The compound [Fe(H2O)6]SO2 has a pale green color. The compound K4[Fe(CN)6] has a bright yellow color. Which of the following statements are NOT true? Select the correct answer below:   A) The compound K4[Fe(CN)6] absorbs higher energy light. B) H2O produces a stronger ligand field than CN−. C) The compound K4[Fe(CN)6] is likely a low-spin complex because it contains strong-field ligands. D) The compound [Fe(H2O)6]SO2 is likely a high-spin complex because it contains weak-field ligands.

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The compound [Fe(H2O)6]SO2 has a pale green color. The compound K4[Fe(CN)6] has a bright yellow color. Which of the following statements are NOT true?

Select the correct answer below:

 

A) The compound K4[Fe(CN)6] absorbs higher energy light.

B) H2O produces a stronger ligand field than CN−.

C) The compound K4[Fe(CN)6] is likely a low-spin complex because it contains strong-field ligands.

D) The compound [Fe(H2O)6]SO2 is likely a high-spin complex because it contains weak-field ligands.

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