When degenerate d-orbitals of an isolated atom/ion come under influence of magnetic field of ligands, the degeneracy is lost. The two set t2g (d_xy, d_yz, d_zx) and eg (d_z^2, d_x^2-y^2) are either st

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When degenerate d-orbitals of an isolated atom/ion come under influence of 
magnetic field of ligands, the degeneracy is lost. The two set t2g (d_xy, d_yz, 
d_zx) and eg (d_z^2, d_x^2-y^2) are either stabilized or destabilized depending 
upon the nature of magnetic field. It can be expressed diagrammatically as :
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Value of CFSE depends upon nature of ligand and a spectrochemical series has 
been made experimentally, for tetrahedral complexes, \Delta is about 4/9 times 
to \Delta_o (CFSE for octahedral complex). This energy lies in visible region 
and i.e., why electronic transition are responsible for colour. Such transitions
are not possible with d^0 and d^10 configuration.

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. Ti^4+ has no d-electrons (d^0 configuration). Since there are no electrons to undergo d-d transitions, the complex does not absorb visible light and is colourless.

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