Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false?

A. The spin and Laporte forbidden molar absorption coefficients are very low. B. Multiplicity forbidden transition bands are sharp while multiplicity allowed transition yields broad bands. C. Substitution in octahedral complexes, which destroys the centre of symmetry of the ligand, gives weak absorption.

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Only C

  4. A and B

  5. B and C
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Substitution in octahedral complexes, which destroys the center of symmetry of the ligand, gives higher absorption.

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