Question- A d^1 octahedral complex is found to absorb visible light, with the absorption maximum occurring at 511 nm.
a) Calculate the crystal-field splitting energy, delta, in kj/mol.
If the complex has a formula of [M(H2O)6]^3+, what effect would replacing the 6 aqua ligands with 6 F^- ligands have on:
b) Delta? 1.delta will increase, 2. delta will decrease. 3. Delta will remain constant.
c) The observed color complex? 1. Color shifts toward a longer wavelength, 2. There is no effect on color. 3. Color shifts toward a shorter wavelength.
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