Which of the following statements is CORRECT? a. Zn(NH3)42+ has no color because of the filled 3d orbitals of Zn2+ b. Zn(NH3)42+ has no color because of the high field splitting energy of the tetrahedral compound. c. Replacing ammonia in Zn(NH3)42+ with en changes the transmitted color of the solution closer to red.  d. A and C

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Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

a. Zn(NH3)42+ has no color because of the filled 3d orbitals of Zn2+
b. Zn(NH3)42+ has no color because of the high field splitting energy of the tetrahedral compound.
c. Replacing ammonia in Zn(NH3)42+ with en changes the transmitted color of the solution closer to red. 
d. A and C
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