NCERT Class XII Chemistry
Chapter - The d- and f-Block Elements
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Question : 18
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Predict which of the following will be coloured in aqueous solution?
Ti3+,V3+,Cu+,Sc3+,Mn2+,Fe3+ and Co2+. Give reasons for each.
Solution:  
The configuration of the given metal ions can be given as
Ti3+3d14s0 1 unpaired electron
V3+3d24s0 2 unpaired electrons
Cu+3d104s0 No unpaired electron
Sc3+3d04s0 No unpaired electron
Mn2+3d54s0 5 unpaired electrons
Fe3+3d54s0 5 unpaired electrons
Co2+3d74s0 3 unpaired electrons
Out of these only Cu+and Sc3+ are colourless. All other ions are coloureddue to presence of unpaired electrons.
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