Which of the following coordination compounds is likely to be colored?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following coordination compounds is likely to be colored?
  1. [Cu(NH3)4]2+
  2. [Zn(NH3)4]2+
  3. [Ag(NH3)2]+
  4. [Ni(H2O)6]2+

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following coordination compounds is likely to be colored?
  • Step 1: Identify the coordination compounds given in the question.
  • Step 2: Look for the presence of transition metals in the compounds.
  • Step 3: Check if the transition metal has d-electrons (these are electrons in the d-orbitals).
  • Step 4: Understand that d-electrons can be excited to higher energy levels when light hits the compound.
  • Step 5: Realize that when d-electrons are excited, the compound can absorb certain wavelengths of light, leading to color.
  • Step 6: Conclude that the complex [Cu(NH3)4]2+ is likely to be colored because it contains copper (Cu), a transition metal with d-electrons.
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