Chapter 23, Problem 80AE

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Various questions based on the crystal field splitting are to be answered.

Concept introduction: Color of the compound is due to the transition of electrons from lower energy level to the higher energy level.

A series that determine the strength of the ligands in increasing order is called spectrochemical series

To determine: The $d$ -orbital energy diagram for $\text{V}\left(\text{III}\right)$ octahedral complexes.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The reason that gives rise to the colors of the given complexes.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The complex that absorbs light of higher energy.