The lowest energy d → d transition of the complexes follow the order · ABC26IN0392

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Coordination – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

The lowest energy $\mathrm{d} \rightarrow \mathrm{d}$ transition of the complexes follow the order
(a)$[\mathrm{Cr(H_2O)_6}]^{3+} < [\mathrm{Cr(NH_3)_6}]^{3+} < [\mathrm{Cr(CN)_6}]^{3-}$
(b)$[\mathrm{Cr(CN)_6}]^{3-} < [\mathrm{Cr(NH_3)_6}]^{3+} < [\mathrm{Cr(H_2O)_6}]^{3+}$
(c)$[\mathrm{Cr(CN)_6}]^{3-} < [\mathrm{Cr(H_2O)_6}]^{3+} < [\mathrm{Cr(NH_3)_6}]^{3+}$
(d)$[\mathrm{Cr(NH_3)_6}]^{3+} < [\mathrm{Cr(CN)_6}]^{3-} < [\mathrm{Cr(H_2O)_6}]^{3+}$
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Answer (as printed): A
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