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The absorption of  [Co(NH3)6]2+ is

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a

Weaker than that of [MnCl4]2  but stronger than that of  [Co(NH3)5Cl]2+

b

Weaker than those of both   [MnCl4]2 and  [Co(NH3)5Cl]2+

c

Stronger than that of  [MnCl4]2

d

Weaker than that of  [Co(NH3)5Cl]2+

answer is A, B.

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Detailed Solution

Since ammonia is stronger ligand  Δ0 is more than  Δt. Further with increase in the number of charges on Co3+  in  [Co(NH3)5Cl]2+.Δ0 is more in [Co(NH3)6]2+  than in  [Co(NH3)5Cl]2+. So absorption of energy is more in   than   [Co(NH3)6]2+and  [MnCl4]2

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