Which of the following is TRUE regarding Zn(NH3)4²+? O a. Zn(NH3)4²+ is colorless due to the filled 3d orbitals of Zn²+ O b. Zn(NH3)42+ is colorless due to the high field splitting energy of the tetrahedral compound. O c. Replacing ammonia in Zn(NH3)4²+ with ethylenediamine changes the transmitted color of the solution closer to red. O d. Both A and C

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding Zn(NH3)4²+?
O a. Zn(NH3)42+ is colorless due to the filled 3d
orbitals of Zn²+
2+
O b. Zn(NH3)4²+ is colorless due to the high field
splitting energy of the tetrahedral compound.
O c. Replacing ammonia in Zn(NH3)4²+ with
ethylenediamine changes the transmitted
color of the solution closer to red.
O d. Both A and C
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is TRUE regarding Zn(NH3)4²+? O a. Zn(NH3)42+ is colorless due to the filled 3d orbitals of Zn²+ 2+ O b. Zn(NH3)4²+ is colorless due to the high field splitting energy of the tetrahedral compound. O c. Replacing ammonia in Zn(NH3)4²+ with ethylenediamine changes the transmitted color of the solution closer to red. O d. Both A and C
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