A solution containing an octahedral metal ion has an absorption maximum at $\lambda$_max = 535 nm. The color of this solution is ________ A)red. B)green. C)blue. D)orange. E)violet.

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The solution absorbs light at 535 nm, which is in the green region of the visible spectrum. The complementary color of green is red, so the solution appears red.

A Solution Containing an Octahedral Metal Ion Has an Absorption λ\lambdaλ

A Solution Containing an Octahedral Metal Ion Has an Absorption $\lambda$