[M(OH2)6]2+ is a vivid green color in aqueous solution. The complex [ML6]2+, where L is a hypotheticalmonodentate ligand, is bright pink. What can you conclude about ligand L if M is the same metal cation in bothcomplexes?A. L is a stronger-field ligand than water.B. L is a weaker-field ligand than water.C. L is a neutral ligand (it has no charge).D. H2O causes greater crystal field splitting than L.E. H2O causes smaller crystal field splitting than L

[M(OH2)6]2+ is a vivid green color in aqueous solution. The complex [ML6]2+, where L is a hypotheticalmonodentate ligand, is bright pink. What can you conclude about ligand L if M is the same metal cation in bothcomplexes?A. L is a stronger-field ligand than water.B. L is a weaker-field ligand than water.C. L is a neutral ligand (it has no charge).D. H2O causes greater crystal field splitting than L.E. H2O causes smaller crystal field splitting than L

Chemistry

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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl

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Chapter21: Transition Metals And Coordination Chemistry

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