Complexes Containing Metals with D¹⁰ Electron Configurations Are Typically Colorless

Multiple Choice

Complexes containing metals with d¹⁰ electron configurations are typically colorless because ________.

A) there is no d electron that can be promoted via the absorption of visible light
B) the empty d orbitals absorb all of the visible wavelengths
C) there are no d electrons to form bonds to ligands
D) a complex must be charged to be colored
E) d electrons must be emitted by the complex in order for it to appear colored