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Why are different colors observed in octahedral and tetrahedral complexes for the same metal and same ligands?

Options

  1. AThe ligands exhibit different colors in octahedral and tetrahedral coordination.
  2. BThe metal-ligand bond angles differ in octahedral and tetrahedral complexes, causing color variation.
  3. CThe crystal field splitting is different in octahedral and tetrahedral environments, leading to distinct color
  4. DThe metal undergoes oxidation-reduction reactions, resulting in varied colors in different complex geometries.

Correct answer

C. The crystal field splitting is different in octahedral and tetrahedral environments, leading to distinct color

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) The crystal field splitting is different in octahedral and tetrahedral environments, leading to distinct colors.

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