The spectrum of d¹ Ti³⁺(aq) is attributed to a single electronic transition e_g ← t_2g. The band shown in Fig. 20.3 is not symmetric and suggests that more than one state is involved. Suggest how to explain this observation using the Jahn–Teller effect.

Figure 20.3.

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Absorbance 400 25 490 nm max 2 20 300 cm-¹ max <1 500 20 λ/nm V/ 10³ cm-¹ 670 15