Which of the following complexes is likely to have an absorbance maximum at 305 nm? A) Fe(CN)₆⁴^- B) Ti(OH₂)₆³⁺ C) Fe(OH₂)₆³⁺ D) Co(NH₃)₆³⁺

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Complexes with ligands that have strong field such as cyanide (CN-) tend to have higher energy d-d transitions, which can result in absorbance in the lower wavelength range, such as 305 nm.

Which of the Following Complexes Is Likely to Have an Absorbance