AP EAMCET20225 Jul 2022Evening ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
In ruby and emerald, the metal ion(s) present is/are
Options
- ACr ⁶⁺, Mn ³⁺
- BCr ³⁺
- CMn ³⁺, Co ³⁺
- DCo ³⁺
Correct answer
B. Cr ³⁺
Step-by-step solution
Ruby is Al ₂ O ₃ in which red colour is obtained when Cr ³⁺ replaces Al ³⁺ ions in octahedral sites. Emerald is Be ₃ Al ₂ ( SiO ₃ )₆ in which green colour is obtained when Cr ³⁺ replaces Al ³⁺ .