Statement 1: $\mathrm{Ti}{\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)}^{3+}$ is coloured ion while $\mathrm{Sc}{\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)}_6^{3+}$ is colourless.

Statement 2: Ti³⁺ has 3d¹ configuration whereas Sc³⁺ has no unpaired electron and thus d-d transition is not possible.

 

• A

  Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

• B

  Statement 1 is correct statement 2 is incorrect

• C

  Statement 1 is incorrect statement 2 is correct

• D

  Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect