COMEDK2012Chemistryd and f Block Elements
Which one of the following metal ions is coloured?
Options
- ATi ⁺
- BCu ⁺
- CV ⁴⁺
- DZn ²⁺
Correct answer
C. V ⁴⁺
Step-by-step solution
Atomic number of V is 23 . Electronic configuration of V =[ Ar ] 4 s² 3 d³ V ⁴⁺=[A r ] 3 d¹ It contains one unpaired electron, hence it is coloured. While Ti ⁺, Cu ⁺ and Zn ²⁺ do not have unpaired electron.