Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Inorganic: D and F Block Elements

Question:

Which of the following ions are coloured in solution?

Options:

Zn2+

Ti4+

Cu+

V3+

Correct Answer:

V3+

Explanation:

V3+ is coloured in the solution because it contains unpaired electrons in (n-1)d shell which will help in d-d transition.

30Zn : [Ar]4s23d10   ;   Zn2+ : [Ar]3d10

22Ti : [Ar]4s23d2    ;    Ti4+ : [Ar]

29Cu : [Ar]4s13d10  ;   Cu+ : [Ar]3d10

23V : [Ar]4s23d3     ;    V3+ : [Ar]3d