why  Why do the complexes a,b,c,d display such different colours ? a)cis-Ru(II)Cl2(DMSO)4 (pale yellow ) b) trans-Ru(II)Cl2(py)4 ( orange) c) trans-Ru(II)Cl2(acpy)4 (blackish brown) d) trans-Ru(II)(NCS)2(py)4 (light yellow) e) trans-Ru(II)(NCO)2(py)4 (light yellow )

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Why do the complexes a,b,c,d display such different colours ?

a)cis-Ru(II)Cl2(DMSO)4 (pale yellow )

b) trans-Ru(II)Cl2(py)4 ( orange)

c) trans-Ru(II)Cl2(acpy)4 (blackish brown)

d) trans-Ru(II)(NCS)2(py)4 (light yellow)

e) trans-Ru(II)(NCO)2(py)4 (light yellow )

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