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Q.The correct order of wavelengths of absorption in the visible region for [Co(Cl)(NH3)5]2+[Co(Cl)(NH_3)_5]^{2+}, [Co(NH3)6]3+[Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}, and [Co(en)3]3+[Co(en)_3]^{3+} is:

a
[Co(en)3]3+<[Co(NH3)6]3+<[Co(Cl)(NH3)5]2+[Co(en)_3]^{3+} < [Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+} < [Co(Cl)(NH_3)_5]^{2+}
b
[Co(Cl)(NH3)5]2+<[Co(NH3)6]3+<[Co(en)3]3+[Co(Cl)(NH_3)_5]^{2+} < [Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+} < [Co(en)_3]^{3+}
c
[Co(NH3)6]3+<[Co(en)3]3+<[Co(Cl)(NH3)5]2+[Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+} < [Co(en)_3]^{3+} < [Co(Cl)(NH_3)_5]^{2+}
d
[Co(en)3]3+<[Co(Cl)(NH3)5]2+<[Co(NH3)6]3+[Co(en)_3]^{3+} < [Co(Cl)(NH_3)_5]^{2+} < [Co(NH_3)_6]^{3+}

Correct Answer: Option A

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