Which of the following metal ions does not show color in aqueous medium?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → $Ti^{4+}$
Color in aqueous solutions of transition metal ions arises due to d–d electronic transitions. Ions with no d-electrons (d0) or completely filled d-orbitals (d10) are colorless.
Let’s check each ion:
- Fe3+ → $3d^5$ → colored
- Cr3+ → $3d^3$ → colored
- V2+ → $3d^3$ → colored
- Ti4+ → $3d^0$ → no d–d transition → colorless