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

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The wavelength for the absorption maximum, $\lambda$_max, for this complex ion can be calculated using the following equation:$\lambda$_max = $\frac{hc}{\Delta_o}$where h is Planck's constant, c is the speed of light, and $\Delta_o$ is the crystal field splitting.Plugging in the given values, we get:$\lambda$_max = $\frac{(6.626 * 10^{-34} J s)(3 * 10^8 m/s)}{4.4 * 10^{-19} J}$ = 452 nmTherefore, the correct answer is B) 452 nm.

A Transition Metal Complex Ion with Octahedral Geometry Has a Value