An excess of potassium ions makes KCI crystals to appear violet or lilac in colour since….
see full answer
High-Paying Jobs That Even AI Can’t Replace — Through JEE/NEET
🎯 Hear from the experts why preparing for JEE/NEET today sets you up for future-proof, high-income careers tomorrow.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
some of the anionic sites are occupied by an unpaired electron
b
some of the anionic sites are occupied by a pair of electrons
c
there are vacancies at some anionic sites
d
F- centers are created which impart colour to the crystals
answer is C.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Best Courses for You
JEE
NEET
Foundation JEE
Foundation NEET
CBSE
Detailed Solution
When KCl crystals are heated,it1eadstothedepositionof potassium ion on the surface of KCl. The Cl- ions diffuse to the surface of crystal and loss of electron convert potassium atom in to K+ ion. The released electron occupies anionic site which is known as .F- centre and impart colour to the crystal.