Complexes containing metals with d¹⁰ electron configurations are typically colorless because ________. A)there is no d electron that can be promoted via the absorption of visible light B)the empty d orbitals absorb all of the visible wavelengths C)there are no d electrons to form bonds to ligands D)a complex must be charged to be colored E)d electrons must be emitted by the complex in order for it to appear colored

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The d¹⁰ electron configuration indicates that there is no unpaired d electron available for excitation by visible light. As a result, there is no absorption of visible light and the complex appears colorless.

Complexes Containing Metals with D10 Electron Configurations Are Typically Colorless

Complexes Containing Metals with D¹⁰ Electron Configurations Are Typically Colorless