Q.

Select the correct order for the wavelength of absorption for the given complexes:

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a

CrCl63>CrH2O63+>CrNH363+>CrCN63

b

CrCN63=CrCl63=CrNH363+=CrH2O63+

c

Cr(CN)63>CrH2O63+>CrCl63CrNH363+

d

Cr(CN)63>CrNH363+>CrH2O63+>CrCl63

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Since the crystal field splitting will be bigger and the wavelength of light absorbed will be less the stronger the ligand then the correct order for the wavelength of absorption for the given complexes is, 

CrCl63>CrH2O63+>CrNH363+>Cr(CN)63

Δ01λ

Hence, option B is correct.

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