"For the complex ion [Co(H2O)]?+ the splitting energy 4o of d-orbitals is 239 kJ-mol-' . Predict the color of this complex (Hint: calculating the wavelength of light the complex absorbs with Planck equation)"
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We know that the splitting energy (ΔE) is 239 kJ/mol. We need to convert this to Joules. ΔE = 239 kJ/mol × (1000 J/1 kJ) = 239,000 J/mol Show more…
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