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What coordination would now give the shortest wavelength
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The shortest wavelength corresponds to the highest energy transition. In coordination chemistry, the energy of a transition is influenced by the strength of the ligand field. Stronger ligands create a larger energy gap between the d-orbitals, leading to higher energy transitions and thus shorter wavelengths. Therefore, to achieve the shortest wavelength, you would need to use a strong-field ligand.
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