Complexes and absorption spectra Flashcards
1
Q
Why are tetrahedral complexes favoured over square planar?
A
The ligands are as far apart which minimises electrostatic repulsion of charged ligands and van der waal forces between large ligands
2
Q
What is white light made up of?
A
All of the different colours from high energy to low energy
3
Q
Which colour is high energy?
A
Blue
4
Q
Which colour is low energy/
A
Red
5
Q
What is the the equation for Δo?
A
Δo = hv
6
Q
What is energy required for?
A
To move an electron from the t2g level to the eg level
7
Q
What is the beer lambert law?
A
Aᵐᵃˣ = eᵐᵃˣ x C x L
8
Q
What are the components in the beer lambert law equation?
A
Aᵐᵃˣ = absorption max Eᵐᵃˣ = Molar absorption coefficient C = concentration L = Cell path length
