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Bonding in Coordination Compounds - Colour in Coordination Compounds

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CBSE: Class 12
Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Key Points: Colour in Coordination Compounds

  • In coordination compounds, d-orbitals split into t₂g (lower) and eg (higher) energy levels due to the ligand field.
  • The energy difference between them is called the crystal field splitting energy (Δ₀).
  • This Δ₀ lies in the visible region, so these compounds absorb visible light.
  • When light is absorbed, an electron jumps from t₂g → eg, called a d–d transition.
  • The observed colour is complementary to the colour of light absorbed.
  • The energy relation is: E = hν = Δ₀.
  • Metal ions with d¹–d⁹ configuration are coloured, while d⁰ and d¹⁰ are colourless.
  • Some compounds (e.g., KMnO₄) show colour due to charge transfer (LMCT), not d–d transition.
  • Ligand strength affects colour: strong field ligands ↑ Δ₀, weak ligands ↓ Δ₀.
  • Geometry affects splitting: tetrahedral complexes have smaller splitting
    Δₜ = 4/9 Δ₀ (e.g., Co²⁺: pink → blue change).

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