Chapter 11, Problem 11F.6DQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether a complex of ${\text{Zn}}^{2+}$ ion can have a $\text{d}-\text{d}$ electronic transition has to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The arrangement of electrons in the energy sublevels is explained by the electron configuration of an atom.  The electron configuration of an atom can be written according to the arrangement of energy levels as shown below.

$1\text{s}<2\text{s}<2\text{p}<3\text{s}<3\text{p}<4\text{s}<3\text{d}<4\text{p}<5\text{s}<4\text{d}<5\text{p}<6\text{s}$