Q.

Of the ions Zn2+,Ni2+  and Cr3+

(At.Nos Zn =30, Ni = 28, Cr = 24)

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a

Only Zn2+  is colourless and Ni2+  and Cr3+  coloured

b

All three are colourless

c

All three are coloured

d

Only Ni2+   is coloured and Zn2+  and Cr3+  are colourless

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Electronic configuration:

 Zn2+:[Ar]3d104s0 Ni2+:[Ar]3d84s0 Cr3+:[Ar]3d3

Zn2+ has no unpaired electrons, thereby it is colorless. Ni2+and Cr3+colored due to unpaired electrons.

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