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MHT CET · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

Which among the following cations produces colourless aqueous solution in their respective oxidation state?

  1. A \(\mathrm{Ti}^{3+}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{V}^{3+}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{Sc}^{3+}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\)
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(C) \(\mathrm{Sc}^{3+}\)

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Condensed electronic configuration of: \(\mathrm{Sc}^{3+}\) : [Ar] \(3 \mathrm{~d}^0 . \mathrm{Sc}^{3+}\) ion has completely empty \(3 \mathrm{~d}-\) orbital, i.e., no unpaired electrons are present. As d-d transitions are not possible, \(\mathrm{Sc}^{3+}\) ion is colourless.