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Three complexes,
CoClNH352+I,  CoNH35H2O3+(II) and CoNH363+III
absorb light in the visible region. The correct order of the wavelength of light absorbed by them is:
ChemistryCoordination CompoundsJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (10 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A II>I>III
  • B III>II>I
  • C I>II>III
  • D III>I>(II)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: I>II>III
On increasing strength of ligand, wavelength of absorbed radiation decreases
Strength of ligands according to spectrochemical series is: NH3>H2O>Cl-
  Order of wavelength absorbed will be Cl->H2O>NH3
  Correct order of wavelength absorbed is
I>II>III

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