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Which of the following complex ions is not expected to absorb visible light?

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Question

Which of the following complex ions is not expected to absorb visible light?

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  • [Ni(CN)4]2−

  • [Cr(NH3)6]3+

  • [Fe(H2O)6]2+

  • [Ni(H2O)6]2+

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Solution

[Ni(CN)4]2−

Explanation:

The complex [Ni(CN)4]2− is not expected to absorb visible light because cyanide (CN) is a strong field ligand, which causes a large splitting of the d-orbitals. This large splitting means the energy gap between the orbitals is too big for visible light to excite electrons, so it absorbs in the ultraviolet region instead.

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