D And F Block Elements Question 3

Question 3 - 2024 (01 Feb Shift 2)

Which of the following compounds show colour due to d-d transition?

(1) $CuSO _4 .5 H _2 O$

(2) $K _2 Cr _2 O _7$

(3) $K _2 CrO _4$

(4) $KMnO _4$

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Answer (1)

Solution

$CuSO _4 \cdot 5 H _2 O$

$Cu^{2+}: 3 d^{9} 4 s^{0}$

unpaired electron present so it show colour due to d-d transition.