A transition metal complex ion with octahedral geometry has a value of 4.4 * 10^-19 J for the crystal field splitting, $\Delta$o .What is the wavelength for the absorption maximum, $\Delta$_max for this complex ion?

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The energy of the crystal field splitting ($\Delta_0$) is related to the wavelength ($\lambda$) of the absorption maximum by the equation $E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}$, where $h$ is Planck's constant and $c$ is the speed of light. Given $\Delta_0 = 4.4 \times 10^{-19}$ J, converting this energy to wavelength results in a wavelength in the visible spectrum, specifically around 450 nm, which is option B.

A Transition Metal Complex Ion with Octahedral Geometry Has a Value