₆]³⁺, [Co(en)₃]³⁺, [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺

B

[Co(H₂O)₆]³⁺, [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺, [Co(en)₃]³⁺

C

[Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺, [Co(en)₃]³⁺, [Co(H₂O)₆]³⁺

D

[Co(en)₃]³⁺, [Co(NH₃)₆]³⁺, [Co(H₂O)₆]³⁺

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The absorption wavelength depends on the ligand field strength: H₂O < NH₃ < en, leading to increasing wavelength.

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