Generally, the coordination number and the nature of the electronic absorption band (f → f transition)

Q. Generally, the coordination number and the nature of the electronic absorption band (f → f transition) of lanthanide(III) ion in their complexes are, respectively,

(A) greater than 6 and sharp                           

(B) 6 and broad

(C) less than 6 and sharp                   

(D) greater than 6 and broad

Ans: greater than 6 and sharp