What is the primary factor that determines the color of transition metal complexes?

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What is the primary factor that determines the color of transition metal complexes?
  1. The oxidation state of the metal
  2. The type of ligands
  3. The coordination number
  4. The size of the metal ion

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Q: What is the primary factor that determines the color of transition metal complexes?
Solution: The type of ligands affects the splitting of d-orbitals, which in turn influences the color of the transition metal complex.
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