MHT CET202124 Sep 2021Evening ShiftChemistryd and f Block ElementsActual
Which element from following in +3 oxidation state forms colourless compounds?
Options
- ASc(Z=21)
- BTi(Z=22)
- CV(Z=23)
- DFe (Z=26)
Correct answer
A. Sc(Z=21)
Step-by-step solution
Sc ³⁺ 1 ~s ^2 2 ~s ^2 2 ~s ^6 3 ~s ^2 3 ~s ^6 3 ~d ^0 Sc ³⁺ ion will form colourless compounds as it does not contain unpaired electrons.