Manipal MET2011Chemistryd and f Block Elements
Chloride of which of the following element is coloured?
Options
- AHg
- BAg
- CCo
- DZn
Correct answer
C. Co
Step-by-step solution
In CoCl ₃, Co is in +3 state Co ³⁺=1 s^2, 2 s^2 2 p^6, 3 s^2 3 p^6 3 d^6, 4 s^ 4 unpaired electrons, so it will be coloured.