As the value of the crystal field splitting, $\Delta$_o, increases from one complex ion to another, ________ A)the wavelength of absorbed light increases. B)the wavelength of absorbed light decreases. C)the number of d electrons increases. D)the number of d electrons decreases. E)the color of the solution shifts from red toward blue.

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As the crystal field splitting energy (Δo) increases, the energy difference between the d-orbitals increases, leading to the absorption of higher energy (shorter wavelength) light.

As the Value of the Crystal Field Splitting Δ\DeltaΔ o, Increases from One Complex Ion to Another, ________ A)the

As the Value of the Crystal Field Splitting $\Delta$ _o, Increases from One Complex Ion to Another, ________
A)the