Practice mode Transition Elements

Which of these ions is expected to be colourless in aqueous solution?

Correct answer C. Sc³⁺

Explanation

Colour arises from d–d electron transitions. Sc³⁺ has a 3d⁰ configuration with no d electrons, so it is colourless, while the others have partly filled d subshells.

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