(b) The diagram shows the electronic absorption spectrum of Nd+ cations in dilute nitric acid in the wavelength range 40
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(b) The diagram shows the electronic absorption spectrum of Nd+ cations in dilute nitric acid in the wavelength range 400-900 nm. Explain the origin of the lines observed and why this behaviour is characteristic of lanthanides. Absorbance المالية ale u 400 500 600 700 800 900 nm (2 marks) ©) Sketch the expected coordination geometry of the samarium ion in its solid trichloride. (1 mark)