Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

Which of the following ions will exhibit colour in aqueous solution?

Options:

La3+ (Z=57)

Ti3+ (Z=22)

Lu3+ (Z= 71)

Sc3+ (Z=21)

Correct Answer:

Ti3+ (Z=22)

Explanation:

La3+ (Z=57): [Xe]

Lu3+ (Z= 71): [Xe]4f14

Sc3+ (Z=21): [Ar]

Only Ti3+ (Z=22): [Ar]3d1 ions will exhibit colour in aqueous solution due to d-d transition.