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Two complexes [Cr(H(2)O(6))(6)]Cl(3) and...

Two complexes `[Cr(H_(2)O_(6))_(6)]Cl_(3)` and `[Cr(NH_(3))_(6)]Cl_(3)` (B) are violet and yellow coloured, respectively. The incorrect statement regarding them is :

A

Both are paramagnetic with three unpaired electrons

B

`Delta_(0)` value of (A) is less than that of (B)

C

`Delta_(0)` values of (A) and (B) are calculated from the energies violet and yellow light, respectively.

D

Both absorb energies corresponding to their complementary colors.

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To solve the question regarding the two complexes `[Cr(H2O)6]Cl3` (A) and `[Cr(NH3)6]Cl3` (B), we need to analyze their properties and the statements given about them. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Complexes and Their Colors:** - Complex A: `[Cr(H2O)6]Cl3` is violet in color. - Complex B: `[Cr(NH3)6]Cl3` is yellow in color. 2. **Determine the Oxidation States:** - In both complexes, the ligands (H2O and NH3) are neutral. - Therefore, the oxidation state of Cr in both complexes is +3. 3. **Electronic Configuration of Chromium:** - The electronic configuration of Cr is `[Ar] 3d^5 4s^1`. - In the +3 oxidation state, Cr loses three electrons, resulting in the configuration `[Ar] 3d^3`. 4. **Magnetic Properties:** - Both complexes have unpaired electrons in the d-orbitals. - Since Cr in both complexes has three unpaired electrons, both complexes are paramagnetic. 5. **Color and Absorption:** - Complex A (violet) absorbs light in the yellow region of the spectrum. - Complex B (yellow) absorbs light in the violet region of the spectrum. - The color observed is complementary to the color absorbed. 6. **Delta (Δ) Values:** - The energy difference (Δ) between the d-orbitals is related to the color absorbed. - Since violet light has a shorter wavelength (higher energy) than yellow light, we conclude that Δ for complex B is greater than Δ for complex A. 7. **Evaluate the Statements:** - The statement that "delta values of A and B are calculated from the energies of the violet and yellow light respectively" is incorrect because the Δ values are based on the color absorbed, not the color observed. ### Conclusion: The incorrect statement regarding the two complexes is that "delta values of A and B are calculated from the energies of the violet and yellow light respectively."
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