Complexes containing metals with d¹⁰ electron configurations are typically white/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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An electron configuration of d¹⁰ indicates that there are no unpaired electrons in the d-orbitals, meaning that there is no possibility for absorption of visible light and subsequent promotion of an electron from a lower energy level to a higher energy level. Therefore, the complex appears white or colorless.

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Complexes Containing Metals with D¹⁰ Electron Configurations Are Typically White/colorless