8. Transition and inner transition element 12th chem CET MCQ
[2013] 1. Which of the following ion is diamagnetic? (A) Sc 3+ (B) Ni 2+ (C) V 3+ (D) Fe 2+ Correct Answer: (A) Sc 3+ Solution: Sc (Z=21) has the configuration [Ar] 3d¹ 4s². In the +3 oxidation state, it loses 3 electrons to become [Ar] 3d⁰. Since there are no unpaired electrons, it is diamagnetic[cite: 10]. [2014] 2. Select the coloured compound amongst the following. (Atomic no. Ti=22, Cr=24 Cu=29, Zn=30) (A) TiCl 4 (B) CrCl 3 (C) ZnCl 2 (D) CuCl Correct Answer: (B) CrCl 3 Solution: Colour in transition metal compounds is due to d-d transitions[cite: 20]. Cr³⁺ (3d³) has unpaired electrons, making it coloured[cite: 30]. Ti⁴⁺ (3d⁰), Zn²⁺ (3d¹⁰), and Cu⁺ (3d¹⁰) do not have unpaired electrons in the d-subshell. ...