Multiple Choice
Complexes containing metals with d10 electron configurations are typically white/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
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