cis- and trans-[Co(en)2Cl2]+ colors

Why is cis-[Co(en)2Cl2]+ purple and the trans isomer green?  Thanks for any thoughts you might have on that.  Please email me at mertzecl@luther.edu.  Thanks.

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Claude Mertzenich / Luther College Tue, 03/16/2010 - 15:56
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