Q23 / 90 · JEE Main 2019 (08 Apr Shift 1) · Chemistry
The lanthanide ion that would show colour is:
- A
- B
- C
- Correct answerD
Solution
The elements or ions having unpaired electrons show colour. The valence shell electronic configuration of and are respectively. Hence, they are colourless. is also colourless, this is because, here orbitals are half filled,hence stable.As such transitions are not possible because they will destroy the symmetry of and make them unstable. has the valence shell electronic configuration , hence, it is coloured due to the presence of unpaired electrons.
Colourless
Colourless
Pale yellow colour
Colourless
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.