Q.

The aqueous solution containing which one of the following ion will be colourless ?

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a

Sc3+

b

 Fe2+

c

 Ti3+

d

Mn2+

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

It is given to find out the colorless ion. 

Explanation

(A) Sc3+=Ar18- Because there are no unpaired electrons in the d-subshell, it is colorless.

(B) Fe2+=Ar183d6 - The presence of four unpaired electrons in the d-subshell gives it color.

(C)Ti3+=Ar18 3d1 - The presence of one unpaired electron in the d-subshell gives it color.
(D)Mn2+=Ar183d5- The presence of 5 unpaired electrons in the d-subshell gives it color.

Hence the correct option is A) Sc3+.

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